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Tejas Mk-2 Crushes F-16's Pride: India's Indigenous Rafale Outperforms American Fighter Jet.
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News18•28-09-2026, 05:01
Tejas Mk-2 Crushes F-16's Pride: India's Indigenous Rafale Outperforms American Fighter Jet.
- •India's indigenous Tejas Mk-2 significantly outperforms the American F-16 in several key aspects.
- •The Tejas Mk-2 boasts a maximum take-off weight of 17,500 kg and 11 state-of-the-art hardpoints.
- •It is powered by a powerful GE F414 engine, providing superior firepower and weapon-carrying capacity.
- •Pakistan's F-16s are older generation light fighter aircraft with limited capabilities for modern warfare.
- •Tejas Mk-2's external payload capacity ranges from 6,500 kg to 9,000 kg, compared to F-16's approximately 7,700 kg.
Key Questions Answered
India's indigenous Tejas Mk-2 has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 17,500 kg.
The Tejas Mk-2 is equipped with a total of 11 state-of-the-art hardpoints, allowing it to carry multiple types of missiles, bombs, and fuel tanks simultaneously.
The Tejas Mk-2 is powered by a high-thrust General Electric (GE) F414 engine, providing it with incredible speed and agility during flight.
