Tejas Engraved Whiskey Tumbler

The Tejas Mk1A Engraved Whiskey Glass is a tribute to India’s journey toward self-reliance in combat aviation—a journey marked by perseverance, engineering ambition, and national resolve.

Precision-engraved in clean technical line art, this glass captures the sharp delta-wing profile of the Tejas Mk1A—an aircraft that stands as a symbol of modern Indian aerospace confidence.

Why the Tejas Mk1A is special in India

• An idea decades in the making
  The Tejas story began in the 1980s with the vision of replacing aging MiG-21s using an indigenous fighter. What followed was one of the most ambitious aerospace programs India had ever attempted—designing a modern combat aircraft largely from scratch.

• The Mk1A turning point
  While the original Tejas Mk1 proved the concept, the Mk1A represents maturity. With upgraded radar, electronic warfare systems, advanced avionics, and improved maintainability, the Mk1A transformed Tejas from a developmental success into a frontline-ready combat aircraft.

• A first for Indian engineering
  Tejas introduced multiple firsts for India: a fly-by-wire flight control system, extensive use of composite materials, and a digital cockpit designed around modern pilot workflows. Each milestone marked India closing the gap with established aerospace powers.

• From skepticism to squadron service
  Early in its life, Tejas faced criticism and doubt—internally and externally. Its eventual induction into the Indian Air Force, followed by large Mk1A orders, marked a quiet but powerful shift: trust earned through capability, not rhetoric.

• A statement of intent
  When the IAF committed to the Mk1A in significant numbers, it wasn’t just buying an aircraft—it was endorsing an ecosystem. Tejas became the foundation upon which future indigenous fighters, including more advanced variants, would be built.

• A pilot’s modern light fighter
  Among aviators, the Tejas is praised for its agility, relaxed handling, and excellent cockpit visibility. Lightweight, responsive, and digitally native, it reflects a new generation of combat aviation philosophy.

About the glass

This whiskey glass mirrors the Tejas Mk1A’s character—modern, precise, and confident.

• Premium crystal-clear whiskey glass (approx. 250 ml)

• Precision engraving of the Tejas Mk1A profile, highlighting its delta wing, intake design, and compact multirole stance

• Clean, minimalist aviation line-art style ideal for collectors

• Perfect for whiskey, bourbon, or as a proud desk or shelf display

Glass Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 9.3 Centimeters

Glass Weight: 330 g

Glass Capacity: 300 ml

These glasses are heavy with a solid bottom where most of the weight holds. This makes them great to hold in your hand. These glasses are well made and if you care for them it'll last you a lifetime.

NOTE: These engravings are hand finished which take about 5 hours. When we get your order, we will take 2-3 days to finish the engraved glasses and will ship them out on the 4th day. Typically they will reach you 10 days from the day you place the order.

Since the glasses are hand engraved, it will be 95% as shown in the image, the rest 5% variance is unique to each hand engraving process.

Who this glass is for

• Indian Air Force personnel (serving & retired)

• Aviation enthusiasts who follow indigenous defence programs

• Engineers, designers, and aerospace professionals

• Collectors of modern military aviation memorabilia

• Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Made-in-India aviation tribute

Why it belongs in your collection

The Tejas Mk1A is more than a fighter jet.
It is proof that persistence can overcome doubt, and ambition can become capability.

It represents a nation learning, iterating, and finally trusting its own wings.

Raise a glass to the aircraft that carries India’s future—
etched in glass, powered by belief.