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25/02/23 10:25 AM IST

LCA Mk2 can carry 8 BVR missiles, integrate French, Russian weapons

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  • Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk2 is not only capable of carrying eight Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) missiles together but can also integrate all native weapons, as well as a variety of advanced weapons from other countries.
LCA MK2
  • The LCA-Mk2 will be a heavier and much more capable aircraft than the current LCA variants and the LCA-Mk1A.
  • It is a supersonic fighter at all altitudes for air combat which can carry a payload of 3,500 kg and it is best suited for offensive air support.
  • The Mk2 is 1350 mm longer, featuring canards
  • Enhanced range and endurance,
  • An Onboard Oxygen Generation System which is being integrated for the first time
  • Ability to carry heavy stand-off weapons of the class of Scalp, Crystal Maze and Spice-2000.
  • Payload: Can carry a payload of 6,500 kg compared with the 3,500 kg the LCA can carry.
  • The Mk2 will be powered by the General Electric GE-414 engine, which will also power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
  • A GE-414 produces 98kN thrust compared to 84kN thrust of the GE-404 engine powers the LCA Mk1 and MK1A.
Source- Indian Express

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