Tejas Trainers Take Off, HAL Set to Deliver Number 5

Bengaluru, India – The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to expand its pilot training capabilities further with the successful first flight of the fifth LCA-Tejas trainer aircraft, designated LT-5205.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is making significant strides in the production of these twin-seater trainers, with the delivery of the fourth trainer, LT-5204, occurring only weeks prior.

The IAF embarked on a new era of its Tejas program when it received its first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft in October 2023. This marked a crucial milestone in enabling comprehensive pilot training for the indigenously developed light combat aircraft.

HAL has committed to delivering a total of 18 twin-seater Tejas trainers to the IAF. Currently, five trainers have been delivered and are undergoing the necessary flight testing before being officially inducted into IAF service.

HAL is well-positioned to fulfill its contractual obligations to the IAF, aiming to deliver eight trainers by the end of the current fiscal year (FY 2023-24) on March 31st, 2024. The remaining ten trainers will follow in a phased manner, with complete delivery expected by 2026-27.

The timely delivery of these trainers is vital for the IAF's plans to fully integrate the Tejas into its fleet. A well-established training infrastructure will empower the IAF to efficiently train pilots on the Tejas platform, maximizing the aircraft's effectiveness in safeguarding Indian airspace.

Moreover, the success of the trainer program could pave the way for additional orders from the IAF, further strengthening the Tejas' presence within the IAF's fighter jet inventory.

 

[Hari Sud]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

 

[Baiju Bhaskaran]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

Most probably internal sabotage. That's why it is kept a secret.

 

[sanket]

Slowly & steadily HAL have improved its performance after couple of year it may stabilise its production rate to 20 to 24 jets . Dassault too have 13 per year production rate which it wants ti increase to 20 per year. even having Established player for decades.

 

[Superpower Bharat]

So 4 trainer jet delivered. 5th one on its way... Some one says few days back only 1 trainer delivered

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

Well, preliminary reports suggested engine failure. Detailed study will take time.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

So 4 trainer jet delivered. 5th one on its way... Some one says few days back only 1 trainer delivered

He was lying. I pointed it out to him. HAL delivered 1st trainer in october last year, and in next 5 months has delivered 4 more. This is awesome speed.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Slowly & steadily HAL have improved its performance after couple of year it may stabilise its production rate to 20 to 24 jets . Dassault too have 13 per year production rate which it wants ti increase to 20 per year. even having Established player for decades.

1st trainer delivery was on october 4 last year. And now 4 more deliveries have happened in 6months. This is awesome speed, as compared to previously. And this is happening simultaneously to mk1a production. HAL has said that it will deliver all trainers by 2025-26. I trust them completely now to fulfil this. If HAL can reach 24 jets production, I will donate some money in local temple in HAL's name.

 

[Akshat]

1st trainer delivery was on october 4 last year. And now 4 more deliveries have happened in 6months. This is awesome speed, as compared to previously. And this is happening simultaneously to mk1a production. HAL has said that it will deliver all trainers by 2025-26. I trust them completely now to fulfil this. If HAL can reach 24 jets production, I will donate some money in local temple in HAL's name.

Not 4 more. Total of 4, including first one. That means 4 deliveries in 6 months. And there is no mk1a production apart from the first flight prototype. This, on a production capacity of 16 planes. This is shameful and completely unacceptable. Mod should immediately sack the MD and initiate criminal cases against the entire administration of HAL related to Tejas. This is criminal breach of contract.

 

[Akshat]

So 4 trainer jet delivered. 5th one on its way... Some one says few days back only 1 trainer delivered

At that time only news related to one was present. I like others, I accept and change. But even at this rate HAL is in breach of contract and the speed is shameful,

 

[Akshat]

He was lying. I pointed it out to him. HAL delivered 1st trainer in october last year, and in next 5 months has delivered 4 more. This is awesome speed.

And he accepted his mistake unlike you socialist sycophants. HAL is still in criminal breach of contract even at this speed. Embarrassing.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

And he accepted his mistake unlike you socialist sycophants. HAL is still in criminal breach of contract even at this speed. Embarrassing.

Lol, you are calling me socialist. I am hardcore capitalist. Just look at HAL, how high its market cap is and how much profit it makes. It is one of the largest defence companies in the world and by far the largest in India. It has improved and grown by leaps and bounds in last 5 years.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Not 4 more. Total of 4, including first one. That means 4 deliveries in 6 months. And there is no mk1a production apart from the first flight prototype. This, on a production capacity of 16 planes. This is shameful and completely unacceptable. Mod should immediately sack the MD and initiate criminal cases against the entire administration of HAL related to Tejas. This is criminal breach of contract.

Just read the article, it says that HAL has already delivered 4 additional trainers after the first one in october. Your blind hatred for HAL has lead you to lose your ability to read.

 

[SK]

Good news.

I hope that Indian-Govt will encourage a JV b/w IAF & IN to invest in:-

1. TEDBF (ORCA)
2. AMCA

IAF's long term strategy should be to operate with a Combat strength 60-squadrons in the combo of:-

1. 30-squadrons of Tejas-Mk2 (600-jets)
2. 15-squadrons of ORCA (300-Jets)
3. 15-Squadrons of AMCA (300-jets)

IN's approach should be to operate 3 CVVs in with a Combat strength of 30-squadrons in the combo of:-

1. 15-squadrons of TEDBF (300-Jets)
2. 15-Squadrons of AMCA-Navy (300-jets)

This will insure long term Logistical synergy b/w the forces & Economy of Scales for the Indian Aerospace industry.

 

[Rick Golder]

Just read the article, it says that HAL has already delivered 4 additional trainers after the first one in october. Your blind hatred for HAL has lead you to lose your ability to read.

Bro he is a lost cause. His blind grudge against HAL and other PSUs is so hard, he have turned into a karen. Just leave him be.

 

[Akshat]

Just read the article, it says that HAL has already delivered 4 additional trainers after the first one in october. Your blind hatred for HAL has lead you to lose your ability to read.

The HAL chief statement you sent itself said a total of 4 have been delivered. Your blind love for HAL has lead you to lose your memory,

 

[Akshat]

Lol, you are calling me socialist. I am hardcore capitalist. Just look at HAL, how high its market cap is and how much profit it makes. It is one of the largest defence companies in the world and by far the largest in India. It has improved and grown by leaps and bounds in last 5 years.

Lol…you and a capitalist. 😂😂😂

A capitalist would know that one should look at numbers like capacity utilization, potential liabilities, schedule adherence etc. instead of looking just at present numbers. In all such parameters it has crashed in the last 5 years, therefore painting a very very grim future.

You have again exposed yourself as a socialist with little idea of how things work.

 

[Ajath]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

These kind of Investigation takes time.

 

[Ajath]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

That seems to be a far fetched story.

 

[nakul1307]

Have not heard from the government about causes of the Tejas accident recently?

Oil leak jamming the engine looks most probable as per experts. No harm in waiting a bit. And it's not a big deal. All fighters crash, including F35.

 

[nakul1307]

Not 4 more. Total of 4, including first one. That means 4 deliveries in 6 months. And there is no mk1a production apart from the first flight prototype. This, on a production capacity of 16 planes. This is shameful and completely unacceptable. Mod should immediately sack the MD and initiate criminal cases against the entire administration of HAL related to Tejas. This is criminal breach of contract.

You will never be happy. Hope this pessimism is only limited to this page.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

The HAL chief statement you sent itself said a total of 4 have been delivered. Your blind love for HAL has lead you to lose your memory,

If you dont trust Defence.in articles then you should not be on this website. The article that I told you to read is older than this article today. It means that delivery of 5th trainer place in last few days

 

[Amit Pandey]

It is great to see this indigenous plane taking things to next level. Slow but steady progress.
On the sidenote: why don't you update the website to have a better responsive design, you have good content, you can attract more mobile viewers and retain them that way.