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Aditya_V wrote:What is this language Hindu?

Sorry sir ji. Typo ho gaya!!

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Ramana garu,
The link seems to be dead.

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https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Wild-Blue-Yonder/Articles/Article-Display/Article/2007488/realignment-and-indian-airpower-doctrine/ This was a very enlightening article, to say the least!! Cleared up a lot of the thought process behind the recent procurements and the level of engagement with vario...

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May be i am reading into this too much, but i see this as a mark of IAF's confidence on the platforms along with their intent to see how the platforms perform against technologically superior force and its employement doctrines.

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Appears to be captive R73 to me!!

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ks_sachin wrote:No YasgG.

Get your facts right.

Nuts and dolts are also involved.

These are the posts that makes me wish we had a like button or react button like whatsapp, FB, etc.

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Prachand - Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Construction Number ... Serial Number ... Aircraft First Flight ... Pilot(s) • TD-1 ... ZP 4601 ... 29-Mar-2010 ... Wing Commander Unni Krishna Pillai (retd) and Group Captain S Hari Krishnan Nair (retd) • TD-2 ... ZP 4602 ... 28-Jun-2011 ... Wing Commander ...

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ks_sachin wrote:Sir what is a tin whisker?

A very tiny sliver of solder tin that is seen during soldering a component onto a PCB.

That is a major QC lapse, if that is indeed true.

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May he attain moksha and may the gods grant his family the strength to bear his loss!!

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Talking about the WS of Dhanush, i prefer the old name over the weak sounding Prachand(a), why is there no chatter about integrating APKWS or other such systems on the existing rockets?

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YashG wrote:Development start in 2025 and entering service in 2030. Is this press release being written by a 5th grader ?

I am assuming they are leveraging all the R&D that was done for the MTA, before it was scrapped.

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Was speaking to a couple of CISF jawans in DEL and BLR airports about the new kit they have recieved, JVPC. Both the individuals i spoke to were very happy with the ergonomics of the weapon as compared to the MP5. Unfortunately I could not get more information on how relaible the weapon was while fi...

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Raising a squadron is largely a ceremonial function. It is more to do with the fact that the unit has been established. Depending on the platform, either all are inducted, a large number is inducted or just a few examples are inducted. Each platform is unique (in terms of delivery), so there is no ...

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https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/1546112368987348994?s=20&t=1gCo7lT8nJ1kQpw4xfFk5Q ---> IAF will upgrade 86 older Mi-17 helicopters. New systems will include Smart MFDs, TACAN, TCAS, satnav suite, EW suite, MAWS, RWR, IFF, Wx radar, SDR, CMDS, etc. Let's hope that IMRH has a quick develop...

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https://twitter.com/defencealerts/status/1541662813802098688?s=20&t=vM-IN3V7QnFenASAE-laKg ---> Indian Coast Guard has inducted an armed version of the ALH Mk3 chopper in the Gujarat region which is armed with a 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun which can effectively hit targets at over 1,800 meters. Do...

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When we should have ordered more C-17s to replace the aging IL-76s, the MoD (as usual) hummed, hawed and dithered. Now we have a pithy 11 C-17s and a fleet of IL-76s that are long overdue for upgrade (and eventual) replacement. Now there is no C-17 production line, the IL-76s cannot be upgraded and...

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https://twitter.com/RealAirPower1/status/1494909507071262723?s=20&t=EhaVmxnh7FHaBCXYTOU1Vw ---> Respect the old, but seek out the new. Deb Rana captures veteran Su-30MKIs sitting alongside new blood Rafale. Follow Deb on Instagram: deb_rana. ... Sukhois are at a distance in the background.. and...

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or may be have a small propeller that makes too much noise run along with the main propeller the smaller one can be shut off during the war time. Thats literally dead weight and more importantly an unnecessary drag on the vikrant that can screw up its range or capabilities. I am sure IN would have ...

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konaseema wrote:How do I upload an image that I have stored in my laptop? Is it possible? Thanks!!!

You'll first have to upload it to a image hosting site like imgur, Flickr, etc and then share the link to the image from there using th img tags.

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k prasad wrote:
No armaments on either. Is that common in a patrolling sortie?

Patrolling is carried out to show presence and to monitor situation. One doesn't need to be armed to carry out a patrol in peacetimes, unless flying over disturbed areas. Even unarmed aircrafts can be plenty useful in patrolling.

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Its sent only to the mods as a message and not visible to anyone else. As far as retribution go, I have never faced flak from anyone for reporting the posts, as long as it's appropriate.

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Vayutuvan wrote:
Karan M wrote:This is why we request the forum members to report offensive posts as versus relying on themselves to police offensive viewpoints.
Question: Can forum members report offensive posts by a moderator? Thanks.

Yes we can!! The button with the exclamation mark icon is the report post button..

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vimal wrote:They still have only one runway?

But the parallel taxiway can also operate as a runway in case of emergencies and exigencies.

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Regular import of Palm oil is not equal to buying of a couple of ships!! Plus we do have the capability to build these ships, GRSE has done so in the past. We can upgrade/update the design and use the same. What we may lack is in capacity to build currently and that can be handled by bringing in our...

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Well 50 is just that!! (16+3)x2 for 2 new squadrons +12 attrition replacement..

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Not sure I understand? Are you saying that some thoughts on why the predominant CI mindset is wrong? I am an arm chair warrior but I do validate my musings with non-arm chair types If I'm to expand on it, I'd say IA shouldn't do Counter Insurgency, especially inside the country. It is not a novel t...

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The avionics etc arent the real issue. The real spares we will run short of relate to the hydraulics, the landing gear assembly, the structural elements, the myriad engine parts. We can fix the avionics, weapons etc. Rest is where we will struggle. Karanji Given enough volume, we can reverse engine...

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https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/1460593788313686022?s=20 ---> Anyway, the first of the 'new' Sandhayak-Class large Survey Vessels, being built by GRSE, Kolkata, is due to be launched in early December 2021. Image courtesy: Indian Navy. 4 units are being built. Can't this design be modified for ...

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Is that a twin rail launcher i am seeing on the outboard hardpoint??

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They have to test and validate everything before the first flight occurs? Or should we just ignore all that and let if fly anyway? Having more than one FTB will allow a greater sortie rate versus just one aircraft. Arey Admiral mullah, This was a genuine doubt. Wasn't sure if any prototypes or test...

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For folks who are unhappy with Tejas Mk1A development, please see this. FTB = Flying Test Bed. So one more LSP will join the one already being outfitted. https://twitter.com/defensebios/status/1456537441314115591?s=20 ---> HAL to add second Tejas Mk1A FTB to speed up development. But is even one FT...

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https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/status/1458305817812221952?t=OuG-aRPW0Q7m765ZjGXG1Q&s=19 #Update : Manufacturing of two LCA trainer Aircraft has started. That is after 36 airfarmes (18 IOC & 18 FOC) Via : @tarmakmedia Not sure about authenticity, but he is mentioning source as Ananthakris...

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Until critical components like engines are homegrown, this will continue. We may hate it, but it makes sense. And this reasoning, which you have put forth so well, imho is the reason Tejas orders come in reluctantly. But there is domestic capacity available for marine GT so why are we not utilizing...

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I know our military, specifically IA & IAF, are import pasand. I get that with big ticket items like tanks & jet fighters but even with ordnance that can be produced locally (either by private players and DPSUs), our boys prefer to buy from outside :( :roll: The OEM of the fighter jet impos...

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Rakesh wrote:The pilot at left appears to be AH-64E qualified. The pilot at right is from No 7 Battle Axes Squadron.

Could be a TP?

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If we were facing the PAF alone, then Tejas should be sufficient to a degree. But I am not the IAF force planner and IAF doesn't think in terms of aircraft A for theater A and aircraft B for theater B. It wants aircraft A to take on threats in both theater A and B. But isn't that dependent on the s...

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My understanding is that you plan a force structure depending on the strategy you want to adopt against an adversary. For eg, Pakistan with its relatively shallow depth and the kind if force parity we enjoy, one can have a light-medium mix where the light aircraft perform local AD and maybe escort s...

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That's true but a lot of the blame stands with the political executives of the time who didn't take a firm stand and lay down the policy. Instead you lead the service on by claiming all needs will be met, giving unreasonable hope. UPA led the IAF and the nation on a decade long wild goose chase. IA...

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nachiket wrote:
Rakesh wrote: Sirjee, I am still distributing the mithai. Too busy with that.
Now that the Akula has gone back, will the people who got the mithai have to return it?

People got to taste the mithai??

I am under the impression that it never materialized only!!

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2 helicopters conspicuously absent here are the Dhruv and the Chetak..

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