HAL begins Main Airframe Fatigue Test of LCA Mk1

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has started the Main Airframe Fatigue Test (MAFT) of Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1 (LCA Mk1) airframe in Bengaluru.

This test has been conducted to understand how the aircraft structure performs in real conditions. The structure of the aircraft is mounted on a test rig to check for any cracks or damage.

The MAFT facility has been inaugurated by Arup Chatterjee (Director, Engineering and Research & Development) HAL.