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===Funding and future developments=== |
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In November, 2010, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) sought $2-[[1000000000 (number)|billion]] (approximately {{Indian Rupee|link=Indian rupee}} 9,060 [[crore]]) of funding for the development of the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).<ref name=Bstandard>{{cite news|title=ADA seeks $2 bn for advanced medium combat aircraft|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ada-seeks-2-bn-for-advanced-medium-combat-aircraft/415644/|accessdate=27 July 2012|newspaper=Business Standard}}</ref> PS Subramanyam subsequently stated, “We have just started working on this fifth-generation aircraft, for which we had already received sanctions to the tune of Rs 100 crore. The way the government is cooperating, I am able to say that we will receive the funding ($2 billion) in the next 18 months.”<ref name=Bstandard/> Funding will initially be utilized to develop two technology demonstrators and seven prototypes. The first flight test |
In November, 2010, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) sought $2-[[1000000000 (number)|billion]] (approximately {{Indian Rupee|link=Indian rupee}} 9,060 [[crore]]) of funding for the development of the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).<ref name=Bstandard>{{cite news|title=ADA seeks $2 bn for advanced medium combat aircraft|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ada-seeks-2-bn-for-advanced-medium-combat-aircraft/415644/|accessdate=27 July 2012|newspaper=Business Standard}}</ref> PS Subramanyam subsequently stated, “We have just started working on this fifth-generation aircraft, for which we had already received sanctions to the tune of Rs 100 crore. The way the government is cooperating, I am able to say that we will receive the funding ($2 billion) in the next 18 months.”<ref name=Bstandard/> Funding will initially be utilized to develop two technology demonstrators and seven prototypes. The first flight test was expected to take place by 2017.<ref name=Bstandard/> Currently, the configuration finalization is planned for 2018, with the first flight planned for 2020.<ref name="flight"/> |
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By August 2011, the aircraft was in preliminary design phase. As of July 2012, with aerodynamic design optimisation near complete, the AMCA's broad specifications are final. The aircraft will have a weight of 16-18 tonnes with 2-tonnes of internal weapons and four-tonnes of internal fuel with a combat ceiling of 15-km, max speed of 1.8-Mach at 11-km.<ref name=span /> The final design is expected to be shown to the air force by 2012, after which full scale development on the aircraft may start.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-to-build-its-own-stealth-fighter-jet/173785-3.html|title=India to build its own stealth fighter jet|date=2011-08-07|author=Surya Gangadharan|publisher=IBNlive.com|accessdate=2011-08-08}}</ref> |
By August 2011, the aircraft was in preliminary design phase. As of July 2012, with aerodynamic design optimisation near complete, the AMCA's broad specifications are final. The aircraft will have a weight of 16-18 tonnes with 2-tonnes of internal weapons and four-tonnes of internal fuel with a combat ceiling of 15-km, max speed of 1.8-Mach at 11-km.<ref name=span /> The final design is expected to be shown to the air force by 2012, after which full scale development on the aircraft may start.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-to-build-its-own-stealth-fighter-jet/173785-3.html|title=India to build its own stealth fighter jet|date=2011-08-07|author=Surya Gangadharan|publisher=IBNlive.com|accessdate=2011-08-08}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:11, 7 February 2013
| Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) | |
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| Wind tunnel testing model of AMCA | |
| Role | Stealth air superiority and multirole fighter |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Designer | Aeronautical Development Agency |
| First flight | 2020 (planned)[1] |
| Introduction | 2022 |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary users | Indian Air Force Indian Naval Air Arm |
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), formerly known as the Medium Combat Aircraft (MCA), is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter being developed by India. It will complement the HAL Tejas, the Sukhoi/HAL FGFA, the Sukhoi Su-30MKI and the Dassault Rafale. Unofficial design work on the AMCA has been started.[2] A naval version is confirmed as Indian Navy also contributed to the funding. In February 2013, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) unveiled a 1:8 scale model at Aero India 2013.[3]
Development
In August 2006, India's then defence minister Pranab Mukherjee announced in Parliament that the government is evaluating experiences gained from the Tejas programme for the MCA.[4]
In October 2008, the Indian Air Force asked the ADA to prepare a detailed project report on the development of a Medium Combat Aircraft (MCA) incorporating stealth features.[5]
In February 2009, ADA director PS Subramanyam said at an Aero-India 2009 seminar, that they are working closely with Indian Air Force to develop a Medium Combat Aircraft. He added that according to the specification provided by the Indian Air Force, it would likely be a 20-ton aircraft powered by two GTX Kaveri engines.[6]
In April 2010, the Indian Air Force issued the Air Staff requirements (ASR) for the AMCA which placed the aircraft in the 25-ton category.[7]
Funding and future developments
In November, 2010, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) sought $2-billion (approximately ₹ 9,060 crore) of funding for the development of the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).[8] PS Subramanyam subsequently stated, “We have just started working on this fifth-generation aircraft, for which we had already received sanctions to the tune of Rs 100 crore. The way the government is cooperating, I am able to say that we will receive the funding ($2 billion) in the next 18 months.”[8] Funding will initially be utilized to develop two technology demonstrators and seven prototypes. The first flight test was expected to take place by 2017.[8] Currently, the configuration finalization is planned for 2018, with the first flight planned for 2020.[1]
By August 2011, the aircraft was in preliminary design phase. As of July 2012, with aerodynamic design optimisation near complete, the AMCA's broad specifications are final. The aircraft will have a weight of 16-18 tonnes with 2-tonnes of internal weapons and four-tonnes of internal fuel with a combat ceiling of 15-km, max speed of 1.8-Mach at 11-km.[9] The final design is expected to be shown to the air force by 2012, after which full scale development on the aircraft may start.[10]
Design
The AMCA will be designed with a very small radar cross-section and will also feature serpentine shaped air-intakes, internal weapons and the use of composites and other materials.[11]
It will be a twin-engined design using the GTX Kaveri engine with thrust vectoring with the possibility of giving the aircraft supercruise capabilities.[4] Talks on a joint venture with France for development of Kaveri engine is on progress.[12] As part of the multidisciplinary design optimisation (MDO) currently on for the AMCA—wind-tunnel testing model of the MCA airframe was seen at Aero-India 2009.[13] —that design-based stealth features will include further optimised airframe shaping, edge matching, body conforming antennae and a low IR signature through nozzle design, engine bay cooling and work on reduced exhaust temperature.[9]
As well as advanced sensors the aircraft will be equipped with missiles like DRDO Astra and other advanced missiles, stand-off weapons and precision weapons.[11] The aircraft will have the capability to deploy Precision Guided Munitions. The aircraft will feature extended detection range and targeting range with the ability to release weapons at supersonic speeds. The aircraft's avionics suite will include AESA radar, IRST and appropriate electronic warfare systems and all aspect missile warning suite.[14]
Potential customers
General characteristics
Data from [9]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 (pilot)
Performance
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ a b Advanced medium combat aircraft first flight likely in 2020 - Flightglobal.com, February 7, 2013
- ^ Neelam Matthews. "India Develops Requirements For AMCA". Aviation Week.
- ^ "AMCA to be studded with new-age technologies". Indian Express. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ a b http://www.india-defence.com/specifications/fighters/58
- ^ "India reveals plan to develop indigenous medium fighter".
- ^ "After LCA it's Medium Combat Aircraft". Hindu.com. 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?id=news/awx/2010/04/21/awx_04_21_2010_p0-221350.xml&topicName=India
- ^ a b c "ADA seeks $2 bn for advanced medium combat aircraft". Business Standard. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "India's own AMCA fighter". SP's Aviation.net. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ^ Surya Gangadharan (2011-08-07). "India to build its own stealth fighter jet". IBNlive.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- ^ a b "Medium Combat Aircraft". MCA Handouts at AI-09. Aeronautical Development Agency. 2009-02-13. Archived from the original on 23 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "AMCA update". idrw.org. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ "The Hindu News Update Service". Hindu.com. 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2010-10-21.
- ^ Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) - a knol by Vijainder K Thakur