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  • Mar 13, 2024
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TEJAS AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN JAISALMER, FIRST SINCE MAIDEN FLIGHT IN 2001

Why in the news?

Tejas aircraft crashed in Jaisalmer during a training sortie, marking the first such incident since its maiden flight in 2001.

source:medium

About Tejas Aircraft Crash in Jaisalmer:

  • A Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during an operational training sortie near Jaisalmer.
  • This marks the first crash of the indigenous jet since its maiden flight in 2001.
  • The pilot ejected safely, and a Court of Inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident. The crash occurred during the tri-Service firepower demonstration exercise Bharat Shakti in Pokhran.
About Light Combat Aircraft (LCA):

●   The LCA programme began in 1984 under the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to develop indigenous combat aircraft.

●   Designed for air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, equipped with precision-guided weapons and air-to-air refuelling capability.

●   Variants: Includes Tejas Trainer, LCA Navy, LCA Tejas Navy MK2, and LCA Tejas Mk-1A with various specifications and roles.