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