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Light Combat Aircraft
About Light Combat Aircraft
What are Light Combat Aircraft?
Light Combat Aircraft or LCA is a fighter aircraft that is on the lower side of weight, cost, and other features. Also known as light fighters, the aircraft provides cost-effective design and performance by selecting specific features according to requirements. A well-designed LCA can also match heavier jets and that too at a lower cost. LCAs are thus considered as strategically valuable assets.
Why LCAs are important?
One of the major aims of LCAs is to address the standard air-to-air fighter effectiveness needs at minimum cost. These requirements, in order of importance, are:
1. Element of surprise
Surprise is a significant advantage. It
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