Why Tejas Mark 2 is a big deal for India

The development and production of an aeroplane is a significant accomplishment for any nation. It denotes exceptional scientific, engineering, and industrial capabilities and  Only a few nations have this capability
The tejas Mark-2 also has a modern appearance. The tejas MK-2 would be an Advanced 4.5++ Generation Aircraft that would be equal to, and in many cases, superior to, the Rafale. It would also share some properties of the world's most advanced aircrafts, such as the F-22 Raptor's Indium Oxide Layer and Optionally Manned Cockpit, among other things.
A canard has been inserted forward of the wings, evoking images of modern fighters such as the Rafale, Eurofighter, and Sukhoi-30MKI. The canard adds another control surface that forms a vortex, boosting the aircraft's lifting capabilities and agility. Mark-2 will also have superior radar, avionics, and electronics, as well as the ability to carry a larger weapons payload.

[physicsonline]

The plane has never been designed in the History of human endeavour which had no flaws at the start. Successful plane are those that the operators perceive as having distinctive advantgages over alternatives .And successful plaes are always improved over time.The motto should be: reinforce success and improve upon it.Looking for perfection is counter productive.

[vMaxHeadroom]

India has some of the most intelligent people on the planet, with leaders in the high tech industry running some very capable software companies in the west. If only they could get there act together internally they would be unmatched...With 5th Gen fighters already here and just across the border in China and 6th gen on the way, India needs to be far more bold...

[POORNAM_Rameshbabu_R.M_]

தேஜஸ் எம் கே 2 - "பாரதத்தின் பெருமை" 🥰
"சுயசார்பு உலக சக்தி"...💪💪💪
ௐ நமச்சிவாய 🙏🙏🙏

[male-efficient]

Need to increase manufacturing capabilities, need to assemble atleast 20-30 jets per year. The Jaguar mig21, mig23, mig29, mirage needs to retire too in recent future. Enemy wont give 20 years time to get ready for war!!!

[dreamhunter]

Wow, the Tejas mk2 will be the perfect High-Low mix of the AMCA. It can also replace the Jaguar, Mig 29s and Mirage 2000...(even a squad or 2 of the SU 30-MKI or atleast reducing the workload of the MKI's)... Hope we use the GE F414- Ge400 variant, to have 116kn thrust than the ordinary F414 which have just
And also, we need to have better manufacturing capabilities, to replace the old sqauds in time, or else the Fleet strength of the IAF will fall to an all time low...

[bastabbiswas]

Wrong perception of the flaws detected in the prototype stage.
Inducted aircrafts have no such flaws.
Only problems the IAF faced are the underpowered GE 404 engine, the 8G limit caused by the airframe itself, the defensive suite compatibility and the low combat radius.
The Mark 2 will overcome all of these.
No nation on earth has built the perfect fighter plane in the first batch out of the factory.
HAL has done far better than any other. Not a single crash or mid air malfunction since prototype stage till date.

[saratsaratchandran]

Like ISRO, DRDO will prove produce a world class plane in a short time ! The Indian brains and their commitments will prove and surprise! Modiji is a great motivator for their performances!

[abymathew]

If it is a Rafale Rivaling jet, then it's a good one indeed.

[slbe]

In 2004 I got into an argument with someone for suggesting that the Tejas should have been designed with a close coupled canard and probably follow the Swiss air force ALR Piranha which never went beyond the design and experimental stage for lack of funds, here we are now with the similar Tejas Mark 2. It has almost the same dimension and probably the same architecture.

[YtubeUserr]

Never forget that the USA did the following:
1) denied the GE 404 engines to India
2) approved IMF loans to Pakistan. The IMF is controlled by the USA
3) upgraded Pakistan's F-16s and also paid Pakistan 100s of millions of dollars to operate the F-16s.

[Eduardo-tqsk]

Marvelous for ground attack and low altitude swr up

[vaibhaventertainmentstudio]

Private companies should be involved in production of parts and deliver 40+ atleast a year

[satyasanatan]

After tejas mk-2 program HAL and DRDO have to start for the development of twin engine 5.5 G tejas mk-3 heavy aircraft which will replace the su-30mki fleet within 2040-45

[jdsood]

Tejas is the technical poop collected from Russia..Saw what happened to Dhruv helicopters just now..
Jai hind..

[saibalsahoo]

It was not the poor work culture, rather it was the worst political culture in our previous government lead by congress-communist-islamist, but fortunately we have now tremendously efficient government and so, it will remain very longer duration to serve our beloved country 🇮🇳👏👏👏🙏🌺🌹❤

[facetruthexposure]

I like Indian technology... more trusted and reliable thn Chinese technology 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[haroldb]

Good show, India! Develop the industry at home and get out there in the export market.

[rashtrawad]

It's great to imagine the day tejas mk2 would fly high over the lac. It's a very capable and potent fighter and matches rafale and f16 .In some qualities it would match f22 raptor. I praise the Govt to allot funds for its development and manufacturing.
Request toडीआरडीओ, ada, hal and its subsidiaries is to work day and night tirelessly so that it comes before schedule. जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

[sujitsk]

Thank you for a riveting episode. Our country needs fighter aircraft with quick maintenance turnaround to ensure availability of a greater number operational aircraft when needed. Indigenous assets are best suited for this. The percentage of local components used for manufacture and improvement in service support will develop with time .

[rajraj]

Privatize and incentivize it .. Lot of smart hungry young people in India .. It will happen !