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Tracing The Journey Of LCA Tejas As It Completes 7 Years In Service In IAF. In Pics

Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has completed seven years of service in the IAF.

Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has completed seven years of service in the IAF.

Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will complete seven years of service in Indian Air Force on July 1

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Christened Tejas in 2003, the aircraft is a multi-role platform that ranks amongst the best in its class. It has been designed to undertake air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles. (Source: ANI)
Christened Tejas in 2003, the aircraft is a multi-role platform that ranks amongst the best in its class. It has been designed to undertake air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike roles. (Source: ANI)
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The first IAF Squadron to induct the Tejas was No 45 Squadron, the 'Flying Daggers'. (Source: ANI)
The first IAF Squadron to induct the Tejas was No 45 Squadron, the 'Flying Daggers'. (Source: ANI)
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The Light Combat Aircraft programme was launched in the 1980s when the IAF realised the need to replace the ageing MiG-21 fighters. (Source: ANI)
The Light Combat Aircraft programme was launched in the 1980s when the IAF realised the need to replace the ageing MiG-21 fighters. (Source: ANI)
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Tejas offers carefree handling and enhanced manoeuvrability, and this capability is further enhanced with its multi-mode airborne radar, helmet mounted display, self-protection suite and laser designation pod, the Defence Ministry has said. (Source: ANI)
Tejas offers carefree handling and enhanced manoeuvrability, and this capability is further enhanced with its multi-mode airborne radar, helmet mounted display, self-protection suite and laser designation pod, the Defence Ministry has said. (Source: ANI)
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In May 2020, No 18 Squadron became the second IAF unit to operate the Tejas. The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai Air Show-2021, and Aero India Shows from 2017 to 2023. (Source: ANI)
In May 2020, No 18 Squadron became the second IAF unit to operate the Tejas. The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai Air Show-2021, and Aero India Shows from 2017 to 2023. (Source: ANI)
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A naval version of the indigenously made Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has also been developed. (Source: ANI)
A naval version of the indigenously made Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has also been developed. (Source: ANI)
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The Defence Ministry said the aircraft and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Defence Ministry said the aircraft and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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