Setting the record straight on Tejas
Understanding the Tejas Program: Debunking Misconceptions and Explaining Shortcomings The Tejas program has often faced unfair criticism and unwarranted labeling as a failure without proper understanding of the project and the aircraft itself. While it is true that the Tejas program encountered challenges and has some shortcomings, it should not be considered a failure by any means. In this article, I aim to debunk some of the perceived problems and provide explanations for its genuine shortcomings. Section 1: Long Development Cycle of the Tejas Program. One thing people often forget while discussing the Tejas program is that it was not solely focused on developing a fighter jet, it was much more than that and aimed at establishing a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem in India. The program oversaw the creation of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and the development of many critical subsystems such as the Multi-Mode Radar, Kaveri Engine, airframe alloys, flight con