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| Tango01 | 12 Nov 2014 1:03 p.m. PST |
… PV6 Light Combat Aircraft trainer variant. "The Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas project witnessed yet another milestone with the first flight of its trainer PV6. The two-seater aircraft piloted by Gp Capt Vivart Singh along with Gp Capt Anoop Kabadwal took to the skies on Saturday afternoon. During the 36-minute flight, all systems functioned as expected, according to a release from the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) office. The aim of the flight was to check the twin cockpit functionality which is similar to series production two-seater aircraft. PV6 has the capability to deliver air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons as required by the Indian Air Force for the Final Operational Clearance…"
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| Coelacanth | 12 Nov 2014 1:32 p.m. PST |
I like our "Tejas" better.  Ron P.S. Try the barbecue. |
| Deadone | 12 Nov 2014 2:40 p.m. PST |
Damn you write terrible headings Tango. I just saw ""Successful maiden flight for the Indian Tejas…" and thought "WTF first flight was in 2001." Thanks for the news though. |
| elsyrsyn | 12 Nov 2014 6:02 p.m. PST |
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troopwo  | 13 Nov 2014 9:58 a.m. PST |
"All systems functioned as expected." After the Arjun experience, I am afraid to ask just what was expected? |
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