Indian Air Force's Tejas exhibits 'versatility & agility' at Dubai Air Show 2021

On Thursday, vember 18, for first time in a gulf nation at Dubai Air Show 2021, Indian Air Force's (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), showcased breathtaking aerial maeuvres grabbing attention of many.

" aircraft maeuvred effortlessly, showing off its agility and versatility," IAF said ding that it is a testament to rapid strides that platform has achieved in recent times.

Suryakirans & Al Fursan steal  show 

Dubai's biennial Air Show h commenced with a combined flypast carried out by Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatics Team along with UAE's Al Fursan Display Team. IAF in a statement called it 'a display that signified deep camarerie and bonhomie between two Air Forces'.

Nine Hawk 132 of Suryakiran Team flew in synchronisation with seven Aermacchi MB-339 of Al Fursan over significant landmarks in Dubai including Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab.

Tejas showcases its abilities at Dubai Air Show 2021

crowd present in event appreciated aerobatics displayed by Suryakirans later in afteron. Besides that, indigeusly manufactured Tejas reinforced its ever-increasing popularity by an awe-struck demonstration flight exhibiting its "versatility" and "agility".

Earlier, Indian Air Force while anuncing arrival of HAL-manufactured Tejas h said, "Tejas will showcase its superior flying ability, maeuvrability, and ease of handling against golden backdrop."  

Dubai Air Show 2021 kicked off at AI Maktoum Airport in Dubai. Dubai Air Show is one of leing aero events in Middle East and amongst growing Air shows across globe. show was inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Seikh bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday, vember 14, and concluded on Thursday, vember 18.

Global attention on IAF's LCA Tejas

As per reports, so far Malaysia, Argentina, and Egypt have expressed ir interest in IAF's Tejas. Reports say that Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has plans to purchase 18 multirole light fighter jets. It also has set an ded option to buy ar 18 later. bid is being considered significant for it may emerge as first global buyer of India-me Tejas.

(With ANI Inputs)

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