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