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Tejas

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Tejas

The HAL Tejas is a single-engine, delta-wing, multirole light fighter aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. It is a fourth-generation fighter known for its compact design, agility, and extensive use of composite materials.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginIndia
ManufacturerHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Introduced2016
StatusIn service
Speed1,960 km/h
Range500 km
Crew1
Weight6.5 t

History

Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India, it was officially inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2016 after a long development period.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India37confirmed

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