TEJAS MK-1A Showcases Mid-Board Drop Tanks, Paving Way For Twin ASTRA Racks On MK-2

The latest TEJAS MK-1A configuration demonstrates a striking evolution in payload flexibility, with drop tanks now mounted on the mid-board pylons—an arrangement that frees outer stations for advanced missile racks.This setup foreshadows the dual-rack ASTRA pylons being developed for the TEJAS MK-2, signalling India’s intent to maximise both endurance and firepower in future air combat.The TEJAS
The latest TEJAS MK-1A configuration demonstrates a striking evolution in payload flexibility, with drop tanks now mounted on the mid-board pylons—an arrangement that frees outer stations for advanced missile racks.This setup foreshadows the dual-rack ASTRA pylons being developed for the TEJAS MK-2, signalling India’s intent to maximise both endurance and firepower in future air combat.The TEJAS
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