The aerial refueling probe for the LCA Tejas Limited Series Production-8 (LSP-8) is being supplied by UK based Cobham

BANGALORE: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully carried out a hot refuelling procedure on the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas at the HAL airfield. The system performance during the refueling session was in-line with design requirements and was satisfactory.

Hot refuelling, or in-flight refuelling is a complex procedure involving the integration of a probe on to the front of the canopy and on the right side of the aircraft. It involves a single point pressure refueling of the aircraft with the engine in operation.

This capability is highly desired in combat situations which basically puts aside the need for the pilot to park the aircraft, power down and exit the cockpit for refueling to begin.

The aerial refueling probe for the LCA Tejas Limited Series Production-8 (LSP-8) is being supplied by UK based Cobham.