The development of the Tejas Mk1A programme witnessed another successful milestone when the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated in prototype LSP7 and successfully flown on 19 February 2024. The DFCC integrated, is indigenously developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (AD.
Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer features Quadraplex Power PC based Processor, high speed autonomous state machine based I/O controller, enhanced computational throughput and complex on-board software complied to DO178C level- A safety requirements.
All critical parameters and performance of the flight controls were found satisfactory. The maiden flight was piloted by Wg Cdr Siddarth Singh KMJ (Retd) of National Flight Test Centre.
Aeronautical Development Agency, has successfully type certified Tejas-Light Combat aircraft (LCA). Indian Air Force has already operationalised Tejas LCA Mk1. Tejas LCA MK1 equipped squadrons are undertaking all tasks meant for such squadrons.
SK Chatterji
