[🇮🇳] Tejas Mk2 AKA Medium Weight Fighter-An Indian workhorse in making to replace-Mig-29, Mirage-2000 and Jaguar fleet

[Bilal9]

In India, you can not keep anything under wrap. You can not justify anything by using word probably and get away. India is not China. India too have crashes but how many? This chopper is used in world's highest terrain above 6000 meters. Very few choppers can effectively be operated at this height. Inspite of that, crashes are minimal. This chopper has revolutionized Army and Air force operations. Army wanted it to carry 200 to Siachen. It lifted double the payload of same. It is the best chopper in rescue work in which it is widely used. In January 2024, it had completed 340000 hours of flying in India. So crashed per flying hour are not at all high. This has more than double the T/W ratio of Z10 chopper of China which cannot carry over 500 KG above 10000 ft.

Crashes are minimal? OK.

Indian Army grounded all Dhruv Helis after J&K crash

 

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Crashes are minimal? OK.

Indian Army grounded all Dhruv Helis after J&K crash

It happens after every accident. We had grounded Mirage 2000, Su 30 MKI as well. Reasons of crash are accessed to ensure that this is not common in other similar assets. This is a procedure. Fact of the matter is that this chopper had over 340 thousand hours of flying 9 months back and that too in some of most difficult terrain 6000 meter high in Himalayas. It is flying and giving excellent services today and used by all 3 wings and cost guard as well. It has armed version which has done exceedingly well.

 

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India has finalized an agreement to develop 75/120 KN engine with Safran. MWF with frontal stealth, 75/120 KN engine with super cruise in excess of Mach 1.5, GAN based AESA and spectra like AESA shall be grand pa of all 4.5 generation planes. India can very much make it happen in a decade of time in MWF-2 Avatar.

 

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Recently, Indian army Stated that Appache Choppers are not very effective in Himalayas. Only LCH (Derivative of ALH-Dhruv) is the most suitable chopper for high altitude operations. This gives India an edge in High Mountain terrain. China cannot operate its own choppers at this height neither Pakistan can do that. Only India has capability which will further be enhanced with HAL 1200 KW engine.

 

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Great news on MWF:

ADA to Further Optimize Tejas Mk2 Design Based on ONERA Wind Tunnel Tests​

October 1, 2024 SOURCE: AFI

According to the Alpha Defence YouTube channel, The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of India is set to further refine the design of the Tejas Mk2 fighter jet, following crucial wind tunnel tests conducted by the French National Aerospace Research Center, ONERA (Office National d’Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales). These tests have yielded critical data that will influence the optimization of key components such as the air intake and canards, which will be incorporated into the upcoming prototypes of the Tejas Mk2.

ONERA, renowned for its cutting-edge aerodynamic research and development, played a key role in analyzing the airflow dynamics and performance parameters of the Tejas Mk2 in its advanced wind tunnel facilities. The wind tunnel tests, an essential part of aerospace development, simulate real-world flight conditions, allowing engineers to evaluate how various design elements perform under stress.

The focus of these wind tunnel tests was primarily on two areas critical to the Tejas Mk2’s performance: the air intake and canards.

Canards: The canards, which are small, forward-mounted control surfaces, have been incorporated into the Tejas Mk2 design to enhance maneuverability and control at higher angles of attack. The ONERA tests provided valuable data on how the canards influence the jet’s aerodynamic profile, enabling ADA engineers to fine-tune their positioning and shape for maximum effectiveness. Enhanced canard design is expected to improve the aircraft’s agility, stability, and handling in combat situations.

Air Intake Design: The air intake system of a fighter jet is vital for ensuring optimal airflow to the engine, which directly impacts thrust and overall performance. ONERA’s tests provided insights into how the Tejas Mk2’s air intake can be optimized for improved efficiency, reducing drag and enhancing airflow even at high speeds and altitudes. These refinements are expected to provide better performance in both supersonic and subsonic flight regimes.

The findings from ONERA will be incorporated into the next batch of Tejas Mk2 prototypes. This stage of optimization is crucial as ADA prepares the Tejas Mk2 for its first flight, expected in the coming years. The enhancements made as a result of these tests will not only improve the fighter’s aerodynamic efficiency but will also contribute to its operational effectiveness in the field.

ONERA’s involvement highlights the collaborative efforts between India and France in aerospace research. Leveraging ONERA’s world-class facilities and expertise in wind tunnel testing allows ADA to ensure that the Tejas Mk2 meets international standards in performance and design. ONERA has conducted similar tests for various international fighter programs, lending further credibility to the aerodynamic improvements being incorporated into the Tejas Mk2.

The Tejas Mk2 is a highly anticipated evolution of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), designed to address the operational needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Unlike its predecessor, the Mk2 features significant upgrades, including a larger fuselage, more powerful GE-F414 engines, enhanced payload capacity, and improved avionics. The introduction of canards and other design enhancements aims to significantly boost the platform’s maneuverability, speed, and combat effectiveness. /end.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

This aerodynamic improvement test is very important. It will reduce the testing time of plane as it fine tunes the design in evaluation stage itself and hence no need to find and fine tune those discrepancies during testing Phase. What India need to do is to push this program fast and get it to operation followed by fast production.

 

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I want this plane to be highly potent with all modern EW, Radar and weapons so that very few planes can handle larger enemy fleet. The reason whey Rafale were purchased in less number was that it can handle large enemy fleet because of its capabilities. I want the DNA of Rafale to be built in MWF.

 

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Tejas Mk2 Features and Power: Can It Match the F-16 and J-10?

The Tejas Mark 2, a cutting-edge multirole fighter, boasts enhanced stealth, a 6.5-ton payload, and superior avionics, making it a formidable force in modern aerial combat.

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This makes its frontal stealth bellow 0.1 M2. very significantly lower. It puts it into best non fifth generation fighter category so far as RCS is concern. Low RCS, top of the line BVRs, Top of the line Short range missiles, Top of the line ground attack munition. This plane is going to be too awesome.

 

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Tejas MkII Frontal RCS is Four Times Stealthier Than Mk1A Says Project Director – Indian Defence Research Wing

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Now Designers have revealed that MWF's Frontal RCS shall be 1/4th of RCS of Tejas MK1 A. This means that its frontal RCS shall be less than 0.1 Meter Square.

Tejas MkII Frontal RCS is Four Times Stealthier Than Mk1A Says Project Director – Indian Defence Research Wing

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[Bilal9]

So - what generation can Tejas Mk. II MWF be called? 2.5 or 3?