MACHTRES FIGHTERS


	LCA is an advanced technology, single seat, single engine, supersonic, light-weight, all-weather, multi-role, air superiority fighter designed for air-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea combat roles. The purpose of flight test programme: was to validate a number of advanced technologies incorporated in LCA. These include: Unstable configuration, quadruplex fly-by-wire digital flight control system, integrated avionics with glass cockpit, advanced composite materials for primary structure and a novel utility systems management system. Seven weapon stations provided on LCA offer flexibility in the choice of weapons LCA can carry in various mission roles. Provision of drop tanks and inflight refueling probe ensure extended range and flight endurance of demanding missions. Provisions for the growth of hardware and software in the avionics and flight control system, available in LCA, ensure to maintain its effectiveness and advantages as a frontline fighter throughout its service life. For maintenance the aircraft has more than five hundred Line Replaceable Units (LRSs), each tested for performance and capability to meet the severe operational conditions to be encountered.

Type:

LCA (Light Combat Aircraft)

Function:

Fighter - capacity of flight refueling

Crew:

Engine:

(prototype) one 80.50 kN (18,100 lb st) General Electric F404-F2J3 turbofan or (production) one 89.86 kN (20,200 lb st) GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri turbofan

Wingspan:

8.20 m

Length:

13.20 m

Weight empty:

5500 kg

Ceiling:

16400 m

Range:

850 km

Weapons:

Internally mounted GSh-23mm twin barrel gun with 220 rounds of ammunition Seven external hardpoints, can carry air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, anti-ship missiles, rocket launchers and ECM pods - external fully factored load over the 4000 kg.

Unitary price:

USD 21 million