India's Light Combat Aircraft

TYPE- Air Superiority Multi role fighter

POWER PLANT-
Proto-types: one GE 404-F2J3 turfoban
Production: one GTRE Kaveri turbofan engine with reheat thrust of 20,200 lb [80KN]

PERFORMANCE-  Max speed -Mach 1.6

WEIGHTS- Empty - 8,500+ Kg
                     Max takeoff -

DIMENSIONS- wingspan 8m 20cm, length 13m 20cm, height 4m 40cm.

ARMAMENT- one 23mm cannon twin barrel gun with 220 rounds of ammunition. Seven external store stations for missiles and other ordnance.

Self Defence- RWR system, Jammer and Chaff & flare dispensers

OPERATORS- Indian Air Force, Navy

HISTORY-

In the early 1980's India began plans for the eventual replacement for the MiG21s. First test flight planned in late 1999. Service entry is planned for 2003.

Resources:
The LCA Project (ADA website)

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