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New Delhi:The state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the maiden flight of the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft on Thursday. This advanced version of the LCA Mk-1, already in service.
Bengaluru: The first production series aircraft of LCA Tejas Mark-1A fighter, an advanced variant of the LCA Mk-1 that has already been inducted by th.
An Indian Air Force s LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan s Jaisalmer, with the pilot safely ejecting. This marks the first crash involving the jet since its inaugural flight 23 years ago. The Tejas is a domestically developed supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military, succeeding the ageing Mig 21 fighter jets. It is the lightest and smallest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft in its category, designed to accommodate various types of weaponry. The crash in Jaisalmer is a significant event in the aircraft s history, which began with its first test flight in 2001.
The indigenous fighter jet Tejas crashed today in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer near a hostel complex. This is the first-ever crash of the indigenous fighter in 23 years of its history which began with the first test flight in 2001.