India keeps getting challenges from both pakistan and china on the border. At present, MiG-21 fighter jets are also being retired from the indian air Force. To compensate for this, the IAF immediately needs more than 100 fighter jets, which are at least 4.5 generation. Apart from this, india also needs 5th generation fighter jets because china already has 5th generation fighter jets, now pakistan is also buying 5th generation fighter jets from China. In the next 3-4 years, pakistan air Force will also have updated fighter jets.
For the past several years, india has been working to become self-reliant in the defense sector. india has achieved unprecedented achievements in the field of missiles, now its focus is on upgraded fighter jets. For this, india is now working to develop tejas and AMCA.
Tejas is not just a replacement for the MiG-21, but it is a light, multi-role fighter jet for the indian air Force for the next 30 years. Its roadmap and upgrade variants make it competitive on global standards.
Tejas MK-1A design and technical advantage
The AESA radar installed in tejas MK-1A makes it even more lethal. This radar can detect targets up to 150–160 km. In comparison, Pakistan's JF-17 and China's J-10C are far behind in terms of radar cross-section. Its biggest feature is that it will not come under the grip of any radar. This is the reason that in terms of technology and stealth, it proves to be better than aircraft like American F-16 and Russian Su-30.
Where will the indigenous tejas be deployed?
The indian air Force has planned to deploy the tejas squadron in three different and challenging areas. These include Nal (desert area) in Rajasthan, Naliya (coastal area) in gujarat and the hilly and high altitude area of Ladakh. This deployment shows that the air Force does not consider tejas as just a trial platform, but has accepted it in an active frontline role.
What are the special features of the fighter jet?
Tejas has been designed as a multi-role platform, whose weapon capacity is very impressive. The most important thing is that after the integration of Brahmos-NG, the strike capability of tejas MK-1A will increase to more than 160 km, which will enable it to eliminate enemies from a long distance.
The payload capacity of tejas will be up to 3500 kg. When fully loaded, tejas can reach a speed of Mach 1.6. In a dogfight, even the best fighter jets will be in trouble with Tejas. It will be very light. Multi-role mission capability – It will prove to be very effective in interception, deep strike and recon missions.
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