Paper to Flight : The Design Story of India`s Carrier Borne Fighter

"Paper to Flight" chronicles India''s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) journey, from inception to successful flight operations. The book explores Tejas'' development, milestones, and operational deployments, highlighting indigenous aircraft development''s strategic significance for national defence and self-reliance

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—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.