Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) News and Discussion

[BCharlie]

"If all goes according to the plan, the AMCA's maiden Flight is slated for September 2028"

Yes, the magic word which is a savior is at the start of the second para out there: ..... IF

 

[sanket]

AMCA may rival F-22.

F-22 is Fifth Gen while AMCA mk1 will b 5.5 Gen and AMCA MK2 when enter in production may have some 6th Gen Tech so it will b better than F-22 .Actually India may have 6th Gen Fighter jet when MK2 enters production. Gap may b automatically bridge

 

[sanket]

we are only Baby Stepping into aerospace, KAI KF-21 and KHAN are 4th gen jets covered with 5th gen costumes, KAI is atleast 4.75 gen jet, Tempest and FCAS are struggling, SU-57 and J20/FC-31 are going through iterations of changes to mature, F35 is still going through a lot of issues.

yes AMCA MK1 is 5.5 Gen Stealth Fighter Jet and AMCA MK2 when Enters procduction may b having 6th Gen Tech. it will b Far Superior compare to KAAN & Chinese Stealth jet.

 

[Pink Panther]

yes AMCA MK1 is 5.5 Gen Stealth Fighter Jet and AMCA MK2 when Enters procduction may b having 6th Gen Tech. it will b Far Superior compare to KAAN & Chinese Stealth jet.

We wish, that’s all we can do at this point of time.

 

[Sandeep]

See even a turkey is more fast than india in completing any task... We are just testing.. Making.. Trails.... Just keep only positive talks n very less results

Turkey haven't developed their jet indigenously at all. Turkey has been buying off the shelf parts, equipment and technology from the USA and NATO allies. Without their help then turkey wouldn't be able to develop anything. India is developing everything by itself indigenously and when the AMCA jet comes out it will be a 5.5th generation jet and better than theirs.

 

[Sandeep]

Do we yet have an jet engine of ours after all these years

Kaveri with 50kn of dry thrust has been developed 100% indigenously. Unfortunately it can't produce enough thrust that we can use with modern day jets but it will be used on the stealth UCAV Ghatak drone. We are also developing the Kaveri marine engine which has been showing very good results and it can eventually be used on our small to medium naval ships or for normal ships.

 

[Sandeep]

This AMCA is a critical and national project that we need to develop no matter how much it costs or how long it takes. Finally progress is being made and now they just need to start manufacturing all of the parts, equipments and technology as soon as possible as it's been delayed for a long time.

It would be ideal if we gave a license to the private sector companies to manufacture most of the entire jet so we avoid any delays created by HAL and DPSU. This keeps the technology safe and all they have to do is manufacture as much of the jet as possible and as it's the private sector they can do it for a much cheaper price.

 

[NSR]

2035!!!
Whoa, Eleven years to a possible production date, if it is at all possible.

By that time world will start inducting their 6th Generation fighters for sure.

 

[Sudha]

No worries HAL the one which will be responsible for test aircrafts will push the envelope to 2032-34 & will come up with novel excuses as to why it got delayed. Think most probably without postponing the timeline 5-6 times HAL personnel cannot get any sound sleep.

 

[Anant]

AMCA MK1 is 5.5 Gen while AMCA MK2 may have 6th Gen Tech

AMCA Mk 1 is arguably not even a 5th generation aircraft, let alone some vague 5.5th generation. AMCA Mk 2 may end up being a 5th or a 5.5th generation aircraft.

 

[Anant]

"If it all goes according to plan".
I really don't like that phrase.

It seems the folks at HAL have either not heard of, or not taken into account, Murphy's Law or Moltke's adage.

 

[Siddharth Asthana]

If truth be told... high probability of even Tejas MK2 not having its FOC flight by Sep 2028...........First squadron of AMCA (read 18 jets) will be handed over to IAF not a day before Mar 31, 2035....sad but reality!.............

.....only 1 scenario where this can play out better...next govt literally sl@ps and forces HAL to jointly produce with a pvt player..........an independent manufacutring facility....independent assembly line and seperate orders.

 

[Pad UwU]

I highly doubtful of the timeline 😹😹😹

 

[Pad UwU]

5th gen stealth fighter jets doesn't fall through the roof from the sky instantly, it will take a very long time to slowly mature, so the Korean KAI approach, would be the best way for us, make a 4.75 AMCA in the shape of 5th gen jet first and slowly optimize that to fully 5th gen jet

Kai kf21 Boramae mk2 is now being built at the moment, if I remember correctly it be 2027/28 it's maiden test flight....
While our own so called 5gen AMCA aircraft with overhype is still be a prototype in 2028 or delay 😹😹😹😹

 

[Pad UwU]

yes AMCA MK1 is 5.5 Gen Stealth Fighter Jet and AMCA MK2 when Enters procduction may b having 6th Gen Tech. it will b Far Superior compare to KAAN & Chinese Stealth jet.

Nope I don't believe AMCA will be having 6gen tech when we are just struggling for 4gen and 5gen technology of Tejas and AMCA

 

[Pad UwU]

They are day dreaming.Where is mark 1 A,or Mark 2.
Simply selling dreams and gobbling up tax payers money.
Look at turkey, they fly drones and straight away went to 5 generation fighter and we are struggling with 4 generation Tejas with drag and power issues

Very true, and many of our brothers and sisters are in reverie 😹😹😹

 

[PRO]

AMCA Development Accelerates: Metal Cutting for Fighter Jet Prototypes to Begin Soon​

India's ambitious pursuit of a domestically developed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is reaching a crucial stage. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to begin metal cutting for AMCA prototypes within the next six months, a significant leap in the indigenous defence aviation program.

This rapid progress follows the project's official clearance by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). The CCS approval unlocks vital next steps in the AMCA development, including metal cutting and the establishment of crucial assembly lines and jigs.

"Other activities such as setting up the jigs and assembly line will also start. We will also start the process of setting up the supply chain for the program," stated an HAL spokesperson, highlighting the ripple effects of this milestone.

The commencement of metal cutting marks a tangible turning point in India's drive for self-sufficiency in defence aviation. Designed as a cutting-edge, fifth-generation fighter jet, the AMCA has the potential to redefine India's aerial capabilities and establish the nation as a key innovator in advanced military technology.

Collaborative Innovation​

India's commitment to cutting-edge solutions within the AMCA project is exemplified by the collaboration between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Together, they successfully delivered advanced IM7 carbon composite-based flaperons for the AMCA project last year.

HAL has been at the forefront of the AMCA'sdevelopment. In July 2022, R. Madhavan, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, inaugurated "Metal Cutting for Titanium Bulkhead of AMCA aircraft" in Nashik. This was attended by senior officials from ADA and the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), highlighting the strong collaborative support the AMCA initiative enjoys.

Looking Ahead​

The impending start of metal cutting symbolizes India's accelerating technological prowess and dedication to achieving greater autonomy within its defence sector.

As the AMCA project surges forward, the nation continues to demonstrate a clear commitment to advanced aerospace development and indigenization.

 

[sanket]

Very Good News, 2028 First Flight possible

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

This is a golden opportunity for HAL to wipe the slate clean, and change its repUtation. I will personally become a lifetime fan of the HAL and will punch any guy who badmouths HAL in front of me if HAL is able to stick to time line. Acceptable delay- 6 months for first flight and 1 year for completion of all testing.

 

[Abhijeet Dey]

Better late than never.