Tejas Mark II coming soon: Powerful engine, greater load-carrying capability, and more

Tejas Mark II is likely to be rolled out next year. This will a more potent version of the indigenous Tejas multi-role combat jet featuring a much powerful engine, greater load-carrying capability and next-generation electronic warfare system. Its first high-speed trials will start in 2023, according to Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd R Madhavan. The structural package and related work, which will have an array of superior avionics, was progressing well, he said. The production of the high-performance jet is likely to start around 2025.