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by Kersi D
21 Apr 2015 12:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Singha wrote:kersi use the full editor, paste the link first, then mark the link with mouse end to end and then click on image button
Sorry Mr Singha. But I am lost !!!

Please tell me how exactly to go from this INDIAN NAVAL DISCUSSIONS page.

Kersi
by Kersi D
21 Apr 2015 12:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Our friend Mr Joseph Chacko of Frontier India, has come with a new book on IN submarines. This book should be interested as it is probably the first and only book on IN submarines

http://frontierindia.org/product/foxtro ... arine-arm/

Kersi
by Kersi D
21 Apr 2015 12:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Books that cover Indian Armed Forces and its History
Replies: 267
Views: 103843

Re: Books that cover Indian Armed Forces and its History

Our friend Mr Joseph Chacko of Frontier India, has come with a new book on IN submarines. This book should be interested as it is probably the first and only book on IN submarines

http://frontierindia.org/product/foxtro ... arine-arm/

Kersi
by Kersi D
21 Apr 2015 10:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

HELP HELP HELP

Hey everybody

How do you insert a pic on BRF ?

How do you insert a video on BRF ?


Kersi
by Kersi D
20 Apr 2015 18:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

[/quote] Kersi-sir, the type of missile is just one part of the grief. Yes, Brahmos may be replaced by Nirbhays tomorrow and that will allow them to attack ports and harbours without going to the range of coastal defence batteries and land-based fighters. The bigger heartache is the loadout of just ...
by Kersi D
20 Apr 2015 18:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Ankit Desai wrote:INS Visakhapatnam.

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-Ankit
Today I saw the launch of a ship for the first time ever, "Visakhatapatnam" class
by Kersi D
20 Apr 2015 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

I'm a little disappointed that the P15Bs have the same 16 VLSes for cruise missiles as P15As. It does indicate that these are for anti-ship warfare. That is a pretty restricted view. To terrorize our adversaries using the Navy, we need to have good standoff land attack capability. Not good enough t...
by Kersi D
16 Apr 2015 21:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Replies: 3929
Views: 562070

Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013

There is a degree of smoke and mirrors that is happening that I cannot understand. I can hypothesize that there are two separate streams of information about indigenous aircraft projects which are released or not released based on logic that I cannot understand. On the one hand there is the "I...
by Kersi D
16 Apr 2015 18:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

These are light destroyers compared to US counterparts, but have sufficient range, speed, sensors & punch for our requirements. But very comparable with other ships like 'Horizon', 'T 45' and others (if any!). Let us not compare them to the 'Aegis' class of USN, though they would be quite equal...
by Kersi D
11 Apr 2015 12:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 547989

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

Now the focus should be on bringing the Tejas online - Mk1 followed by Mk2. Around 2020 the Pakfa follows and by 2030 get the AMCA ready to replace the fulcrums and M2Ks. While I am an ardent MiG 21 fan and an admirer of Su 30 - Russian technology simply has not catapulted India into the western le...
by Kersi D
10 Apr 2015 11:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

There are couple of partial pictures of the incomplete hulls on the side of the Kalavari. Did anyone have any luck with better pictures? Some moments at the beginning than start watching after 2.15. YJPUB63G0eU -Ankit What is that long cylindrical vessel seen to the right of INS Kalvari ? K
by Kersi D
09 Apr 2015 18:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 3979
Views: 549853

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Well, to put things in context, I was just chatting with a former MiG-21 Bis pilot over the weekend and I asked him what the max positive G that the Bis airframe was allowed to pull..the answer was 7Gs. That's it. So, the Tejas is an improvement in that respect. Obviously it means that STR will be ...
by Kersi D
09 Apr 2015 18:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

[url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dhanush-successfully-testfired-by-sfc-team/article7084822.ece?homepage=true][/b] is a naval variant of Prithvi-II, and can carry a nuclear payload of 500 kg. It can target both land-based and sea-based targets . So testing system/s that will ultimately mor...
by Kersi D
09 Apr 2015 18:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Just one post OT There are a few websites which give a fairly accurate location of some of the strategic sites of India. Fly down to any airport which has is also an air base. You may see a lot of interesting things. I have seen a) Indra radar b) P 19 radar c) P 15 radar, NATO code name 'Flat Face' ...
by Kersi D
20 Mar 2015 12:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1255066

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion - August 9 , 2014

Regarding fuel impurities, please note that the fuel of adulteration isa reality . It has been there since a long time, most probably with some inside help at the oil PSUs depots
by Kersi D
20 Mar 2015 12:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1255066

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion - August 9 , 2014

In terms of positivity, the Russians now appear to have woken up and are supporting HAL in improving serviceability. HAL is also maintaining a centralized spares depot on its own to boost IAF sustainment. Its also giving greater thrust to indigenization over & beyond the original agreement, tho...
by Kersi D
15 Mar 2015 13:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but does the IN have a plan for improving shipbuilding capability in India or is it more of an ad-hoc improvement process? The IN is (and wants) to expand faster, and pretty clear that with Make in India such a push indian-made ships would be desired. Given ...
by Kersi D
15 Mar 2015 13:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

I was researching our capabilities viz marine diesel engines. Which diesel engines do we manufacture/assemble in India? Cummins MTU Pielstick Specify the size / capacity. Diesl engines range from 1 hp to 10000+ hp. In higher range, even above 1000 / 2000 hp there are few manufactures in the whole w...
by Kersi D
19 Feb 2015 11:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

rohitvats, Does IAF still have the SA-5 Goa long range SAMs? Those were in the 150km range. You mean SA 5 Gammon ? I don't think that India ever had SA 5. We had SA 2, phased out decades ago. I have heard a lot about India having SA 10 system, but there is nothing official or un official about it. ...
by Kersi D
19 Feb 2015 10:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Brahmos missile talk. 1. A frigate hit by Brahmos, breaks into 2 and sinks in 4 minutes. 2. They can hit a house in an urban situation. Basically the test was a model village build by the Army in the desert. The aim was to take out a house. They did. 3. Army further asked them for 90 degree dive mo...
by Kersi D
18 Feb 2015 20:43
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87920

Re: Aero India 2015

Sounds like we have a critical mass of folks going there. Perhaps its time for a Bangalore BRF Jirga page? That way its easier to separate this thread from the details related to the jirga etc.? Admins, what say you? :) -Vivek Mr Vivek Ahuja. Would you be in Mumbai after AI 2015 ? I wud be happy to...
by Kersi D
18 Feb 2015 20:39
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87920

Re: Aero India 2015

Gagan wrote:When was this? Last Aero India hain ji?
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Is it buy one get one free ???

Oh God I missed it !!!
by Kersi D
27 Jan 2015 17:01
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2015
Replies: 305
Views: 87920

Re: Aero India 2015

Not this time Phillip
by Kersi D
07 Jan 2015 14:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: IAF Re-Equipment Schedule
Replies: 60
Views: 12866

Re: IAF Re-Equipment Schedule

Could we also have similar data and discussions about IAF's weapons like the SAMS, AAMs, ASMs, AshMs, LGB, LPDs, Recce pods (never discussed on BRF), dumnb bombs, rocket pods etc ?
Kersi
by Kersi D
06 Jan 2015 14:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Google Earth updates more cities and airports in India
Replies: 571
Views: 193698

Re: Google Earth updates more cities and airports in India

I am not able to connect to Wikimapia.org or GoogleErath.com.

Something fishy !!!

Are these sites blocked for "some" reason ???

Kersi
by Kersi D
06 Jan 2015 14:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 582253

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

NRao wrote:IA has the Harop - from Israel - that can loiter for 30 mins and then strike.
IIRC there is another Indian made missile, with a longer range, that has similar capability.
I think the issue is what are they attempting to strike at. Multiple options.
You mean Nirbhay ?
by Kersi D
30 Dec 2014 23:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 966482

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

I think it is time for DRDO to consult an astrologer and show 'janampatri' of Arjun Tank to assess any there are any 'doshas' in the birth chart. May be, the astrologer can suggest some yagnya to ward off these 'doshas' and evil eye and we may finally see Arjun mass muster with IA. Short of this, I...
by Kersi D
30 Dec 2014 16:54
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1225053

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

With all due respect to him, he also said it underwent crushing depth tests, he mixes a lot of facts, fictions and imaginations etc INS Arihant being tesed at crushing depth sounds absurd. There have been instance of equipment, including military equipment, tested "to destruction". But th...
by Kersi D
28 Dec 2014 00:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 966482

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

Ran into a senior executive from MTU Germany during one of my recent travels. Some of the updates from him are as below, 1. They have found Indian army and navy technical people to be exceptionally competent. The maintenance levels are top notch and are done to the dot from whatever manuals are pro...
by Kersi D
28 Dec 2014 00:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 547989

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

Recently talked with top ranked industrial involved in MMRCA. He disclaims that OEM partner 100% liability was in original RFP. Things are going pretty well between IAF, HAL and Dasssault. Of course there were hurdles... It is CNC that want Dassault to be liable for deliveries and quality. Last hur...
by Kersi D
30 Nov 2014 21:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Just now I visited to indian navy free static display of its warships on western naval base mumbai. Simply it was an awesome feeling to get a chance on board INS Talwar stealth ship and INS Delhi destroyer. Many sisterstealth ships of talwar class can be seen on various piers, three kilo class and ...
by Kersi D
23 Nov 2014 22:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 436772

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

This is near Kolar
by Kersi D
05 Nov 2014 23:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

nash wrote:
We expect five BRAHMOS-M to be carried by Su-30 (two each on the wings and one on the belly)
..... if

5 per MKI ... :shock: :shock: , i thought it will be 3.

It will wreck havoc in war :twisted:
...... if it manages to take off .........
by Kersi D
01 Nov 2014 23:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4075
Views: 810683

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

JE Menon wrote:Boys leave Philip alone. :mrgreen: His heart is in the right place, always has been.
ALWAYS :D :D :D
by Kersi D
31 Oct 2014 12:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Igla-S is in rough waters for triservice VSHORADS procurement. http://www.stratpost.com/russian-no-show-at-vshorad-trials Several rounds of trials have been carried out, so far. In May 2012, trials were held at the Mahajan range, in which the Russians managed to score only a single hit out of four....
by Kersi D
20 Oct 2014 12:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Antony is one of the most shameless defence ministers we have had. Couldn't even get batteries procured and blames the brass. + 1 LKA did more damage than the Pakis /PRC Intentionally too, in order to cater to his Muslim constituency in KL LKA did more damage than the Pakis /PRC Intentionally too, ...
by Kersi D
19 Oct 2014 11:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 601607

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

ramana wrote:Thakur thanks.

ArunS drew similar sketches years ago and was pooh poohed.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Kersi D
13 Oct 2014 13:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Precisely for this reason IN will be a headache for any adversary navy especially their sea suface based assets. We seem to be assuming that the small numbers of the different missiles will help us in terms of fighting a war. But please note that with the possible exception of Brahmos. All the othe...
by Kersi D
09 Oct 2014 22:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 574393

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Indian Navy.
Klub. Uran. Exocet. Harpoon. Styx. Brahmos.
Any AShM left out ?