CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. plans to manufacture LCA fighters at a new unit in its Nashik complex. What does LCA stand for?
A
Light Combined Aviation
B
Light Combat Aircraft
C
LASER Combined Aircraft
D
LASER Combined Aviation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to manage the LCA programme. LCA Tejas was designed and developed by India’s HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited). It replaced the ageing Mig 21 fighter planes.

Detailed explanation-2: -HAL planned high speed taxi trials from 2023 and limited series production from 2025. The entire development process will be completed by 2027 with serial production from 2030. Tejas Mark 2 will become operationally available from 2028.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fighter aircraft Tejas-Mk.1 (40 in service), Mk.1A (83 on order). Tejas MK2 (MWF)-4.5+ generation Medium weight fighter (under development) 2023 first flight expected.

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