The Light Combat Aircraft : Tejas

The Light Combat Aircraft : Tejas LCA is the world’s smallest, light weight, multi-role supersonic combat aircraft. It has been designed to meet the requirements of Indian Air Force as its frontline multi-mission single-seat tactical aircraft.It is India’s second indeginous fighter, the first one being the 1960’s HF-24(Hindustan Fighter) ‘Marut’. 129 Marut fighters were manufactured. … Read more

Stardust in Excellent Condition

The US space probe “Stardust” which i reffered in my earlier blog was reportedly in superb condition after returning to Earth Sunday carrying precious dust from stars and comets, according to mission officials.The 46-kilogram (101-pound) capsule was in “absolute excellent condition” after landing in the Utah desert, ending a seven-year journey across billions of kilometers … Read more

Light Combat Aircraft – “TEJAS” Background:The Light Combat Aircraft Program was started with Two Goals, a, Indigenous Production of a combat aircraft for the Air force with its requirement as a base rather than stretching or curtailing operational parameters. b, To replace the aging MiG-21 Fighters/Fighter-Bombers, nearing (or some say) end of operational life.Conception & … Read more