
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | LA-5017 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Hindustan LCA Tejas |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Hindustan LCA Tejas |
Aircraft Version: | Hindustan LCA Tejas |
C/n (msn): | SP-21 |
Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | YelahankaMap |
Country: | India |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: VOYK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
Event: | Aero India 2023 |
Photo Date: | 13 February 2023 |
Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
Photo ID: | 548756 |
Photo Comment |
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In 2021, the Indian government gave a US$ 6 billion contract to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for 83 indigenous developed and manufactured Tejas Light Combat Aircraft - powered by a General Electric F414 engine (like the F/A-18 Hornet). HAL is in talks with at least Malaysia, Argentina, Egypt and Botswana for Tejas sales. Malaysia showed specific interest in sixteen aircraft but the Korean competitor, the T-50/FA-50 is also in the race to win that contract. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 February 2023, and has since been viewed 368 times. |