HAL TEDBF

The HAL Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is an Indian twin-engine, carrier based, multirole fighter aircraft being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy.The first flight is expected in 2026. [1] TEDBF is expected to perform multiple roles like combat air patrol, air-to-air combat, anti-ship strike, and buddy refueling.[2]

Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter
Model of HAL TEDBF displayed at Aero India 2021
Role Carrier-based multirole fighter
National origin India
Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Design group Aeronautical Development Agency
Aircraft Research and Design Centre (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
Defence Research and Development Organisation
First flight 2026 (expected)
Status Under development
Primary user Indian Navy
Developed from LCA Navy Mk.1

The aircraft will feature twin engines for better short take-off performance from the Indian Navy’s Short Take-off But Arrested Recovery (STOBAR) aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant. The TEDBF is being developed to replace Russian-origin MiG-29K[3]. As a dedicated deck based fighter, it will feature folding wings to save space. The TEDBF will predominantly be equipped with indigenous weapons.[4][5][6]

Specifications

Data from Jane's,[7] The Week[8]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 16.30 m (53 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 11.20 m (36 ft 9 in)
  • Airfoil: close canard, compound tailless delta wing designed for static instability.
  • Max takeoff weight: 26,000 kg (57,320 lb) (expected)
  • Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F414 turbofan, 58.5 kN (13,200 lbf) thrust each dry, 98 kN (22,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

  • Maximum speed: Mach 1.6
  • Service ceiling: 18,000 m (60,000 ft)
  • g limits: +8/−3

See also

Related development

Related lists

References
  1. Kumar, Chethan (2 February 2021). "Aero India to kick off on Wednesday". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. "Tedbf". Twitter. 2-2-2021. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. "MiG-29K Aircraft Replacement, Indian TEDBF Breaks Cover at Aero India 2021". www.defenseworld.net. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  4. "Aero India 2021: Indian TEDBF naval fighter showcased by HAL". Janes.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  5. "India offers LCA Tejas trainer variant to US Navy: Report". The Week. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  6. Unnithan, Sandeep (17 January 2021). "Tejas gets wings". India Today. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  7. "Aero India 2021: Indian TEDBF naval fighter showcased by HAL". Janes.com. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  8. "Atma Nirbhar defence: Indigenous projects to look out for at Aero India 2021". The Week. Retrieved 4 February 2021.


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