Tejas set to dominate skies with DRDO’s cutting-edge radar & missiles, potentially matching Rafale & outclassing opponents. ~A Thread🧵
1. Radar Edge
Unlike rivals` GaAs-based radars, Uttam uses Gallium Nitride (GaN), offering 20-25% better range (>200km for 2m² targets) & superior heat dissipation. It even outperforms Rafale’s GaAs-based RBE2-AA radar (200km range).
2. Electronic Warfare Resilience
GaN’s superior resistance to electronic countermeasures enhances performance in dense EM environments. Rafale’s SPECTRA EW suite is world-class, but Tejas’s Unified EW Suite with GaN-based Uttam matches it, with faster indigenous upgrades.