Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)­ Mk2

  • September 13, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)­ Mk2

Subject – Security

Context – LCA­Mk2 to roll out next year

Concept –

  • Roll-out of the aircraft (Mk2) is planned next year and the first flight in early 2023.
  • The aircraft features enhanced range and endurance including an onboard oxygen generation system, which is being integrated for the first time.
  • Heavy weapons of the class of Scalp, Crystal Maze and Spice¬2000 will also be integrated on the Mk2.
  • The LCA-Mk2 will be a heavier and much more capable aircraft than the current LCA variants.
  • The Mk2 is 1,350 mm longer featuring canards and can carry a payload of 6,500 kg compared to 3,500 kg the LCA can carry

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Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)­ Mk2 Security