ADA designing indigenous Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter for Indian Navy
What happened
The Aeronautical Development Agency is designing the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) for the Indian Navy. This multi-role, twin-engine fighter is intended to operate from STOBAR carriers, meeting requirements such as ski-jump launch and arrested recovery. The aircraft is reported to have a maximum take-off weight of around 26 tonnes and a claimed payload capacity of 7.5 tonnes.
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Why it matters
The project supports the long-term goal of the Indian Navy to possess an indigenous carrier combat aircraft. By designing the aircraft around specific carrier requirements from the outset, Indian engineers aim to increase flexibility in future upgrades and weapon integration.
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Who's involved
- Indian NavyThe Indian Navy, which requires a carrier-based fighter aircraft.
- Aeronautical Development AgencyThe Aeronautical Development Agency, which is designing the indigenous TEDBF fighter.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Safran Aircraft EnginesSpeculative
Safran Aircraft Engines could see reduced reliance on foreign engine suppliers as the TEDBF incorporates indigenous systems.
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The entities involved
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Indian Navy
Maritime service branch of Indian Military
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Aeronautical Development Agency
Indian government agency under the Ministry of Defence responsible for aircraft design
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