HAL Tejas Mk2

The development of Tejas Mark 2 or MWF was initiated to address all the shortcomings in the Tejas Mark 1 and Mark 1A, and to meet the original air staff requirements set out for the LCA programme by the IAF. The development of the Tejas Mark 2 was authorised in November 2009 as a continuation of LCA programme, under the phase 3 of full-scale engineering development (FSED) process.{{refn|The FSED process of the LCA programme was begun in 1993 with first two phases completed so far, which resulted in the development of Tejas Mark 1, Mark 1A, LCA trainer, LCA Navy Mark 1 and LCA Navy trainer variants|group=N}}{{cite web|date=2019-08-23|title=Long-awaited indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas Mk II targeted by 2022|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigenous-light-combat-aircraft-targeted-by-2022/story-MGy2MXsapn8H6IDjUNt12H.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195531/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigenous-light-combat-aircraft-targeted-by-2022/story-MGy2MXsapn8H6IDjUNt12H.html|url-status=live}} The FSED phase 3 consisted of design, development and manufacturing of two prototypes.{{cite report|title=ADA annual report 2015-16|url=https://www.ada.gov.in/images/Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|access-date=14 June 2021|archive-date=10 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410214304/https://www.ada.gov.in/images/Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|url-status=live}} Initially planned as an upsized Tejas, with a 0.5 m fuselage plug to accommodate more fuel and a more powerful engine, the Tejas Mark 2 design has evolved over years into a completely new medium-weight class fighter.

The preliminary design studies for the Tejas Mark 2 was completed in 2014 and was in the detailed design phase as of 2015. The redesigned fighter was first unveiled at the Aero India 2019, it was a 17.5-tonne-class fighter with close-coupled canards and integrated IRST system.{{cite web|last=Tauro|first=Caron Natasha|date=20 February 2019|title=Aero India 2019: ADA unveils Tejas AF Mk 2 Medium Weight Fighter|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2019-ada-unveils-tejas-af-mk-2-medium-weight-fighter|access-date=2019-09-12|website=Janes|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226143406/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2019-ada-unveils-tejas-af-mk-2-medium-weight-fighter|url-status=live}} Metal-cutting for the Tejas Mark 2 started in February 2021. The "roll out" of the first prototype was scheduled for August 2022, but has been postponed to end of 2022. Its first flight was expected to be in late 2023. In total, four prototypes are being planned initially.{{Cite news|date=2020-02-03|title=India's Medium Weight Fighter set to fly into detail design phase|newspaper=Manoramaonline|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/03/india-defence-expo-medium-weight-fighter.amp.html|access-date=2020-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203182321/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/03/india-defence-expo-medium-weight-fighter.amp.html|archive-date=2020-02-03}}

The ADA completed its critical design review on 15 November 2021, with a total of 20 subsystems for the aircraft cleared by IAF for production. From 62% in Tejas Mark 1A, the plan is to touch the 70% mark in indigenization for Mark 2. More foreign components are replaced by locally developed ones that are sufficiently matured as ADA and DRDO will carry forward some of the critical technologies from the LCA programme. Private suppliers of line-replaceable units also increased from 344 during Tejas Mark 1A development to 410. HAL had already outsourced 25% of the work share to the private sector.{{cite web|last=Kadidal|first=Akhil|date=2021-11-22|title=Boon for Indian industries waiting in wings of LCA Mark II|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/boon-for-indian-industries-waiting-in-wings-of-lca-mark-ii-1053378.html|access-date=2021-11-22|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122165318/https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/boon-for-indian-industries-waiting-in-wings-of-lca-mark-ii-1053378.html|url-status=live}}

On September 1, 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared {{INRConvert|10000|c|lk=on|year=2022}} for Tejas Mark 2 that includes prototype development and flight testing.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Rahul |date=2022-08-31 |title=Govt clears LCA-Mk2 fighter's development |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-clears-lca-mk2-fighter-s-development-101661969910161.html |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901063142/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-clears-lca-mk2-fighter-s-development-101661969910161.html |url-status=live }} The cost of fighter jet development will take {{INRConvert|6500|c|lk=off|year=2022}} in addition to {{INRConvert|2500|c|lk=off|year=2022}} sanctioned previously through internal funding.{{Cite web |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |date=1 September 2022 |title=Cabinet Committee on Security approves Tejas 2.0 mega project |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-committee-on-security-approves-tejas-2-0-mega-project/articleshow/93914219.cms |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901075219/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cabinet-committee-on-security-approves-tejas-2-0-mega-project/articleshow/93914219.cms |url-status=live }} HAL planned high speed taxi trials from 2023 and limited series production from 2025.{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=2021-01-31 |title=Tejas Mark II to roll out next year; high-speed trials in 2023: HAL Chief Madhavan |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tejas-mark-ii-to-roll-out-next-year-high-speed-trials-in-2023-hal-chief-madhavan/article33708634.ece |access-date=2022-09-01 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=27 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727153922/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tejas-mark-ii-to-roll-out-next-year-high-speed-trials-in-2023-hal-chief-madhavan/article33708634.ece |url-status=live }} The entire development process will be completed by 2027 with serial production from 2030.{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Centre gives nod to Tejas Mark-2 development project - Details |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/centre-gives-its-nod-to-tejas-mark-2-project-details-article-93921205 |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901075219/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/centre-gives-its-nod-to-tejas-mark-2-project-details-article-93921205 |url-status=live }} Tejas Mark 2 will become operationally available from 2028. Apart from current commitment of 110-120 aircraft that will form six squadrons, expectations include an additional order of 210 aircraft.

As per a report, 16 countries has shown interest in Tejas MK2 at DefExpo 2022. Indian government plans to identify Indian private sector companies to become program partner with HAL rather than suppliers of components to increase the production rate and decrease the cost for exports under “special purpose vehicle” (SPV) scheme.{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=Amrita Nayak |date=2022-10-22 |title=16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/16-countries-interested-in-lca-tejas-mk2-efforts-on-to-identify-private-agencies-to-speed-up-production-6222199.html |access-date=2022-10-23 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=22 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022131527/https://www.news18.com/news/india/16-countries-interested-in-lca-tejas-mk2-efforts-on-to-identify-private-agencies-to-speed-up-production-6222199.html |url-status=live }} HAL is planning to form its own consortium to fast track the manufacturing process.{{Cite web |last=Linganna |first=Girish |date=2022-10-16 |title=LCA Mk2 maybe be delayed, HAL to form a consortium after the private sector backs off |url=https://frontierindia.com/lca-mk2-maybe-be-delayed-hal-to-form-a-consortium-after-the-private-sector-backs-off/ |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Frontier India |language=en-GB |archive-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017062007/https://frontierindia.com/lca-mk2-maybe-be-delayed-hal-to-form-a-consortium-after-the-private-sector-backs-off/ |url-status=live }} It was maintained in 2022 and as late as June 2023 that despite previous delays the first prototype would roll out by December 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/world/by-2024-end-indian-ada-to-roll-tejas-mark-ii-prototype-with-f-414-engine-report-11687365603448.html|title=By 2024 end, Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine: Report|last=Mukherjee|first=Saurav|date=21 June 2023|publisher=LiveMint}} and the first flight would happen by December 2024 with four prototypes expected to be completed by 2027 for testing purpose.{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Huma |date=2022-10-20 |title=Atmanirbhar Bharat: LCA 'Tejas' Mk2 variant expected to roll out next December |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/atmanirbhar-bharat-lca-tejas-mk2-variant-expected-to-roll-out-next-december/2722034/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020215605/https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/atmanirbhar-bharat-lca-tejas-mk2-variant-expected-to-roll-out-next-december/2722034/ |url-status=live }} However, in December 2023 a revised schedule with a fresh four-year delay was announced due to waiting upon the government to provide development funding for the program and the government increasing the requirement for parts indigenization from 65% to 80%, these factors resulted in the first aircraft rollout now not being expected until late 2026 or early 2027 and the first test flight now not expected to occur until 2028.{{cite web | url=https://defence.in/threads/first-aircraft-rollout-of-tejas-mkii-postponed-due-to-delays-in-funding-and-focus-on-self-reliance.1126/ | title=ADA Tejas Mark II: India's Next-Gen Fighter - Discuss the Future! | date=29 November 2023 }}

On 9 August 2024, a high-level review meeting chaired by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO was held at DRDO Bhawan to review the progress of the prototype development. The meeting was attended by Indian Air Force Deputy Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Director Generals of all the DRDO labs which are a part of the programme, the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC) and National Flight Test Centre under Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). It was concluded that the project is on track. The only delay factor is the delivery of the F414 engines.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-11 |title=DRDO on track to test powerful Tejas Mark 2 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/drdo-on-track-to-test-powerful-tejas-mark-2/amp |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=The Tribune}} The prototype fabriation, overseen by Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) of the IAF, is set to begin in September 2024 as most of the small equipment along with the fuselage section has reached the assembly facility in Bengaluru. Rigorous trials at every stage will be carried out by ASTE test pilots.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-19 |title=Tejas MkII Assembly to Begin This Month in Bangalore, First Flight Expected Next Year |url=https://defence.in/threads/tejas-mkii-assembly-to-begin-this-month-in-bangalore-first-flight-expected-next-year.10037/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Defence.in |language=en-US}}

In a press conference in early October 2024, the then newly appointed COAS Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that the first flight of the Tejas Mk 2 is expected by October 2025 while the Research & Development of the aircraft is to be completed by December 2027.{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Smruti |date=2024-09-13 |title=Man behind Tejas milestone, Jitendra Jadhav takes over as chief of aeronautical development body |url=https://theprint.in/defence/man-behind-tejas-milestone-jitendra-jadhav-takes-over-as-chief-of-aeronautical-development-body/2265852/?amp |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-05 |title=India has tech to protect itself from missile attack like Israel, more numbers needed, says Air Chief Marshal A P Singh |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-has-tech-to-protect-itself-from-missile-attack-like-israel-more-numbers-needed-says-air-chief-marshal-a-p-singh-9604314/#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17281103939873&csi=0&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-has-tech-to-protect-itself-from-missile-attack-like-israel-more-numbers-needed-says-air-chief-marshal-a-p-singh-9604314/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

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In February 2025, in the context of Aero India 2025, FlightGlobal reported that 55% of the first prototype has been manufactured. The project director of Tejas Mk2 said, "the first prototype’s wings and forward fuselage are almost ready, with activities related to the manufacture of the centre fuselage already completed and production of the rear fuselage to commence shortly". Prototype roll out is planned by end of 2025 with first flight planned in first quarter of 2026. The four prototypes would be built by 2027, final operational clearance is expected by 2028 and induction by 2028-29. The Jet will entirely be configured with indigenous weapons and will have 11 weapon stations. The project was delayed by a year due to funding delays that was result in September 2023. Also, six F414-INS6 engines are available with ADA which has modified and qualified for prototype development. The complete propulsion system for the jet was integrated and tested from a ground test bed for the first time in January.{{Cite web |last=Rajkumar |first=Mike |date=2025-02-11 |title=Maiden flight approaching for India’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 fighter |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/maiden-flight-approaching-for-indias-light-combat-aircraft-mk2-fighter/161747.article |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212034230/https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/maiden-flight-approaching-for-indias-light-combat-aircraft-mk2-fighter/161747.article |archive-date=2025-02-12 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2025-02-10 |title=First LCA-Mk2 prototype likely to roll out by end of year, AMCA by early 2027 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-lca-mk2-prototype-likely-to-roll-out-by-end-of-year-amca-by-early-2027/article69203857.ece/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

Apart from design commonalities and a few critical systems from its predecessor Tejas Mark 1A, most of the technologies are to be borrowed from whatever has been developed so far for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme. Several radar cross-section-reducing measures will be incorporated in the airframe design so that a degree of frontal stealth can be achieved, including radar-absorbent material coating and composites making up its skin and twisted air-intake ducts. It has a tail-less compound delta-wing configuration with a single vertical stabilizer and close-coupled canards to provide static instability and high manoeuvrability, and is equipped with fly-by-wire systems to control instability.

This MWF is also to feature an indigenous integrated life-support system-onboard oxygen generation system (ILSS-OBOGS), from Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, aircraft health and usage monitoring system to integrate various sensors onboard Tejas Mark 2 from Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and a built-in integrated electro-optic electronic warfare suite, among other improvements to avionics.{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/tejas-mk-ii-india-may-avail-consultancy-from-european-manufacturers-who-bid-for-mmrca-deal/articleshow/48347892.cms|title=Tejas Mk-II: India may avail consultancy from European manufacturers who bid for MMRCA deal|date=11 July 2018|work=The Economic Times|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=19 January 2020|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328024416/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/tejas-mk-ii-india-may-avail-consultancy-from-european-manufacturers-who-bid-for-mmrca-deal/articleshow/48347892.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/20/lca-tejas-to-level-up-with-on-board-oxygen-system-by-early-2020-says-drdo-2036300.html|title=LCA Tejas to level up with on-board oxygen system by early 2020, says DRDO|website=The New Indian Express|date=20 September 2019 |access-date=2020-04-21|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029144521/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/20/lca-tejas-to-level-up-with-on-board-oxygen-system-by-early-2020-says-drdo-2036300.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diat-system-soon-to-monitor-inflight-health-of-tejas-mkii/831436/|title=DIAT system soon to monitor in-flight health of Tejas Mk-II - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2020-04-21|archive-date=4 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104080140/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diat-system-soon-to-monitor-inflight-health-of-tejas-mkii/831436/|url-status=live}} Utilizing extra fuselage space, ADA designed larger air-intake for GE's F414 INS6 engine.{{Cite news |last=Shukla |first=Ajai |date=2022-08-30 |title=Cabinet likely to take up Tejas Mark 2 case soon to grant permission |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-likely-to-take-up-tejas-mark-2-case-soon-to-grant-permission-122082901307_1.html |access-date=2022-09-01 |archive-date=30 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830103132/https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-likely-to-take-up-tejas-mark-2-case-soon-to-grant-permission-122082901307_1.html |url-status=live }}

It will have an infra-red search and track (IRST) system and a missile approach warning system.{{cite news|url=https://www.janes.com/article/86671/aero-india-2019-ada-unveils-tejas-af-mk-2-medium-weight-fighter|title=Aero India 2019: ADA unveils Tejas AF Mk 2 Medium Weight Fighter|last1=Tauro|first1=Caron Natasha|date=20 February 2019|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220163751/https://www.janes.com/article/86671/aero-india-2019-ada-unveils-tejas-af-mk-2-medium-weight-fighter|archive-date=20 February 2019|location=Bangalore}} An increase in payload capacity to {{cvt|6500|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and internal fuel capacity to over {{cvt|3400|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, will allow it to carry more weapons with a longer range.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajaishukla.com/2019/03/the-tejas-mark-2-fighter-has-been.html|title=The Tejas Mark 2 fighter has been bulked up into medium fighter category|website=www.ajaishukla.com|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625010755/https://www.ajaishukla.com/2019/03/the-tejas-mark-2-fighter-has-been.html|url-status=live}}

During Exercise Tarang Shakti on August 16, 2024, at Sulur Air Force Station, MRF presented its Aero-Muscle tire, which was designed primarily for the Tejas Mark 2. It can endure increased weight, higher speed, and more demanding operating conditions. As opposed to the Mark 1/1A's 26 X 8.0-14 dimension, the Mark 2's tires are 27.5 X 7.5-16.{{Cite news |date=2024-08-21 |title=MRF's new 'Aero-Muscle' tyres for Indian hero LCA Tejas Mk2 fighter plane: Details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/policy-and-industry/mrfs-new-aero-muscle-tyres-for-indian-hero-lca-tejas-mk2-fighter-plane-details/articleshow/112671169.cms |access-date=2025-01-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Huma |date=2024-08-16 |title=MRF’s Cutting-Edge Tyres for India’s Fighter Jets and Helicopters |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-mrfs-cutting-edge-tyres-for-indias-fighter-jets-and-helicopters-3584720/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}

The avionics of Tejas Mark 2 will be centered on multisensor data fusion incorporating both active and passive sensors on board. The Tejas Mark 2 would be equipped with a variant of Uttam AESA Radar developed by Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, an integrated Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for passive target acquisition, a Unified Electronic Warfare Suite (UEWS) for survivability and a new Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC). The Tejas Mark 2 will have indigenous software-defined radio-based tactical data link for secured communication and network-centric warfare capabilities supported by Air Force Network digital information grid.{{cite web|last=Krishnan M|first=Anantha|date=3 February 2020|title=India's Medium Weight Fighter set to fly into detail design phase|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/03/india-defence-expo-medium-weight-fighter.html|access-date=2020-02-03|website=Onmanorama|language=en|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226143120/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/03/india-defence-expo-medium-weight-fighter.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/make-in-india-software-defined-radio-mother-of-all-solutions-for-tactical-communications-of-armed-forces/1680536/|title='Make in India' Software Defined Radio: 'Mother' of all solutions for tactical communications of armed forces|date=20 August 2019 |access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608050027/https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/make-in-india-software-defined-radio-mother-of-all-solutions-for-tactical-communications-of-armed-forces/1680536/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Capabilities of LCA Tejas Mk2: Parliamentary panel explains what makes this fighter jet deadly- The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2024/12/20/capabilities-of-lca-tejas-mk2-parliamentary-panel-explains-what-makes-this-fighter-jet-deadly.amp.html |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.theweek.in}}{{Cite news |date=2024-12-17 |title=IAF squadron shortage being addressed through multi-pronged approaches: Parliamentary panel |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-squadron-shortage-being-addressed-through-multi-pronged-approaches-parliamentary-panel/articleshow/116407651.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-12-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

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The Tejas Mark 2 will have a night vision goggles-compatible glass cockpit dominated by a touch-sensitive wide area display placed in panoramic orientation and a wide-angle holographic head-up display system.{{cite report|title=ADA Annual report 2015-16|url=https://www.ada.gov.in/images/Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|access-date=14 June 2021|archive-date=10 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410214304/https://www.ada.gov.in/images/Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|url-status=live}} The Tejas Mark 2 will have hands-on throttle-and-stick arrangement with right-hand-on-stick and left-hand-on-throttle settings to ease the pilot workload.

In 2008, HAL issued a fresh request for proposal for the procurement of 95- to 100-kilonewton (kN) (21,000–23,000 lbf) thrust-class engine to power the Tejas Mark 2.Sharma, Ravi. [https://web.archive.org/web/20080930201659/http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/27/stories/2008092755480700.htm "Kaveri engine programme delinked from the Tejas."] The Hindu, (Chennai, India), 27 September 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2012. In 2010, after extensive evaluation of both the Eurojet EJ200 and the General Electric F414, GE's F414 INS6 afterburning turbofan engine was declared as the lowest bidder. The deal covered the purchase of 99 GE F414 engines, with the initial batch supplied directly by GE, while the remainder is to be manufactured in India by HAL under a transfer-of-technology agreement.{{cite web|url=https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-f414-engines-selected-power-india-light-combat-aircraft-program|title=GE F414 Engines Selected to Power India Light Combat Aircraft Program | GE News|website=www.ge.com|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=23 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623211956/https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-f414-engines-selected-power-india-light-combat-aircraft-program|url-status=live}}Shukla, Ajai. [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=13500 "American engine to power LCA."] Bharat-Rakshak.com, 1 October 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2012. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011160900/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=13500|date=11 October 2012}}[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/india-picks-ge39s-f414-for-tejas-mkii-fighter-348059/ "India picks GE's F414 for Tejas MkII fighter."] Flight International, 1 October 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2012. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809151440/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/india-picks-ge39s-f414-for-tejas-mkii-fighter-348059/|date=9 August 2011}}

The GE F414 INS6 engine has a maximum thrust output of 98 kN and also offers improved specific fuel consumption over the F404 IN20 engine selected to power both Mark 1 and Mark 1A variants of Tejas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.geaviation.com/sites/default/files/datasheet-F414-Family.pdf|title=F414 turbofan engines specification|access-date=15 September 2019|archive-date=2 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702044455/http://www.geaviation.com/sites/default/files/datasheet-F414-Family.pdf|url-status=live}} The aircraft is designed keeping in mind that GE's F414 will be replaced once an Indian powerplant is available.{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Manish Kumar|title=DRDO's Light Tank Will Be Power Pack As "The Highest Altitude Operable Tank In The Globe": G. Satheesh Reddy, Chairman DRDO|url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/DRDO-s-Light-Tank-Will-Be-Power-Pack-As-The-Highest-Altitude-Operable-Tank-In-The-Globe-G-Satheesh-Reddy-Chairman-DRDO/09-03-2021-383371/|access-date=11 March 2021|publisher=BW BusinessWorld|date=11 March 2021|archive-date=11 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311095914/http://www.businessworld.in/article/DRDO-s-Light-Tank-Will-Be-Power-Pack-As-The-Highest-Altitude-Operable-Tank-In-The-Globe-G-Satheesh-Reddy-Chairman-DRDO/09-03-2021-383371/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Tejas done, focus on three other fighter jets: two for IAF, one Navy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/aero-india-2021-tejas-done-focus-on-three-other-fighter-jets-two-for-iaf-one-navy-7175125/|publisher=The Indian EXPRESS|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205145054/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/aero-india-2021-tejas-done-focus-on-three-other-fighter-jets-two-for-iaf-one-navy-7175125/|url-status=live}} Therefore, the future engine replacement should make minimal changes in the configuration.

By 2023, 8 units of F414 has been delivered as a part of 99 engine deal.{{Cite web |author= |date=2023-06-22 |title=GE Aerospace to co-produce F414 engines in India for Tejas Mk2 fighter jets |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/220623/ge-aerospace-to-co-produce-f414-engines-in-india-for-tejas-mk2-fighter.html |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Roblin |first=Sebastien |date=2017-08-12 |title=Is India on the Verge of Building a Super Jet Fighter? |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/india-the-verge-building-super-jet-fighter-21880 |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=The National Interest |language=en}}

On 22 June 2023, HAL and GE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that clarified the joint production of jet engine in India.{{Cite web |last=Mattoo |first=Shashank |date=2023-06-22 |title=HAL, GE sign agreement on jet engines |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hal-and-ge-aerospace-sign-mou-for-potential-jet-engine-manufacturing-in-india-to-power-tejas-fighter-jets-11687436887638.html |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=mint |language=en}} On 18 November 2023, Dr. Samir V. Kamat of DRDO announced that the United States has provided the necessary permits, opening the door for GE Aerospace and HAL to jointly produce the General Electric F414 engine in India for Tejas Mark 2 and HAL AMCA.{{Cite news |date=2023-11-18 |title=All US clearances received: HAL, GE to produce jet engines for LCA Mark2, AMCA fighter jets in India |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/all-us-clearances-received-hal-ge-to-produce-jet-engines-for-lca-mark2-amca-fighter-jets-in-india/articleshow/105314974.cms |access-date=2023-11-18 |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite news |date=2022-10-21 |title=

General Electric F414 engine to be Made in India with 100% technology transfer, but without IPR; To be used for Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Mk1|work=India's growing Military power |url=https://theigmp.org/general-electric-f414-engine-to-be-made-in-india-with-100-technology-transfer-but-without-ipr-to-be-used-for-tejas-mk2-and-amca-mk1/ |access-date=2022-10-27}} As of August 2024, the negotiations for technology transfer for licensed production is to start soon which will be followed by signing of final contract within six months. Production of indigenous engines in a new Bengaluru facility is to start within 2 years of signing the deal and delivery within three years of the same.{{Cite news |last=Pubby |first=Manu |date=2024-08-10 |title=Technical, price bids submitted in fighter jet engine deal with US |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms?from=mdr#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17233999663898&csi=1&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/technical-price-bids-submitted-in-fighter-jet-engine-deal-with-us/articleshow/112411614.cms |access-date=2024-08-12 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}} As of September 2024, the Government of India is to form a negotiating committee for finalising the deal with representatives from Ministry of Defence, HAL, ADA and GTRE. A majority of the workshare maybe outsourced to the private sector.{{Cite news |last=Pubby |first=Manu |date=2024-09-27 |title=Fighter engine deal likely this year: HAL CMD |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/fighter-engine-deal-likely-this-year-hal-cmd/articleshow/113714152.cms |access-date=2024-09-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

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Indian Air Force – 10 squadrons{{Cite web |last=Kadidal |first=Akhil |date=2022-09-06 |title=Update: India sanctions Tejas Mk 2 fighter project |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-india-sanctions-tejas-mk-2-fighter-project |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=www.janes.com |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127202208/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-india-sanctions-tejas-mk-2-fighter-project |url-status=live }}

• Phase 1 – 6 squadrons{{cite news |title=IAF committed to induct 6 LCA Mark2 fighter squadrons: Air Chief VR Chaudhari |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/iaf-committed-to-induct-6-lca-mark2-fighter-squadrons-air-chief-vr-chaudhari20220718100828/ |access-date=20 July 2022 |agency=ANI |date=18 July 2022 |archive-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720055244/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/iaf-committed-to-induct-6-lca-mark2-fighter-squadrons-air-chief-vr-chaudhari20220718100828/ |url-status=live }}
• Phase 2 – 4 squadrons{{Cite web |last=Dutta |first=Amrita Nayak |date=2022-10-22 |title=16 Countries Interested in LCA Tejas Mk2, Efforts on to Identify Private Agencies to Speed Up Production |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/16-countries-interested-in-lca-tejas-mk2-efforts-on-to-identify-private-agencies-to-speed-up-production-6222199.html |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=22 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022131527/https://www.news18.com/news/india/16-countries-interested-in-lca-tejas-mk2-efforts-on-to-identify-private-agencies-to-speed-up-production-6222199.html |url-status=live }}

File:Tejas MKII Load Configuration.jpg

{{Aircraft specs

|ref=Jane's Defence Weekly, Onmanorama, Defexpo 2020 and Aero India 2021

|prime units?=met

|crew=One or two

|length m=14.65{{Cite web |last=Kadidal |first=Akhil |date=2022-09-06 |title=Update: India sanctions Tejas Mk 2 fighter project |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-india-sanctions-tejas-mk-2-fighter-project |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=www.janes.com |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127202208/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-india-sanctions-tejas-mk-2-fighter-project |url-status=live }}

|span m=8.50|height m=4.87

|wing area sqm=44

|airfoil=

|empty weight kg=7850|empty weight note=(expected)

|gross weight kg=11300|gross weight note=(expected)

|max takeoff weight kg=17500

|max takeoff weight note=(expected){{cite news|last1=Sagar|first1=Pradip R|title=20 years since LCA Tejas's first flight: What's next for India's indigenous fighter programme?|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/05/20-years-since-lca-tejass-first-flight-whats-next-for-indias-indigenous-fighter-programme.html|access-date=11 January 2021|publisher=The Week|date=5 January 2021|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305225530/https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/05/20-years-since-lca-tejass-first-flight-whats-next-for-indias-indigenous-fighter-programme.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Tejas Mk2Light Combat Aircraft|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/lca-mk2.htm|publisher=GlobalSecurity.org|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717013719/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/lca-mk2.htm|url-status=live}}

|fuel capacity={{cvt|3400|kg}} internal; additional {{cvt|3500|kg}} with drop tank{{cite news |last1=Shukla |first1=Ajai |title=Here's how Tejas Mark 2 is evolving into a bigger, powerful fighter |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/here-s-how-tejas-mark-2-is-evolving-into-a-bigger-powerful-fighter-121122901540_1.html |access-date=31 December 2021 |publisher=Business Standard India |date=30 December 2021 |archive-date=31 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231070311/https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/here-s-how-tejas-mark-2-is-evolving-into-a-bigger-powerful-fighter-121122901540_1.html |url-status=live }}

|more general=* Payload: {{cvt|6500|kg}} external stores{{cite news |last1=Peri |first1=Dinakar |title=LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lca-mk2-to-roll-out-next-year-first-flight-in-2023-says-scientist/article36419325.ece |access-date=14 September 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=17 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917072547/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lca-mk2-to-roll-out-next-year-first-flight-in-2023-says-scientist/article36419325.ece |url-status=live }}

|eng1 number=1

|eng1 name=General Electric F414-INS6

|eng1 type=afterburning turbofan with FADEC

|eng1 kn=

|eng1 kn-ab=98

|more power={{cite web |title=F414turbofan engines |url=https://www.geaviation.com/sites/default/files/datasheet-F414-Family.pdf |website=GE Aviation |publisher=General Electric |access-date=19 January 2022 |archive-date=2 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702044455/http://www.geaviation.com/sites/default/files/datasheet-F414-Family.pdf |url-status=live }} (Indigenous 110kn engine to be used in future)

|max speed kmh=

|max speed mach=1.8{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Rahul |title=LCA Mk-2 set to have heavier payload capacity, better range |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lca-mk-2-set-to-have-heavier-payload-capacity-better-range-101663525099790.html |access-date=19 September 2022 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=18 September 2022 |archive-date=18 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918182013/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lca-mk-2-set-to-have-heavier-payload-capacity-better-range-101663525099790.html |url-status=live }}

|cruise speed kmh=

|range km=3000

|range note=

|combat range km=1500

|ferry range km=3500

|ferry range note=with 3 external fuel tanks

|ceiling m=17300

|ceiling ft=56758

|g limits=+9/−3.5

|wing loading kg/m2=

|thrust/weight=

|guns=1 × {{convert|30|mm}} GSh-30-1

|hardpoint capacity=

|hardpoints=13 hardpoints with a capacity of around 6.5 tonnes (expected), with provisions to carry combinations of :

• Air-to-air missile :
• MICA (planned)
• ASRAAM{{cite web|title=Tracking The Tejas: How The Tejas Mk2 Design Became The Medium Weight Fighter|date=23 February 2019|url=https://delhidefencereview.com/2019/02/23/tracking-the-tejas-the-tejas-mk2-grows-a-pair-becomes-the-medium-weight-fighter/|publisher=Delhi Defence Review|access-date=23 February 2019|archive-date=26 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226142850/http://delhidefencereview.com/2019/02/23/tracking-the-tejas-the-tejas-mk2-grows-a-pair-becomes-the-medium-weight-fighter/|url-status=live}}
• Meteor (planned){{Cite web |url=https://defenceupdate.in/mwf-tejas-tejas-mk2-mwf-will-important/ |title=MWF Tejas :-Why Tejas Mk2 (MWF) Will be Important — Indian Defence News |access-date=3 July 2020 |archive-date=13 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113145914/https://defenceupdate.in/mwf-tejas-tejas-mk2-mwf-will-important/ |url-status=dead }}
• Astra (planned){{cite web|title=HAL Plans to Certify Astra Mk1 and ASRAAM Air to Air Missile|date=15 April 2021 |url=https://www.eletimes.com/hal-plans-to-certify-astra-mk1-and-asraam-air-to-air-missile|publisher=Eletimes|access-date=15 April 2021|archive-date=11 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611165438/https://www.eletimes.com/hal-plans-to-certify-astra-mk1-and-asraam-air-to-air-missile|url-status=live}}
• NG-CCM (planned){{cite news |last1=M |first1=Tushar |title=Bharat Dynamics, MBDA missiles deal to help indigenous programs in India |url=https://globaldata.com/bharat-dynamics-mbda-missiles-deal-help-indigenous-programs-india-says-globaldata/ |access-date=25 August 2021 |publisher=Global Data |date=19 August 2021 |archive-date=25 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825154342/https://globaldata.com/bharat-dynamics-mbda-missiles-deal-help-indigenous-programs-india-says-globaldata/ |url-status=live }}
• Air-to-surface missile :
• BrahMos-NG ALCM{{cite news|title=BrahMos to make a generational leap, become lighter, faster and more lethal supersonic cruise missile|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/brahmos-to-make-a-generational-leap-become-lighter-faster-and-more-lethal-supersonic-cruise-missile-2182681.html|publisher=ZEENEWS|access-date=22 February 2019|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511091626/https://zeenews.india.com/india/brahmos-to-make-a-generational-leap-become-lighter-faster-and-more-lethal-supersonic-cruise-missile-2182681.html|url-status=live}}
• LR-ALCM (planned){{cite web |last1=Krishnan M |first1=Anantha |title=Inspiring ADA; LCAAFMk2 will roll out by August 2022: Dr Madhusudana Rao |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G30L78MSdQk |website=YouTube |date=26 January 2021 |publisher=Tarmak |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-date=18 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818103122/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G30L78MSdQk |url-status=live }}
• Rudram 2/3 (planned)
• Storm Shadow (planned)
• Crystal Maze{{cite web|title=Tejas Mark II to have ability to conduct Balakot-like operations|date=19 March 2020|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tejas-mark-ii-to-have-ability-to-conduct-balakot-like-ops/story-kMUDWj7o7GkrK2WTsAsGEM.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=19 March 2020|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729072744/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tejas-mark-ii-to-have-ability-to-conduct-balakot-like-ops/story-kMUDWj7o7GkrK2WTsAsGEM.html|url-status=live}}
• Anti-radiation missile :
• Rudram 1/2 (planned)
• Bombs:
• Precision-guided munition :
• Spice
• HSLD-100/250/450/500
• DRDO Glide Bombs
• DRDO SAAW
• Laser-guided bomb :
• Sudarshan
• Cluster munition
• Loitering munition :
• CATS ALFA
• Unguided bomb

|avionics=

• LRDE Uttam AESA Radar{{cite web|title=New Improved Uttam AESA Mk2|date=13 May 2021|url=https://alphadefense.in/new-improved-uttam-aesa-lca-mk2/|publisher=Alpha Defence|access-date=13 May 2021|archive-date=5 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605055159/https://alphadefense.in/new-improved-uttam-aesa-lca-mk2/|url-status=live}}
• CASDIC Unified Electronic Warfare Suite (UEWS){{cite web|last1=Chopra (Retd)|first1=AM Anil|title=Electronic Warfare -Trends – Time For India to Become Atamnirbhar|url=https://airpowerasia.com/2020/08/25/electronic-warfare-trends-time-for-india-to-become-atamnirbhar/|website=Air Power Asia|date=25 August 2020|access-date=16 May 2021|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101606/https://airpowerasia.com/2020/08/25/electronic-warfare-trends-time-for-india-to-become-atamnirbhar/|url-status=live}}
• CASDIC Dual Colour Missile Approach Warning System (DCMAWS){{cite web|title=Dual Colour Missile Approach Warning System for Fighter Aircraft|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/dual-colour-missile-approach-warning-system-dcmaws-fighter-aircraft|website=DRDO|access-date=16 May 2021|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516101607/https://www.drdo.gov.in/dual-colour-missile-approach-warning-system-dcmaws-fighter-aircraft|url-status=live}}
• CASDIC Targeting pod{{cite news |title=Tejas fighter to get indigenous Laser Designator Pod to target the enemy |url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/tejas-fighter-to-get-indigenous-laser-designator-pod-to-target-the-enemy-2172996.html |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=Zee News |date=22 January 2019 |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017191659/https://zeenews.india.com/india/tejas-fighter-to-get-indigenous-laser-designator-pod-to-target-the-enemy-2172996.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=EXCLUSIVE: How A Secretive DRDO Lab Is Saving The IAF Su-30MKI |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/how-a-secretive-drdo-lab-is-saving-the-iaf-su-30mki/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |publisher=Livefist |date=16 February 2017 |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017181649/https://www.livefistdefence.com/how-a-secretive-drdo-lab-is-saving-the-iaf-su-30mki/ |url-status=live }}

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|see also=

• HAL AMCA
• HAL HLFT-42

|related=

• HAL Tejas
• HAL TEDBF

|similar aircraft=

• Chengdu J-10
• General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

|lists=

• List of fighter aircraft
• Fourth-generation jet fighter

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• [https://tejas.gov.in/ADA-Tejas%20Brochure-2015.pdf TEJAS The Indian Light Combat Aircraft, official brochure 2015] (PDF). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711071247/https://www.tejas.gov.in/ADA-Tejas%20Brochure-2015.pdf |date=11 July 2020 }}.

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