Tejas Mk1A
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: HAL
Overview
The HAL Tejas Mk1A is an improved variant of India indigenous lightweight multirole combat aircraft. It features an upgraded AESA radar (EL/M-2052), improved electronic warfare suite, advanced beyond-visual-range missiles, and a digital flight control system. The Mk1A addresses many shortcomings of the original Tejas while maintaining the lightweight delta wing design.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| radar | EL/M-2052 AESA |
| engine | 1x GE F404-IN20 |
| ceiling | 50,000 ft |
| armament | 23mm GSh-23 cannon, Derby, Python-5, various PGMs |
| max_speed | Mach 1.8 |
| max_weight | 13,500 kg |
| combat_radius | 500 km |
Operators
- India
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