Naval LCA snags CDP for the first time

The naval variant of the Tejas has snagged an cross deck pendant (CDP) with its arrestor hook for the first time.


Naval prototype 2 (NP2) was used in the test with Captain Shivnath Dahiya at the controls. He engaged the arresting cable at a low speed between 50 to 60 knots.

The speed factor will gradually increase with the jet eventually testing at its landing speed of 130 knots.

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