The second naval prototype of Tejas, the indigenously developed light
combat aircraft, will undergo flight test in Goa by September-end, P.S.
Subramanyam, Project Director (Combat Aircraft), Aeronautical
Development Agency, has said.
Mr. Subramanyam, who was here to
attend an Engineers’ Day function, told The Hindu that the prototype
would demonstrate take-off and landing at a shore-based test facility
which simulated an aircraft carrier. With that, India would become the
third country to demonstrate this facility. He said the Indian Air Force
version of Tejas was expected to get final operational clearance by
March 2015.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) was reported to have a requirement for 200 single-seat and 20 two-seat conversion trainers, while the Indian Navy might order up to 40 single-seaters to replace its Sea Harrier FRS.51 and Harrier T.60.
Mr. Subramanyam, who was here to
attend an Engineers’ Day function, told The Hindu that the prototype
would demonstrate take-off and landing at a shore-based test facility
which simulated an aircraft carrier. With that, India would become the
third country to demonstrate this facility. He said the Indian Air Force
version of Tejas was expected to get final operational clearance by
March 2015.The Indian Air Force (IAF) was reported to have a requirement for 200 single-seat and 20 two-seat conversion trainers, while the Indian Navy might order up to 40 single-seaters to replace its Sea Harrier FRS.51 and Harrier T.60.
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