TEDBF Fighter Jet to Harness Cutting-Edge 5th-Generation Technologies from AMCA Program

India's ambitious Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program has reached a significant milestone, promising to revolutionize the nation's naval aviation capabilities. Spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), this indigenous project aims to deliver a next-generation fighter jet specifically tailored for aircraft carrier operations.

The TEDBF is slated to replace the aging and accident-prone MiG-29K fleet currently deployed on the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. Unlike its predecessor, the TEDBF is poised to be a game-changer, incorporating cutting-edge 5th-generation technologies similar to those being developed for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.


This technology transfer from the AMCA program will equip the TEDBF with advanced features such as:

• Smart Data Fusion from Multi-Spectral Sensors: This enables superior threat identification, precise location, effective jamming, and deployment of decoys against a wider range of adversaries.
• Enhanced Situational Awareness: The TEDBF will provide pilots with real-time, comprehensive information about the battlespace, improving decision-making and tactical advantage.
• Advanced Stealth Features: While the extent of stealth implementation remains undisclosed, the TEDBF is expected to incorporate some level of radar cross-section reduction and infrared signature suppression.
• Supercruise Capability: The ability to sustain supersonic flight without afterburner will enhance the TEDBF's range, endurance, and combat effectiveness.

The decision to equip the TEDBF with 5th-generation capabilities ensures its technological relevance for decades to come. Even as production continues to meet the potential needs of a third Indian aircraft carrier, the TEDBF's advanced features will keep it at the forefront of aerial combat.

 

[Crusader 2024]

The TEBBF could never reach service before 2040. Which means it would be nearly obsolete by then. Same could be said of the LCA MKII. These plus the 4th Generation MRCA are pure folly. Time India canceled all of them. First, she needs to buy a stealth fighter off shelf. Until the AMCA can be developed and get into service. Which, again won't be until 2040...(or even later)

 

[sky-high]

Vertical stabilizers tend to reflect a strong signal back to a radar source. Tilting the fin inwards or outwards tends to deflect the radar signal away, but it is not common for a fighter jet with single vertical Fin to have a canted Vertical stabilizer, some jets have twin canted Vertical stabilizers, especially F35 and F22, F15 and F.A-18 tails are canted at 15 degrees not as dramatic as F35 or F22, for an example F-35's twin vertical stabilizers are canted at an angle that prevents each corner reflector from being 90 degrees.

RAM and composite skins will absorb more than deflect. Kevlar nose cone is totally near permeating

 

[Rajesh]

The technologies can be shared among our other platforms and hope they eliminates the use of pods for various sensors by integrating them inside or within the surface like on the 5th gen fighters . This will enable the hardpoints to be used only for drop tanks and weapons. Hope they design them keeping in mind the decades of years this platforms will serve and ample space for upgradation.

 

[Tanishq Bafila]

Where is the tedbf? Flying in fantasies only

Currently in a file awaiting for CCS approval ☺️

 

[Pink Panther]

RAM and composite skins will absorb more than deflect. Kevlar nose cone is totally near permeating

Vertical fin are usually made of aluminium or sometime with a mixture of both composite and aluminium.

 

[Gagandeep Singh]

Have lost complete interest in these articles. Prototype of TEDBF won't be ready before 2040. Only keeping my fingers crossed for Tejas MK-2. If they are able to make it by 2030, at least Jo Rafale na order karne ka malaal ha woh compensate ho jayega.