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by sombhat
20 Oct 2009 18:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1898115

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Ajai ji had posted an article in his blog where 12 tonne Interceptor Boats will be used by the Army to patrol the Pangong Tso on the LAC click here. Just found out that the same boats have been issued to the West Bengal Marine Police. It would be coll if they could put it to good use.

Photo
by sombhat
23 Sep 2009 11:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 981252

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Should have liftoff by now, anyone??
by sombhat
28 Aug 2009 19:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 352023

Re: BR Forums Feedback

What happened to the Humour thread!!!! did the adminullahs loose their un-pious sense of humour???? :shock: :shock:
by sombhat
17 Aug 2009 13:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1077445

Re: LCA news and discussion

Misraji wrote: Why does every new kid on the block feel the need to point out "What he thinks" should be done to improve GTRE, DRDO and research in general in India ... :evil:
Dude, why have a forum at all. Just watch aastha channel. One guy speaks, others nod. :lol:
by sombhat
14 Aug 2009 18:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1077445

Re: LCA news and discussion

Yeah right. Unless there is somthing which has not been realeased in Public domain, Parsuram, India TV is suffering a case of DDMites YA I would haven't believed it .. But he claimed this while posing with the aircraft {while stationing himself inside the cockpit }.... And the world will come to an ...
by sombhat
07 Aug 2009 11:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1898115

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

This is what a portrait function on a digital camera is supposed to do. It brings the subject into sharp focus while blurring the background a bit. I enlarged the pic, to see the areas behind the hairs (This is usually where photoshoppers leave a telltale sign. The verdict is that it seems genuine....
by sombhat
03 Aug 2009 15:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1041041

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Panwallah samachar: Yindoo bhai and behano ne Ek Cruise missile to test kiya.Its is ranged at 1200km with a payload capability of over half tonne. panwallah ne muje poocha ke the turbofan was a join development with a phoreign chai corner. Is the panwallah going to give this news to the kagaz walla...
by sombhat
21 Jul 2009 19:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 821595

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Nope Army is not doing anything ...I mean time for such leaks sustained over time is long gone. If Army is resorting to such kind of tricks under the impression that government might move their $%^ on this deal then its a day dream, after all did any media exploit Arror's leak ? Its known only to u...
by sombhat
21 Jul 2009 13:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 821595

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Bofor's is amazing ...... damn these politicians ..... I wish army can call a press briefing and just bare it all ....that may gather public opinion and might force politicians to just move forward on this crawling deal. I think that is exactly what the Army is now doing. How do you think this conf...
by sombhat
15 Jul 2009 10:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1898115

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Yes, its definitely an INSAS, and the furniture visible is definitely black. Wish there was a pic from another angle just to satisfy jingo thirst. :cry:
by sombhat
10 Jul 2009 11:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: What is strategic bombing?
Replies: 149
Views: 31380

Re: What is strategic bombing?

When Strategic Bombers drop Strategic weapons on Strategic Enemy Targets, its called Strategic bombing -- V V Zimple 8)
by sombhat
07 Jul 2009 17:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1230151

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

rakall wrote: If possible please scan and post.. the photo & article, too..

russia dont have an operationalized AESA yet.. so thinking of active skin type AESA elements may be too optimistic at this juncture
Dont worry sir, article belongs to Prasun Chor-Gupta. Must be one of his wet dreams.
by sombhat
03 Jul 2009 19:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 392
Views: 51166

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

This means that it must already be in the waters. I doubt if the IN is going to float our very first self-designed and built submarine right infront of the glaring DDM.

Need to get tickets to Vizag this Puja, will be a nice vacation.
by sombhat
10 Jun 2009 15:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1526726

Re: Small Arms Thread

Wow, great pics. What excersize are these pics from? They look like a single army for a change. I mean same camo, helmets, guns etc.
by sombhat
02 Jun 2009 11:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1232704

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

The A330 just lost its impeccable safety record :(
by sombhat
15 May 2009 17:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

Got it :lol: :lol: :lol:
by sombhat
15 May 2009 12:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

Hi Kapil,

CC Avenues seems to have gone kaput. Maybe too many jingos hitting it. Will keep trying :-)

Regards,
Soumyadeep
by sombhat
06 Apr 2009 15:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2945
Views: 1090857

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

aditp wrote:But shouldnt the targetting system be improvised instead to detect and lock on to a low RCS target instead of increasing the RCS and making the Lakshya even more easier to shoot down.
It will be used to train pilots in shooting down enemy AWACS from long range 8) .
by sombhat
18 Mar 2009 11:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 352023

Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback

Does BR Mods/ Admins have any control over Anveshan.com. They are yet to deliver an order I placed on 5th March. The site says it delivers in 2-5 business days while placing an order. Also, not replying to emails. Did my money go down the drain??

Thanks
by sombhat
13 Mar 2009 14:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 352023

Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback

Admins,

I dont know if this has been suggested before, but try changing the image button from "new post" to "new thread". There is no point in having a button named "new post", when it actually opens a new thread.

Thanks.
by sombhat
13 Mar 2009 14:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 352023

Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback

dear Admins/mods can you change the forum software to display the countries from where the members post or were registered, i think there are some puki members also posting here and extracting information by some means I second that..and also, would it be possible to block non-registered users from...
by sombhat
10 Feb 2009 10:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Replies: 304
Views: 167806

Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports

ajay_ijn wrote:every Dhruv paint scheme is simply amazing, gorgeous. peacock on Sarang, Tiger on WSI and Cobra on export for ecuador, lets see what will be painted on LCH.
Yellow Primer :lol:
by sombhat
16 Jan 2009 14:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1898115

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Gentlemen,

A view of the latest Know Your Army ex. at Fort Williams, Kolkata.

http://picasaweb.google.com/b.soumyadee ... directlink

plz. enjoy
by sombhat
08 Jan 2009 11:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 517
Views: 69332

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Thank heavens they got rid of the Soviet Teal interior. The office not only works better, it also looks neat :twisted:
by sombhat
26 Dec 2008 10:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65961

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

And when the trials are done, the Army will say that since Nag does not have a ballistic trajectory, and multiple warheads, it does not satisfy GSQR.

Send RFPs to Russia, France ........
by sombhat
05 Dec 2008 14:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226093

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Are you a commercial airline pilot by any chance? ;). A friend of mine who is did mention that Pilots are generally informed about Sky Marshals, and their seat numbers etc. No saar, onlee MS Filght Simulator for me. I have friends in Jet who are in the know. The seats are not fixed, however. The at...
by sombhat
05 Dec 2008 09:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226093

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Yes we do, but only on vulnerable/important sectors. I could tell you which seats are allocated for them, but I wont :mrgreen:
by sombhat
30 Oct 2008 14:30
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aerosem-2008
Replies: 52
Views: 45942

Re: Aerosem-2008

First glimpses of Rustom, eagerly awaiting :P
by sombhat
13 Oct 2008 17:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 69675

Re: Indian Military Aviation

AFAIK this tender for 22 Attack helos is an Interim Measure before the LCH gets off the ground. The LCH is also intended to operate at high altitudes and frankly if the ALH can then there shouldnt be a big problem with the LCH. I think this is more like a one to one replacement for the Hinds in IAF...
by sombhat
26 Sep 2008 16:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1132770

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

vishwakarmaa wrote:
sum wrote:Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Lakshya test fired" these days? :twisted:
Umm, do you live nearby ITR? :eek: Maybe one of it passed over your head. :mrgreen:
Nirbhay first test?? Your RWR is sensing subsonic cruise missiles. :-? :-?
by sombhat
18 Sep 2008 14:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 61934

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion - 23 April 2008

Chandrayaan to be launched today Within 100 kilometres of the lunar surface, the spacecraft will be launched. ( Watch ) Chandrayaan will then enter the lunar atmosphere and land for exploration. ISRO is likely to launch the spacecraft by October or December this year. Chandrayaan will be launched t...
by sombhat
18 Sep 2008 13:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 61934

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion - 23 April 2008

Nitesh wrote:
While also attempting to place the Tricolour on the surface of the Moon that would bring India into a league of its own.
I heard this report on TV last night. Is this really true? Looks like some BRFite's dream is coming true.
by sombhat
04 Sep 2008 14:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1232704

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

Wow :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I just cant have enough of this beauty. Thanks mate, you made my day.

Added later: Are these regular test flights or is it departing for Agra?
by sombhat
21 Aug 2008 14:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 86657

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Such differences have been blurred by the growth of technology. Just as there is hardly any difference between the latest PC and a 1 yr old server. High end rockets with guidance etc. are almoast the same as low end missiles (Scud type). Gramatically, even a piece of plastic thrown at cricketers by ...
by sombhat
07 Aug 2008 11:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 679415

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Both pics badly PSed. Dont know why.
First one looks like a Picasso, second one is straight out of Shaktiman!!!! :evil:
Maybe we will get a video on youtube later. Will keep an eye on that.
by sombhat
09 Jun 2008 14:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 679415

by sombhat
09 Jun 2008 00:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1898115

srai wrote:Looks quite stealthy with all the sharp angles!
This looks much better than the Aero India Mockups. Hope this is the final design. This has the killer Comanche look to it. End of Paki armour. :evil:
by sombhat
06 Jun 2008 08:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1132770

Great, I think we should do the same for tanks, ICVs and the Big Guns.
by sombhat
20 May 2008 15:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: NBC Suits and Warfare Discussion (Pictures)
Replies: 76
Views: 20441

So, enlighten us Shiv what you know so much on these procedures. You seem to be passing some vague judgements. Let see if you are bluffing or not. One probably shouldnt argue about Bio-hazard procedures with a doctor... :roll: One probably shouldnt argue about Bio-hazard procedures in the Military ...
by sombhat
27 Mar 2008 12:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1294254

Why do paki generals carry bamboo sticks like our thana babus?