00:00Tejas, whose majestic flight knows no bounds, whose journey through the skies is eternally
00:17unstoppable. The unwavering spirit, the profound determination that will never, ever bend or yield.
00:24The extraordinary valour, the immense courage that absolutely refuses to be defeated, that
00:31will never know failure. Actually, for the past two days, a picture has been widely discussed
00:37across the world. It's of Tejas, which was displaying India's might in the skies at the
00:43Dubai airshow. Then, a misfortune was seen on the nation's heart. A wound, a pain and
00:52an indomitable saga of valour. Tejas is not just a fighter jet, but the courage of India's
01:00engineering excellence, the heartbeat of our scientists and the shield of our army.
01:06Tejas truly represents the diligent efforts of HAL, the ambitious vision of DRDO and the
01:12very essence of India's growing self-reliance. Indeed, Tejas is a remarkably lightweight yet
01:18exceptionally lethal multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft, fully capable of neutralizing any
01:23adversary across all three domains, air, land and sea. Equipped with a single engine,
01:30tie-less, composite delta wing design, Tejas' light body seems to grip and turn the air,
01:38its speed like flashing lightning. When Tejas takes to the skies, it directly challenges the heavens at a
01:45speed of Mach 1.6 to 1.8, which translates to roughly 2,000 to 2,200 km per hour. Even at an
01:53altitude of 50,000 feet, it maintains its remarkable stability and proves itself just as deadly.
02:00It can pierce the enemy's heart up to a 3,000 km range in the air. Tejas' wings are never empty,
02:08they hold the very strength of India. It is equipped with eight to nine hardpoints,
02:13capable of carrying advanced BVR and WVR missiles like Astra and Darby, along with precision laser
02:19guided bombs, various standoff weapons and a substantial payload of nearly 4,000 kg. All
02:24these capabilities combined effectively transform the Tejas into a formidable mini air force.
02:30A warrior who descends from the skies, raining down destruction and on the ground completely
02:35obliterates every trace of the enemy. Tejas' power isn't just in its mighty wings, its mind is truly
02:42Indian and incredibly sharp too. Glass cockpit, multi-function display, digital fly-by-wire
02:48controls, allowing the pilot to perform high-grade aerobatics without risking their life. India-made
02:55Uttam radar can track multiple targets simultaneously and evade enemy electronic jammers.
03:02Along with its advanced EW suit, jammer and missile warning system, Tejas not only fights but also sees
03:15the enemy, understands it and then strikes precisely at the right time. The Tejas aircraft is compact in
03:23size but this very feature is its most significant striking capability. Its low radar signature coupled
03:29with its exceptional ability to make extremely sharp turns and its air-to-air refueling capability
03:35allows it to undertake extended missions both within and beyond our borders. Air defense,
03:40interception, ground attack, maritime strike operations. This means a single platform capable
03:45of handling four distinct types of warfare. This truly is the remarkable and genuine prowess of Tejas.
03:50In the air, Tejas acts as both the pilot's trusted companion and their steadfast protector.
03:54The Zero Martin Baker ejection seat, which is designed to save lives even when the aircraft
03:59is just a few meters above the ground. However, tragically, during the Dubai Air Show,
04:04the brave Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Naaman Shyam was martyred.
04:09But since its induction into the Indian Air Force in 2016, this is only the second incident of a Tejas
04:18crash which testifies to its advanced technology, indomitable capability, and incredible valor.
04:26And above all, Tejas possesses what is dearest to any nation, its indigenous spirit. Its structure
04:35extensively incorporates composite materials, an India-made radar, India-developed electronic systems,
04:42and an India-built flight control. This means Tejas is not just an aircraft for India, made in India,
04:51with Indian technology. It is India's self-confidence.
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