LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT

HAL TEJAS Mk1A

The indigenous backbone of the Indian Air Force. A 4th+ generation lightweight multirole fighter designed for air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance.

01 / CAPABILITIES

Technical Specifications

speed

Mach 1.8

Maximum Speed

radar

1,850 km

Combat Range

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50,000 ft

Service Ceiling

Avionics & Systems

  • Radar AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array)
  • Electronic Warfare Advanced Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ)
  • Flight Control Quadruplex Digital Fly-by-Wire
  • Powerplant 1 × GE F404-GE-IN20 turbofan

Armament

Equipped with 8 hardpoints capable of carrying air-to-air, air-to-surface, and anti-ship missiles, alongside precision-guided munitions.

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02 / ORIGINS

A Legacy of Indigenous Engineering

"The Tejas represents a defining moment in India's journey towards self-reliance in aerospace technology."

Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Tejas Mk1A incorporates numerous improvements over its predecessor, including mid-air refueling, advanced beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile capabilities, and updated radar systems.

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