TEJAS MK 1A: An agile AESA Radar, In-flight refueling, Early-warning Suite, efficient weight distribution, Easy maintenance, onboard oxygen generator etc...
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There is nothing like obsolete when the aircraft is continuously upgraded. When Tejas is primarily going to replace MiG-21, it needs to have a combat range of closer to that and it has already!!! MiG-21 can carry a limited types of weapons where Tejas can carry most of the weapons in IAF's inventory including targeting pods. It is tailor made to Indian requirements!!
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US B-52 bombers joined the USAF fleet in 50s and 60s and it is going to serve the US forces for decades to come. no body is calling it as obsolete. I don't know to where those serving and retired IAF generals/officials(quote: EC article) has gone all these days whether in to hibernation or some kind of dhiyana in Himalayas and suddenly putting out there opinion that Tejas is obsolete
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My opinion is there should be two production lines for Tejas one by HAL and one setup by private sector and the production should be accelerated and the aircraft should be continuously upgraded like US F-16 and should be inducted in to the forces in bulk numbers. This is how Indian military aviation industry will grow and the next logical step would be two Engines version of Tejas!! then AMCA!!
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