MilitaryHAL Tejas Mk1A
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Tejas is India's first indigenous light combat aircraft. The Mk1A variant features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, air-to-air refueling probe, advanced EW suite, and BVR missile capability. It is central to India's defense indigenization push.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Generation | 4th |
| Status | In service |
| Ceiling | 16,500 |
| Range | 1,850 |
| Weight | 6,560 |
| Speed | 1,700 |
| Crew | 1 |
History
Development began in 1984 by Aeronautical Development Agency. Entered limited service 2016. India ordered 83 Mk1A jets in 2021. The follow-on Tejas Mk2 and AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) are under development.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | — |
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