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India's ambitious Tejas Mk2 program, aimed at delivering a 4.5-generation multirole fighter to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) aging MiG-29UPG, Mirage-2000, and Jaguar fleets, is intricately tied to the General Electric (GE) F414 engine. The aircraft's design, from intake cross-section to weight distribution, has been meticulously optimized for the F414, making any switch to an alternative engine, such as the Eurojet EJ200, a complex and time-consuming endeavor that could necessitate a new variant-potentially a "Tejas Mk2B"-and lead to significant delays.
The Tejas Mk2, an advanced evolution of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, is designed to offer superior performance with enhanced avionics, indigenous sensors like the Uttam AESA radar, and a higher payload capacity. Central to its performance is the GE F414-INS6 turbofan engine, which delivers 98 kN of thrust with afterburner, compared to the 84 kN of the GE F404-IN20 used in the Tejas Mk1A. This increased thrust enables the Tejas Mk2 to achieve a higher thrust-to-weight ratio, improved maneuverability, and the ability to carry advanced weaponry, making it a critical asset for the IAF's future operations.