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HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Family

The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, tailless-delta light combat aircraft family whose first technology demonstrator flew in 2001. Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and produced by Hindustan Aeronautics, the family progressed through technology demonstrators, prototypes, land-based naval trials, operational single-seat aircraft, and twin-seat trainers. It is now in active Indian Air Force service and continuing production.

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Aliases
LCA TejasLight Combat Aircraft TejasTejas Mk 1Tejas Mk1ALCA NavyTejas Trainer
Family Name
HAL Tejas
Full Name
HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Family
Roles
militarytrainer
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, tailless-delta light combat aircraft family whose first technology demonstrator flew in 2001. Developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and produced by Hindustan Aeronautics, the family progressed through technology demonstrators, prototypes, land-based naval trials, operational single-seat aircraft, and twin-seat trainers. It is now in active Indian Air Force service and continuing production.
First Flight Year
2,001
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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 00:03:28 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 00:03:28 UTC