The first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A, an advanced variant of the LCA Mk-1, completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru.

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The first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A, an advanced variant of the LCA Mk-1, completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru. According to HAL, the Tejas Mk1A aircraft did a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes. The plane was piloted by Chief Test Pilot Group Captain K K Venugopal (Retired). The Tejas Mk1A will have an advanced electronic RADAR, warfare and communication systems, additional combat capability and improved maintenance features.


      HAL had signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) on November 8, 2023.

     

     

 

     


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