Tejas MK-1A Successfully Completes Its Maiden Flight In Bengaluru, Meanders In Sky For 15 Minutes
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday successfully completed the first flight of its indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft in Bengaluru, ANI reported citing HAL officials.
The aircraft was in the air for 15 minutes during its maiden flight. The flight was piloted by CTP, Group Capt K K Venugopal (Retd).
A video has also been shared by the HAL in this regard.
“HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design & development amid major supply chain challenges in the global geo-political environment subsequent to the contract signature in February 2021,” the post read.
The Centre had in 2021 placed a whopping Rs 46,898 crore contract for 83 improved Tejas Mark-1A jets. The deliveries have to be made between March 2024 and Feb 2028.
On Nov 23, 2023, PM Narendra Modi flew in a trainer that was delivered in Oct 2023.
The IAF already has two Tejas squadrons, the ‘Flying Daggers’ and ‘Flying Bullets’, one of which is now deployed in the southwestern sector facing Pakistan.
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