The TEJAS MK-2 prototype is now likely to take to the skies in the middle of 2027, marking yet another shift in a schedule that has repeatedly slipped over the years.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, or HAL, has confirmed that the first prototype is expected to make its maiden flight between March and July 2027.The clearest confirmation of this window came from HAL Chairman and Managing Director
TEJAS MK-2 First Flight Slips To Mid-2027 As HAL Locks In A Four-Prototype Roadmap
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