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Paper to Flight
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- Book Synopsis
- Paper to Flight` charts the remarkable journey of India`s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), from its inception on paper to its successful flight operations. Beginning with a concise introduction to the Air Force variant, Tejas, the narrative dives into the origins, design, and development of the Naval Version (LCA Navy), tracing the milestones from the initial Government Approval (Paper) through to the rigorous stages of flight testing (Flight). The development journey for both versions encompasses the complex processes involved**x2014;identifying operational requirements, conceptualising and simulating designs, drafting detailed engineering plans, and tackling the challenges of building an indigenous combat aircraft. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the teams' collective perseverance and innovation, highlighting their success in overcoming numerous obstacles to develop India`s first indigenously produced ship-borne and air-based combat aircraft.
- About The Author
- With a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Balaji C.D. was commissioned into Indian Navy in September 1978, joining the Engineering Branch. He specialised in Naval Aviation, gaining extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of aircraft on an Aircraft Carrier. He later earned a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9788197198670
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Pentagon Press, (10 September 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 240 x 160 mm
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