HAL TEDBF
| Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter | |
|---|---|
| Role | Carrier-based multirole fighter |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| First flight | 2026 (expected) |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary user | Indian Navy |
The HAL Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is an Indian twin-engine, carrier based, multirole fighter being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Navy.[1] It is being designed to replace the MiG-29K currently in service with the Indian Navy. The first flight is expected in 2026.[2][3]
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.[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
References
- ^ Kumar, Chethan (2 February 2021). "Aero India to kick off on Wednesday". The Times of India. 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.
- ^ "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.
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