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HAL Tejas Mk1A
Defense Platform Published Aug 24, 2026

HAL Tejas Mk1A

Advanced 4.5-generation indigenous fighter jet equipped with AESA radar and EW suite.

Profile & Intelligence Breakdown

The HAL Tejas Mk1A is a single-engine, supersonic 4.5-generation light multirole fighter aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Features Uttam AESA radar, self-protection jammer pod, and digital fly-by-wire flight control system.

Historical Milestones

Chronology & Major Events

Mar 28, 2024

First Maiden Flight of Mk1A Production Series

Flown successfully from HAL facility in Bengaluru.

Official Citations & Sources

Technical Specifications

platform type
Supersonic Fighter Aircraft
manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
operational range
3000