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Tejas Fighter Jet: Analysis of Recent Crashes and Safety Record Following Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 08:53 pm CST
Following a tragic crash at the Dubai Air Show, this article examines the safety record of India's indigenous Tejas fighter jet, comparing it with the aircraft's first-ever crash in March 2024. The piece explores the aircraft's 24-year operational history, technical specifications, and the manufacturer's assertions about its safety features despite recent incidents.
Tejas Fighter Jet: India's Indigenous Aircraft's History, Capabilities and Recent Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 07:50 pm CST
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous 4.5-generation combat aircraft, recently experienced a crash at the Dubai Air Show resulting in the pilot's death. This article explores five key facts about the Tejas, including its design specifications, payload capacity, operational history since its first test flight in 2001, and its significance to India's defense manufacturing initiative with the recent approval of 97 additional Tejas Mark 1A jets for the Indian Air Force.