AMCA News and Discussion

[Yasser76]

Those are listed public and private companies and it is expected of them to spend some resources on PR to show to their shareholders. Same goes with delivery announcements to keep share values in check.

However you want to spin it dude...

 

[CallSignMaverick]

Undergoing RCS testing

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[Deino]

Undergoing RCS testing

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Isn't this much more likely just the old mock-up standing around somewhere?

 

[CallSignMaverick]

Isn't this much more likely just the old mock-up standing around somewhere?

No, it is at the ORANGE facility.

 

[peacemaker99]

Undergoing RCS testing

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Good work but i suspect the jokers in defence min approved onky one prototype, reducing speed of development.

 

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[harpy1]

India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Enters Critical RCS Trials After Satellite Images Expose Full-Scale Fifth-Generation Jet Model - Defence Security Asia

Recent satellite imagery exposing India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engineering model at the ORANGE Radar Cross Section testing facility in Hyderabad has intensified global attention on New Delhi’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter ambitions, marking a critical milestone...

defencesecurityasia.com

Article on what is going on
The Amca model is being tested for Angle reflections
Radar cross section.
Marterial testing

Its good news this project will become Indian flag ship technology alongside next generation nuclear subs and the Type 18 heavy Destroyer programme

 

[Yasser76]

India-US AMCA fighter jet engine deal in limbo amid nearly 300% increase in cost​

India-US AMCA fighter jet engine deal in limbo amid nearly 300% increase in cost

Sources told India Today that the price of the US-made GE F414 engine has climbed from an estimated Rs 70–80 crore per unit to more than Rs 200 crore during ongoing commercial discussions.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[johncliu88]

India-US AMCA fighter jet engine deal in limbo amid nearly 300% increase in cost​

India-US AMCA fighter jet engine deal in limbo amid nearly 300% increase in cost

Sources told India Today that the price of the US-made GE F414 engine has climbed from an estimated Rs 70–80 crore per unit to more than Rs 200 crore during ongoing commercial discussions.

www.indiatoday.in

Is there a plan B to use different jet engines like the French M88 or the Russian RD93? At least to let the prototype to fly first.

 

[SABRE]

Is there a plan B to use different jet engines like the French M88 or the Russian RD93? At least to let the prototype to fly first.

I think Plan B is to develop an engine with France (Safran).