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IAF not unhappy with Tejas: Scientists
Senior scientists of Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Tuesday said IAF isn’t unhappy with the performance of Tejas but wants more variety.
There were reports a few days ago of IAF brass pushing for imports rather than settling for advanced versions of Tejas.
“The Tejas is a light aircraft that has limitations of carrying capacity and endurance. But it has achieved its role as the best aircraft in its class.
It has also successfully fired the latest beyond visual range (BVR) missiles. The IAF wants more variety.
All the aircraft in its inventory can’t be light.
The IAF requires all kinds and that doesn’t mean it isn’t satisfied with the performance of Tejas,” said ADA director Girish S Deodhare.
“The Tejas is a state-of-the-art platform while F-16s are of 1970 vintage.
Several countries in West Asia have also expressed interest in in Tejas,” another senior official said.
