Description:
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to meet the requirements of the Air Force of India as a front-line multi-role fighter through 2020. It features a tailless, single-seat, single-engine, delta-wing configuration for enhanced maneuverability as well as short takeoff and landing. It will be able to accommodate air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons.
The LCA weapon system leans on seven hard points, three below each wing and one inner hard point. Each hard point can carry a variety of bombs, missiles, and rocket launchers to perform air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. The aircraft sensors are fully compatible with beyond visual range air-to-air missiles and additionally it can be equipped with electronic warfare payloads and other equipment.
The LCA Trainer is a two-seat aircraft intended to provide training for Tejas/LCA pilots. It features aerodynamic commonality with the Naval variant of the same aircraft ordered by the Indian Navy. The Indian Air Force has a requirement for 20 LCA trainers.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 23 mm
Dimensions: Height 4.4 m, Length 13.2 m, Wingspan 8.2 m
Weights: Max Weight 12,000 kg (26,455 lb), Min Weight 5,500 kg (12,125 lb), Payload 4,000 kg (8,818 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 20,200 lb (9,163 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 15,250 m (50,033 ft), Top Speed 565 mps (Mach 1.70)
Other: Number of Engines 1
Operators
India / 20 / Planned
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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