HAL Tejas Mk1A
India's indigenous 4.5-generation light fighter, the Mk1A adds AESA radar, electronic warfare suite, air-to-air refuelling and BVR missiles. 83 aircraft ordered in 2021 with a follow-on order for 97 more, making it the numerical backbone of the IAF's future fleet.
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Specifications
Crew
1
Length
13.2 m
Wingspan
8.2 m
Max speed
Mach 1.6 (~1,975 km/h)
Range
~1,850 km (ferry ~3,000 km)
Service ceiling
15,000 m
Engine
1 × GE F404-IN20 (85 kN)
Armament
23 mm GSh-23 cannon; Astra, R-73, Derby BVR/WVR missiles; precision bombs
Radar
EL/M-2052 AESA (Uttam AESA later)
Capability index
Relative 0–100 index across our database for quick comparison; not an official rating.
Speed index — 62/100
Range index — 45/100
Payload index — 50/100
Tech index — 70/100