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- 17 Sep 2021 19:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868231
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Now they need to buy up the entire Qatari and UAE fleets so that they can have 3-4 new squadrons.
- 12 Aug 2021 07:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 834580
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Thanks, my only source was a news report. There are several each saying different things. Maximum is 22 mig 29k + 13 Helos= 35 Aircraft. I will have to check the dimensions. But I would say in terms of numbers, embarked operational force is likely to be 16 MiG-29 + 2 Ka31 + 2 ALH ASW + 2 ALH SAR.
- 12 Aug 2021 05:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 834580
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
CDG has more parking space, but that is at the cost of a runway and taxi-space. So can it maintain the same tempo of operations as Vikrant? For example, a jet can't take off while a heli is preparing for take off. Two successive jet launches have to wait for the CATOBAR to reset. On Vikrant you lin...
- 22 Aug 2019 06:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 4118
- Views: 1238501
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Now that there are so many Mirage 2000 that can be bought second hand that the IAF should seriously look at that option. The PAF added bulk by purchasing every Mirage 3/5 it could get its hands on. The Qataris and UAE have been trying to get rid of their Mirages and there are now several AdA aircraf...
- 22 Feb 2019 21:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1304019
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Regular infantry battalions have 4 rifle companies, in case of the RR they have 6 rifle companies.nam wrote:I read in Lt Gen. Husian article that RR battalions are bigger than regular battalion. 1000 men.
- 19 Feb 2019 13:44
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4811
- Views: 1346620
Re: Artillery: News & Discussion
As per wiki chacha, there are around 67 artillery regiments. Now if 45 of those regiments will convert to 155mm guns, imagine the sheer fire power they will bring. And of the remaining 22 regiments, some units will feature the Pinaka and Smerch MBRL. Brown pants for TSP are in order :) If not for a...
- 21 Nov 2018 01:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1263713
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
The shallow water ASW craft were an idea that Admiral Nirmal Verma got on a visit to Turkey. What he essentially wanted was a cheap inshore/harbour defence vessel equipped with off the shelf commerial sonar and twin LWT which could be built in large numbers. The vessels are not meant to venture far ...
- 05 Sep 2018 17:07
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
- Replies: 3909
- Views: 1463955
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
Go Cpt Rajeev Joshi was my house captain once upon a time!
- 17 Jun 2018 21:31
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4811
- Views: 1346620
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Per above tweet, pinaka fired 5000 rockets. Might not be true. M-46 firing only 4000 shells is also hard to believe. Ammo was less expensive than Bofors, and gun is the backbone of Indian Army artillery.. Strictly speaking, the IFG/LFG is the backbone. The M46 was deployed in limited numbers becaus...
- 10 May 2018 09:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1463111
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
With Russia under sanctions, where would the engines for the Ka226 come from?
- 02 Nov 2017 17:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1463111
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
NUH is in 3.5-4 T Class so its neither the Dhruv or LUH/Ka-226 , this will be a new class It seems things are set up deliberately by the IN to get a nice firangi helo in the Panther/Dauphin class which to be honest is the archtypical general purpose type used by most European and Asian navies as we...
- 01 Nov 2017 19:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1463111
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
The issue is not fold vs. not fold. It was auto fold vs. manual fold. Auto fold = weight penalty due to additional mechanism required.
Here is a Naval SAR Dhruv embarked in Viraat's hanger.....with blades folded.
http://i.imgur.com/jMWR2HC.jpg
Here is a Naval SAR Dhruv embarked in Viraat's hanger.....with blades folded.
http://i.imgur.com/jMWR2HC.jpg
- 15 Oct 2017 13:58
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 943454
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
Philip and Singha read this http://www.historynet.com/profiles-cold-steel-making-tanks.htm Ramana, Thanks for sharing. The German philosophy was very evident in the design of the HF-24, which I've heard from more than one source entailed a very complex manufacturing process when compared to the Gna...
- 17 May 2017 19:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1463111
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
The idea for these shallow water ASW ships came from a visit to Turkey by then CNS Nirmal Verma. The Turks were using commercially available fishing sonars fitted onto inshore craft for harbour defence. The idea therefore was to have something cheap and effective.
- 05 Apr 2016 18:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1316346
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Guys I would love to do a analysis of where the these IAF Sqdns would be stationed. But purely wiki analysis of logical areas, no classified info or chaiwalla please. We know the first two are at Pune and Gwalior. A good analysis of Indian SAM Network is here (2010). Good starting point since Akash...
- 08 Mar 2016 00:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 708726
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
99.9 percent of accidents and leaks in N-plants are on the non nuclear side, most often due to corrosion in piping.
- 28 Feb 2016 22:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 588329
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3
Tsarkar,
Thanks for your clear explanation of the Indian nuclear submarine design philosophy.
Thanks for your clear explanation of the Indian nuclear submarine design philosophy.
- 21 Jul 2014 12:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562974
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The decision to proceed with an ASW version of Dhruv is a very welcome one. It will plug a critical gap in fleet requirements, while larger platforms are acquired. The Dhruv wouldn't be unique since both the Lynx and Z-9 fall into the same class. It would be cheaper to operate, and easier to replace...
- 11 Jul 2014 15:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: RIP Bharat Verma
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8502
RIP Bharat Verma
Dear All, After a brief and heroic battle with lung cancer, Bharat Verma passed away in Delhi today. Founder and editor of IDR, Bharat was an early supporter and friend of this website. Even though he was diagnosed with the cancer in December, he kept it hidden until the very end. Rest in peace, dea...
- 03 Feb 2014 17:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562974
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
@Merlin,
I don't know if LR-SAMs are loaded, but all the hardware and software allowing "plug and play" is there already. This was not the case with the 16A when commissioned.
I don't know if LR-SAMs are loaded, but all the hardware and software allowing "plug and play" is there already. This was not the case with the 16A when commissioned.
- 03 Feb 2014 04:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562974
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The LR-SAM I understand has been qualified and that the Alpha's are already equipped for it.
- 29 Jan 2014 23:53
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4811
- Views: 1346620
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
@Aditya_G
The system you are thinking of is called the WM-18. This L&T launcher is carried on the Shardul Class LST.
The system you are thinking of is called the WM-18. This L&T launcher is carried on the Shardul Class LST.
- 23 Jan 2014 01:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1216693
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
@Shrinivasan
No.15 Sqn is Flying Lances, formerly flying MiG-21bis
No.15 Sqn is Flying Lances, formerly flying MiG-21bis
- 17 Jan 2014 01:12
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4811
- Views: 1346620
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Aditya G,
Since the engine pack is rear mounted and the gun is fixed, mounting the gun rear facing reduces the footprint of the entire system. This makes for easier storage and transportation. It is therefore the lowest cost (time and money) conversion!
Since the engine pack is rear mounted and the gun is fixed, mounting the gun rear facing reduces the footprint of the entire system. This makes for easier storage and transportation. It is therefore the lowest cost (time and money) conversion!
- 13 Jan 2014 22:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291113
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Tsarkar,
Many thanks for the exhaustive info.
Many thanks for the exhaustive info.
- 13 Jan 2014 21:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562974
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Philip,
The person responsible for conceptualizing these ASW vessels was very clear that these are meant as low cost vessels inspired by Turkish Tuzla Class, which are equipped with depth charges and fisheries sonars for harbour defence. So no missiles. Tsarkar has already provided further details.
The person responsible for conceptualizing these ASW vessels was very clear that these are meant as low cost vessels inspired by Turkish Tuzla Class, which are equipped with depth charges and fisheries sonars for harbour defence. So no missiles. Tsarkar has already provided further details.
- 13 Jan 2014 03:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291113
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Rajit O, Thanks for posting the Arun Prakash interview. It provides a very clear view of the IN's operational priorities. My reading of it, reinforces the view that the IN continues to see carriers primarily as instruments of fleet defence. We are unlikely to have the logistical (financial?) capacit...
- 10 Dec 2013 02:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1259937
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Possibly India just may not be prepared for what China can throw at her? Indian Navy concerned over Bangladesh's decision to buy two submarines from China This is just silly. Bangladesh is a sovereign country and can choose to purchase whatever equipment she wishes. The tragedy is that she has to t...
- 10 Dec 2013 02:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768375
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Merlin, Tsarkar may have already made this point before, but it's worth repeating. The P-15A were designed to embark the same 100mm gun as the P-15, and three were ordered. However, product support has been rather poor for the 100mm gun, so the decision was taken to fit this Alphas with a new gun. W...
- 07 Dec 2013 03:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768375
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Merlin, there are no Barak-1 on the Kolkata, all SAMs are Barak-8/LRSAM
- 06 Oct 2013 18:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4208
- Views: 1120372
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
The other interesting issue is that of integration of 105mm guns with the BMP. I recall seeing a prototype at DEFExPO some years ago..is there a production order for these?
- 27 Sep 2013 12:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 808570
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Pratyush,
The Metamorphosis upgrade has the same basic restriction as the M46 design, namely restricted angle of elevation. This limits crest clearance when deployed in mountain areas. Plus, the basic design is now quite dated and we have access to the FH77 blueprints.
The Metamorphosis upgrade has the same basic restriction as the M46 design, namely restricted angle of elevation. This limits crest clearance when deployed in mountain areas. Plus, the basic design is now quite dated and we have access to the FH77 blueprints.
- 16 Sep 2013 22:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 808570
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Until WW2 the basic infantry support gun was in the 3-inch range - 75mm (French/German/American/Japanese/Italian), 76.2mm (Soviet), 84 mm (UK It was found during WW2 that a) the widespread development of new fortifications materials such as reinforced concrete required greater weight of shell, and b...
- 16 Sep 2013 16:28
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 808570
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Rohit, Great job explaining the employment of artillery in mountain areas. If you can get your hands on it is great reading, 12-15 years ago Lancer produced an operational history of the Indian artillery on a non-commercial basis (not for sale). It has detailed accounts of artillery employment durin...
- 04 Sep 2013 15:30
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 713329
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Second NOPV INS Sunayna commissioned
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes ... rol-vessel
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes ... rol-vessel
- 22 Aug 2013 03:42
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Re: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 582
- Views: 271011
Re: INS Sindurakshak Sinks after explosion in Mumbai Naval D
I don't know which Groton you're talking about. But having visited several times, I can tell you that the boats are berthed metres from each other, and exposed to the elements. The covered areas at the Electric Boat Co are fabrication sheds. Note, the base is up river north of the 95, the Yard is at...
- 19 Aug 2013 19:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 834580
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Good find, Amitabh
- 17 Aug 2013 13:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 834580
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Yes indeed those smaller designs were for the Air Defence Ship. That concept itself is an evolution of a USN concept called Sea Control Ship from the 1970s which envisaged small fast escort carriers. The ultimate expression of this concept is found in the Principe de Asturias, Garibali and Chakri N....
- 09 Aug 2013 09:54
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 713329
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Guys for the last time the P-28 was not designed to embark SSM. Ditto for the NOPV. Given their role, there is no need for SSM. This makes them cheaper to build and operate.
- 16 Jul 2013 19:45
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 713329
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
It looks like some kind of decoy being fired.