BANGALORE: The maiden flight of the first production variant of the indigenously-developed supersonic Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, will take place in June next year.

The aircraft will be one of the eight being made under the limited series production (LSP) ordered by the Indian Air Force.

According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Bangalore Complex Managing Director A.K. Saxena, the maiden flight would follow the third prototype of Tejas.

The production of the first Tejas under limited series production is at an advanced stage and ahead of schedule, Mr. Saxena said on the sidelines of a session on `Corporate social responsibility and global compact to improve competitiveness.'

He said the LSP is based on the development of the second prototype of Tejas. The flight trials of this aircraft are satisfactory, he said.

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