HAL Tejas
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year of introduction | 2015 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
Description
The HAL Tejas, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a single-engine, multirole military aircraft. It is designed to serve the Indian Air Force, with a primary focus on enhancing combat capabilities and fulfilling various mission requirements. The aircraft has undergone an extensive developmental process, involving multiple stages of design and testing. The HAL Tejas is equipped with advanced avionics and weapon systems, enabling it to perform various roles such as air defense, reconnaissance, and ground attack. It has been deployed for operational purposes in the Indian Armed Forces, contributing to their defensive capabilities.
Technical specifications
| Version: Tejas Mk 1 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 2376 km/h (1476 mph) |
| Wing area | 38.4 m² (413.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m (26.9 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| Length | 13.2 m (43.3 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 16459 m (53999 ft) |
| Empty weight | 5680 kg (12522 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13500 kg (29762 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet General Electric F404-GE-IN20 delivering 5103 kgp, up to 8664 kgp with afterburner |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 16A |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
India | 27 (+104) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.