+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 23, 2008 Click Scheduled to fly in early 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted November 23, 2008 one of th ugliest birds I ever saw... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 23, 2008 MAy be its because it is painted in yellow primer? It would look better once it painted in IAF Grey like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted November 23, 2008 That picture looks much better. Hey, do you have a picture of the planform? Can't quite tell what the wing configuration is...delta? FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 23, 2008 That picture looks much better. Hey, do you have a picture of the planform? Can't quite tell what the wing configuration is...delta? FC Is it called Cranked Delta? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted November 23, 2008 Interesting...a double delta (cranked maybe) but in a convex instead of concave setup. Is this aircraft supposed to be an advanced trainer (ie basic trainees go to this aircraft before progressing to their front line fighter)? FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triplethr3at 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Does look interesting. Is the aircraft created for ground attack or is it an airsuperiority fighter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stick 773 Posted November 23, 2008 one of th ugliest birds I ever saw... I'll second that...we are so primitive sometimes it shows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 23, 2008 I'll second that...we are so primitive sometimes it shows! Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 23, 2008 Interesting...a double delta (cranked maybe) but in a convex instead of concave setup. Is this aircraft supposed to be an advanced trainer (ie basic trainees go to this aircraft before progressing to their front line fighter)? FC The single seat variant of the aircraft was meant to replace IAF's large fleet of MiG-21s and perform duties what it did i.e CAP, CAS, light strike etc. However, delays meant IAF looking for other fighters to replace the MiG-21s, hence the IAF MMRCA saga. The twin seater would be a trainer, it can be adpated in combat role. Probably used as a dedicated precision strike aircraft , the way IAF uses its Mirage 2000THs. A Naval variant is also under development to arm India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, with a raised cockpit, drooping nose, strengthened landing gear, hook etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted November 23, 2008 yup looks better in grey, but still not a sexy plane. But hey we build planes to work and fly not to be sexy.... is someone planing creating this bird? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stick 773 Posted November 23, 2008 Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder Touche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted November 28, 2008 looks kinda like a TA-4 + AMX + Eurofighter, with a bit of mirage 2000 thrown in for good measure. I like it's looks, it's not really beautiful, but elegantly functional. Though the big bubble canopy does seem out of proportion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted November 28, 2008 looks very nice... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
