Major Change in Final MWF design, 1:1 Model at DefExpo(cockpit), IAI-HAL Heron Deal

The project so far The present allocation is about Rs 2,500 crore and it is only a matter of time before the funding is enhanced for increased scope of the MWF. “We are unable to put an estimated figure now as to how much the project would cost till the four prototypes are rolled out. At this stage, the cost of many requirements is still being estimated. On completion of all estimations a final figure will emerge,” an official said. The idea of MWF was mooted after the IAF wanted an ideal platform to replace Mirage 2000, Jaguar and the MiG 29. It wanted a fighter with improved range, endurance, lethality and increased payload carrying capacity. Based on the requirements projected by Air HQ for enhanced performance, configuration optimization studies were initiated by ADA in November 2016. “A configuration with improved performance and an increase in internal fuel were evolved. Subsequently, the IAF also indicated a requirement to integrate heavy stand-off weapons. To meet these capabilities, a final configura