Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Tejas 'Leak' Debunked: Normal Aviation Science
Don't worry about the water dripping from Tejas!
It's just the plane's air conditioning system working properly, keeping the pilot cool and comfortable.
It's normal for all planes, not a sign of a leak or problem.
Video of water dripping from Tejas at Dubai Airshow sparked concern
People online claimed it was an oil leak, questioning Tejas' reliability
Water dripping is normal, not a leak or defect, but proof of functioning Environmental Control System (ECS)
ECS cools and dehumidifies cabin air, forming water droplets that are drained outside
Tejas uses bleed air from engines to power ECS, which cools and removes moisture
- Who
- Indian Air Force, Tejas pilots, aviation enthusiasts
- What
- Debunked misconception about Tejas 'leak' at Dubai Airshow
- When
- During and after flight
- Where
- In the cockpit and cabin of aircraft
- Why
- To cool and dehumidify the cabin, making it comfortable for pilots and crew
Misinformation Spreaders
Aviation Experts
Video Interpretation
Misinformation Spreaders
Claimed the dripping was an oil leak
Aviation Experts
Explained it's normal water drainage from ECS
Tejas Reliability
Misinformation Spreaders
Questioned Tejas' reliability due to 'leak'
Aviation Experts
Stated Tejas is highly capable and reliable
- Aircraft System
- Environmental Control System (ECS)
- ECS Purpose
- Cooling and dehumidifying cabin air
- Water Source
- Moist air from breathing and electronic systems
- Water Destination
- Drains outside through outlets under the fuselage
- Tejas' ECS Power
- Bleed air from engines