Synopsis The LCA Navy tableau celebrates the successful demonstration of carrier operations of LCA Navy from INS Vikramaditya on the sea. The tableau of LCA Navy shows landing, takeoff and lift operation, three most important operations required to be met by an aircraft onboard a carrier ship, the statement said .
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LCA Navy is India s first 4+ Generation STOBAR (Ski-Jump Takeoff but Arrested Recovery) fighter aircraft capable of operating from an aircraft carrier.
At the Republic Day Parade later this month, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be presenting two important tableaux showcasing the major achievements of the year, which are Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy take-off and landing on board the aircraft carrier and the complete family of Anti Tank Guided Missiles.
DRDO has once again brought two important tableaux to the prestigious Republic Day parade 2021. R-Day Parade: DRDO to showcase LCA Navy and Anti Tank Guided Missiles | Photo Credit: ANI
New Delhi: At the Republic Day Parade later this month, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be presenting two important tableaux showcasing the major achievements of the year, which are Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy take-off and landing on board the aircraft carrier and the complete family of Anti Tank Guided Missiles. DRDO has been showcasing advanced defense technology products for tri-services at Rajpath on Republic Day every year. Delivering on its mandate of development of state of the art defence systems, DRDO once again has brought two important tableaux to the prestigious Republic Day parade 2021. Showcasing the major achievements of the year, are LCA Navy take-off and landing onboard the aircraft carrier and the complete family of
Boeing Says Its F/A-18 Super Hornet Can Operate From A ski Jump Ramp
CHICAGO (dpa-AFX) - Aircraft giant Boeing Co. (BA) claims that its F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a ski jump ramp, demonstrating the aircraft s suitability for India s aircraft carriers.
The company held demonstrations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, claiming that the Super Hornet would do well with the Indian Navy s Short Takeoff but Arrested Recovery (STOBAR) system. The first successful and safe launch of the F/A-18 Super Hornet from a ski jump begins the validation process to operate effectively from Indian Navy aircraft carriers, said Ankur Kanaglekar, India Fighter Sales lead for Boeing. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet will not only provide superior war fighting capability to the Indian Navy but also create opportunities for cooperation in naval aviation between the United States and India.
The Super Hornet provides the most weapons at range in the U.S. Navy’s fighter inventory.
Dec 22nd, 2020
Industrial Media Staff
Boeing and the U.S. Navy proved recently that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a “ski jump” ramp.
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Boeing and the U.S. Navy proved recently that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a “ski jump” ramp, demonstrating the aircraft’s suitability for India’s aircraft carriers.
The demonstrations, held at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, showed that the Super Hornet would do well with the Indian Navy’s Short Takeoff but Arrested Recovery (STOBAR) system and validated earlier simulation studies by Boeing.
Boeing announces successful ski-jump of Super Hornets, eyes Indian Navy deal for the fighters
Boeing is sceptical about Navy’s plan to combine procurement tender for multi-role carrier-based fighter aircraft along with that of the IAF’s for 114 planes.
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New Delhi: American aviation giant Boeing Monday announced that its F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter has demonstrated compatibility with India’s aircraft carriers but remained sceptical about the Navy’s plan to combine its procurement tender for multi-role carrier-based combat jets along with that of the Indian Air Force’s for 114 planes.