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by Igorr
16 Nov 2009 22:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3010
Views: 882507

Re: International Military Discussion

Aninteresting interviewwith a Russian General about the Army transformation.
by Igorr
10 Nov 2009 11:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3010
Views: 882507

Re: International Military Discussion

if someone can open this link i will give him 1000 thanks this link contains a very useful info about thermal sight for t90/72/62/55 and bmp3 etc http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ru&u=http://peleng.by/products/optic/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmissiles.ru%26hl%3Den%26...
by Igorr
10 Nov 2009 03:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3010
Views: 882507

Re: International Military Discussion

Russian tankers are facing the future with optimism. "Armor - is an effective means of proactive, decisive and dynamic ground operations on both the conventional and nuclear battlefields", - says Lieutenant-General Nikolay Yershov, Chief of Main Automotive and Armour Directorate ('Army &am...
by Igorr
08 Nov 2009 16:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3880
Views: 1119703

Re: International Naval News and Discussion

Two Russian corvettes for Vietnam. Article.
by Igorr
07 Nov 2009 20:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188410

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Hi Igorr today I was reading a blog which I have also posted in MRCA thread...It talk of some upgraded version of AL-41F engine with thrust to weight ratio of 14-15..!!! Do you have any say....over it. THE current technology allows to achieve up to 12 tons of thrust per tons weight t/w ratio on a g...
by Igorr
07 Nov 2009 19:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188410

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Have made the second part of review about the contemporary Russian microchip developers. Here.
by Igorr
07 Nov 2009 17:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3010
Views: 882507

Re: International Military Discussion

A couple of articles about Russia's Nuclear Forces.
by Igorr
04 Nov 2009 03:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188410

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

The Russian AAMs. Brief review, part two.
by Igorr
31 Oct 2009 07:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1478489

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Philip wrote:Tx. Igorr for that very interesting clip.Is there any mentioned composite percentage of the aircraft at all from official sources?
15% by weight on MiG-29K is composites, it's officially. By volume or area it is sightly more.
by Igorr
30 Oct 2009 16:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 893000

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

The New guided cassette bombs (15 cassette units in a gliding bomb) for Russian planes, including MiG-35.
by Igorr
30 Oct 2009 16:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1478489

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

MiG-29K cockpit manufacturing in Obninsk with nano-molecular (90 nm) golden covering reducing radar signature.
by Igorr
27 Oct 2009 02:59
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1520666

Re: Small Arms Thread

It is baffeling that we invest hundereds of crores of Rs in OFPs and yet we import AK-47,guns and ammo as well. This is very interesting. For over 50 years this is continuing. Indeed, the import of Tavors is very strange to me since is kept in mind only a borderline improvement over INSAS. Interest...
by Igorr
25 Oct 2009 15:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

The outlines of PAK FA according to Paralay. Thanks a lot. :D Have been waiting to read that for some time now. And as NRao asked, how reliable do you think the article is? Most of his specs are very logical and well coordinated with qualitative descriptions from other independent sources. At least...
by Igorr
25 Oct 2009 14:31
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1520666

Re: Small Arms Thread

Is it possible to use 5.56x30 ammo with regular Insas(5.56x45) with some magazine adapter? Highly unprobably since different case dimention needs different lock. BTW how's the INSAS's over the beach capability and how does it perform with water? can it be used by MARCOS units? Interesting question....
by Igorr
23 Oct 2009 00:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

The outlines of PAK FAaccording to Paralay.
by Igorr
22 Oct 2009 23:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1292754

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Medvedev-Krishna meeting in Moscow. PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Mr Minister, colleagues, It is a great pleasure for me to meet with you, especially in view of the dynamic, systemic, multifaceted political dialogue that exists between the Russian Federation and India. Clearly, your visit is ...
by Igorr
22 Oct 2009 23:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

KrishG wrote:Igorr, Which IRST is supposed be used on PAF-FA atleast according to speculation ?
With very caution could be said OLS-35 derivate of same developer.
by Igorr
21 Oct 2009 20:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Igorr what happend to Mig SKAT UCAV , it just came and dissapeared The full size dummy was demonstrated for Russian journalists only after big problems with permission and was classified again. For general all UCAV issue is classified. Together with MiG the Irkut's Yakovlev buraue has its UCAV proj...
by Igorr
21 Oct 2009 12:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Mihir.D wrote:
Igorr wrote: The future UCAVS are sometimes called the 6th gen fighters.
Are you aware if thats also going to be joint development ?
For now Russia does develop it alone.
by Igorr
21 Oct 2009 01:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1037185

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Infact it is said that 9B-1103M family is evolved from 9B-1348 family (which includes new DSP module built around TI TMS320C44 32-bit core ). This info is from K.Kopp blog : "Agat recently developed the 9B1103K-150 which is a repackaged "small bore' variant of the R-77 AMRAAMski's 9B1348 ...
by Igorr
21 Oct 2009 01:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1520666

Re: Small Arms Thread

And what about the following? Modified AK-103s? http://s698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/parijatgaur/?action=view&current=208fm6q.jpg http://s698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/parijatgaur/?action=view&current=sb7lue.jpg An AKM 7.62x39 mm rifle (according to the stock) after an individual tun...
by Igorr
21 Oct 2009 00:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 817679

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Prem Kumar wrote: But a pretty awesome weapon for smart saturation bombing. The gap between guided and unguided projectiles is diminishing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBU-97_Sensor_Fuzed_Weapon
'Bazalt' manufactures guided cassette bombs with analogous top-attacking elements as well: link
by Igorr
20 Oct 2009 22:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1037185

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Paging Igorr,Austin et al. Guys any idea about the frequency band in which Agat's "9B-1348" operates ? I remember the talk about work on the Astra seeker with pointers to MBDA's 'Ku' band seeker (Iirc the jirga at that time speculated about Meteor's seeker as being the one). You mean this...
by Igorr
20 Oct 2009 21:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 817679

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Smerch video At the end the rocket actually launches a payload of some sort of mini UAV. Is that a really what it is. Is there any more info. This is ENICS 9M534 UAV for 300 mm Smerch. Is used for target recognition on 70 km distance and fire correction. pic . http://xmages.net/out.php/t565482_7wSe...
by Igorr
20 Oct 2009 17:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Kailash wrote:
Any idea about that 6th gen fighter they are talking about?
The future UCAVS are sometimes called the 6th gen fighters.
by Igorr
20 Oct 2009 17:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 817679

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Smerch video
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by Igorr
19 Oct 2009 15:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1520666

Re: Small Arms Thread

Kalashnikov faces bankruptcy Sad news Man. End of an era. For years, the AK-47 assault rifle has been the world's most popular weapon, the gun of choice for dictators, gang members and Third World revolutionaries What a Dork. Has he never heard of the Vietnam & Korean Wars, or does he think tha...
by Igorr
17 Oct 2009 18:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 893000

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Shankar wrote:10 years from now world will be jealous of Mig35 just like today they are of Su 30 MKI
My dream is the joint manufacturing & marketing of Mig-35 & LCA mk2 for domestic needs and abroad :)
by Igorr
17 Oct 2009 12:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1894220

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

koti wrote:

http://i37.tinypic.com/9gzdp2.jpg

I think the rifles are AK-74's.
7.62x39 AKM. A wider barrel better withstands against the water capillarity, than 5.56 does. Although, this problem was recently fixed on ADS bi-medium assault rifle by a part of gas direction before the bullet.
by Igorr
16 Oct 2009 13:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1271048

Re: Indian Military Aviation

now thing is whether russia starts production of mi26 again or they go with MI46 :D which can be done in 150-200 million The Mi-26 production is following in low rate according to demands. Last years a number of these helos were supplied for Venezuela and China. Mi-46 - is something different, sinc...
by Igorr
16 Oct 2009 12:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

KrishG wrote:When was Russia chosen as the partner ??
If believe to the news it happened now.
by Igorr
16 Oct 2009 04:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 893000

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Some shocking fact about lack of after-selling support from the Americans:
South Koreans cannibalizing F-15Ks due to lack of spares
by Igorr
15 Oct 2009 22:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Is it the HAL Medium lift helicopter that they want to co develop (Russian chosen as partner) or it is completely new helicopter that they are talking about? This news have caught me suddenly, being fair I didn't think the deal is ready. there were only very preliminary reports before, about possib...
by Igorr
15 Oct 2009 18:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1075426

Re: LCA news and discussion

If neither of that is going to happen, it will be better to decouple the light fighter program from IAF requirements and produce and market it for others. At the expense ( of the pride ) of India having an indigenous light fighter serving in its air force , we can at least save the LCA development ...
by Igorr
15 Oct 2009 18:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 552963

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

MOSCOW: India and Russia will launch the joint fifth generation fighters by year end and have agreed to collaborate to develop heavy lift cargo helicopters and futuristic infantry combat vehicles. Not heavy but medium lift helicopter according to the Russians sources. But wait a bit, they have said...