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Tejas Fighter Jet

Santhosh Kumar 25/11/2023

Tejas Fighter Jet mind map
Recent news
PM Narendra Modi flies in Tejas fighter jet
India-Philippines MOU for Tejas consideration
About
Light multirole fighter jet
Indian origin
Manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Design group: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
First flight: January 4, 2001
Introduction: January 17, 2015
Final operational clearance: 2019
Status: In production
Primary user: Indian Air Force
Number built: 50 (as of August 23, 2023)
Replaces ageing MiG-21 fighters
Initial operational clearance: 2011
Developed into: HAL Tejas Mk2, HAL TEDBF
Single engine, delta wing
First Tejas squadron: No. 45 Squadron IAF Flying Daggers
Maximum speed: 1.6 Mach (1975 km/h)
Payload capacity: 13,500 kgs
Roles
Interception
Air-to-surface
Anti-shipping
Tejas Mk2
Medium Weight Fighter (MWF)
Canard delta wing
More powerful engine
Prototype development
Intended user: Indian Air Force

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