The HAL Tejas is a fourth-generation, single-engine, lightweight multirole fighter jet developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The aircraft has been designed to meet the IAF's requirements for a modern, high-performance fighter jet, and has been in development since the early 1980s. The Tejas is the first combat aircraft developed by HAL that is fully indigenous, and it represents a significant achievement for the Indian aviation industry.
Specifications
The Tejas has a length of 13.2 meters, a wingspan of 8.2 meters, and a height of 4.4 meters. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 13.5 tons, and is powered by a General Electric F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine, which provides a maximum thrust of 84 kN. The Tejas has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8, and a range of 3,000 kilometers.
The Tejas has been designed to be highly maneuverable, and features a delta wing configuration, with a leading-edge root extension and canard foreplanes. The aircraft is equipped with a fly-by-wire control system, which provides precise control over the aircraft's flight characteristics.
Armaments
The Tejas is equipped with a variety of weapons systems, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and bombs. The aircraft is capable of carrying up to 3,500 kilograms of weapons on 8 external hardpoints. The Tejas is also equipped with a 23 mm twin-barrel GSh-23 cannon, which is mounted on the port side of the fuselage.
The Tejas is capable of carrying a variety of air-to-air missiles, including the R-73E, Derby, and Python 5. The R-73E is a short-range missile that is designed for dogfighting, and has a range of up to 30 kilometers. The Derby is a medium-range missile that is designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements, and has a range of up to 100 kilometers. The Python 5 is a beyond visual range missile that is designed for use against a variety of targets, including other aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Tejas is also equipped with a variety of air-to-ground missiles, including the Kh-59ME, BrahMos, and Griffin. The Kh-59ME is a standoff missile that is designed for use against stationary targets, and has a range of up to 285 kilometers. The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that is designed for use against a variety of targets, including ships, ground targets, and aircraft. The Griffin is a precision-guided missile that is designed for use against a variety of targets, including vehicles, buildings, and personnel.
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