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1
Q

What is the full form of LCA ?

A

Light Combat Aircraft

2
Q

Was LCA Tejas developed indigenously ?

A

Yes

3
Q

How many seats does LCA Tejas have ?

A

1

4
Q

How many engines does LCA Tejas have ?

A

1

5
Q

What is LCA Tejas pegged as ?

A

Smallest and lightest supersonic fighter aircraft

6
Q

Who designed, developed and manufactured it ?

A

HAL

7
Q

What was LCA Tejas intended to replace ?

A

MiG 21 fighters

8
Q

What is the range of LCA Tejas ?

A

400 km

9
Q

What about LCA Tejas’ weaponry

A

It can fire air-to-ari missiles, bombs and precision ammunition

10
Q

How does it help IAF in terms of international training ?

A

LCA does not need to stop at many locations enroute to training