Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk2 (LCA MK2)

The Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2 would incorporate heavy standoff weaponry like SCALP, an air-to-ground, long-range deep strike missile.
The LCA Mk2 will be able to incorporate unique armaments from many nations, unlike other aircraft.

About LCA Tejas Mk2:

An Indian fighter jet known as the Indigenous LCATejas Mk2 is capable of carrying eight Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) missiles at once in addition to incorporating both modern armaments from other nations.
The LCA Mk2, which has increased range and mission endurance, is an updated version of the LCA Tejas Mk1.
For fighting a war, the LCA Tejas Mk1 has a mission endurance of 57 minutes, whereas the LCA Tejas Mk2 has a mission endurance of 120 minutes.
When the Jaguar, MiG-29, and Mirage 2000 start to become obsolete in ten years, the LCA Mk2 will be promoted as a successor.
By 2024, the aircraft should be in service after passing a crucial design review and starting production.
The LCA Mk2 will be able to carry 6.5 tonnes of weapons. The LCA Mk2 will be powered by a GE-414 engine from General Electric.

Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – what are they?

In 1984, the Government of India established the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to oversee the LCA program, which marked the beginning of the LCA program.

Features:

Intended to carry a variety of precision-guided air-to-air and air-to-surface weaponry.
Capability for air-to-air refuelling.

Additional Tejas variants:

Tejas Trainer: A two-seat operational conversion trainer used to train pilots for the air force.

LCA Navy: The Indian Navy is equipped with twin- and single-seat carriers.

Source: The Indian Express

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