No Feasible Alternative To GE F404 Engines For HAL’s TEJAS MK-1A

HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the
HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the
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