Live Demo Agent Trial
Live Demo Agent Trial Log In Sign Up
News Wire / technology

India Tejas MK2 Features US Engine And New Radar

CNR Voice of China New Delhi 12d11d Impact 5
India's indigenous Tejas MK2 light combat aircraft is entering a critical development phase. This aircraft is described as a deep reconstruction rather than a simple upgrade to the Tejas MK1. The MK2 variant will utilize a new aviation engine provided by the United States. The Tejas MK2 medium fighter jet is scheduled for its maiden flight in mid-2026. Liang Yongchuan noted that the MK2 represents a deep structural upgrade over the MK1, specifically improving safety and reliability. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 17.5 tons, which is higher than the Tejas MK1. It is expected to be equipped with an Indian-developed control radar that was previously rejected by the Indian Air Force due to performance issues. The aircraft will also feature canards to improve maneuverability, though the source notes improper use could lead to loss of control.

Topics

Tejas MK2 Indian Air Force aviation

Developing

  1. 862d Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore.
  2. 862d Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
  3. 862d Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est.
  4. 862d Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium.

Sources · 7 independent

CNR Voice of China

“光辉MK2正步入言之的關鍵階段 這款被印度寄予厚望的四大半中型戰鬥機 計劃於2026年年中進行首飛”

CNR Voice of China

“Tejas MK2 is entering a critical stage of development. The Tejas MK2 and the current Tejas fighter are two completely different aircraft. The Tejas MK2 uses a new aviation engine provided by the United States.”

CNR Voice of China

“光辉MK2计划于2026年年中进行首飞... 光辉MK-2和现在的光辉1战斗机是完全不同的两架飞机... 使用美国提供的新的航空发动机, 最大起飞重量17.5吨”

CNR Voice of China

“光辉MK-2使用了美国提供的新的航空发动机 最大 起飞重量17.5吨... 还要装配印度自行研制的向控阵雷达”

CNR Voice of China

“印度國產光輝戰鬥機家族的最新改進行 光輝MK2 正步入研製的關鍵階段 ... 計劃於2026年年中進行首飛”

CNR Voice of China

“當前 印度國產光輝戰鬥機家族的最新改進行 光輝MK2 正步入研製的關鍵階段 這款被印度寄予厚望的STEPAN中型戰鬥機 計劃於2026年年中進行首飛”

CNR Voice of China

“the latest improvement of the Indian-made Tejas fighter family, the Tejas MK2, is entering a critical stage of development. This Tejas medium fighter jet, which India has high hopes for, is planned to make its first flight in mid-2026.”

CNR Voice of China

“Tejas MK2 used a new aviation engine provided by the US. The maximum takeoff weight is 17.5 tons, which is much higher than Tejas 1. It will be equipped with India's self-developed control radar.”

Unlock the full story

Get a Pro subscription or above to see the live story progression and the full list of independent sources confirming each event as they happen.

Log in to upgrade