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Gurneesh

Another Yudh Abhyas video...

is that a jammed INSAS at 0.55

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I think an imported product when made in DPSU's will be less prone to quality issues than indigenous products. Simply because in the case of imported stuff, a mature manufacturing process as well as associated machinery will be given by OEM. Also OEM will have laid out best practices to achieve a go...

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I

on the stupidity of this fellow..

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chackojoseph wrote:IMO, the usage is correct. "Effected" : Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result

Effect is a noun while Affect is a verb

Sand AFFECTED the movement of tank columns.

vs

The EFFECT of sand on tank movement was apparent.

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Is the RD33 Series3 engine in Mig20UPG smokeless ?

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Just an illustration of the above http://oi42.tinypic.com/i6fays.jpg If we take the area under the curve (which is the distance traveled), it will be different for the three cases even when the final velocity and the time taken is same for all three (and not to mention that the plane is always accel...

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As speed increases drag should also increase. So if engine thrust is held constant, increase in drag will cause a decrease in acceleration.

Which is why people using visual markers are reporting longer takeoff distances.

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Air brakes were not deployed when landing !!!

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carbon fiber is usually black. Those look like unpainted metal alloy panels (more evident in the larger pic of static side view). Must be the stuff that they changed after it had already been painted with primer.

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There is nothing different in LSP7 from the rest apart from those more streamlined things (dunno what to call them) at the rear. Here is a PV2 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/S_qmM9b_SwI/AAAAAAAAKek/gn7dEgbPt5s/s1600/Picture+065-747463.jpg We can see the same step on the top half of the engine...

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^^^ Been having the same problem..

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Added Later: Can anyone find that picture of the anti-spin chute and its attachment bracket that was supposedly worked on by some DRDO lab? That would probably confirm my suspicion. Screen grab from the High AoA pdf. http://i43.tinypic.com/2vc8idf.png The bracket seem to be mounted farther towards ...

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@ Raghuk: Thanks for the updates.

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What does the blacklisting of IMI mean for Tavor Series of small arms in India ?

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That IFV weighs more than a MBT (M1A2). There was a thread in milphotos.net a few days back.

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The basic F414-400 is 98kN. So, INS6 is at least 98kN. EDE has 15% improvement in thrust or increased lifespan at same thrust and reduced SFC (according to wiki), while EPE has 20 % improvement in thrust.

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F414 is 98kN engine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_F414 Also interesting to note: F414-EDE The "Enhanced Durability Engine" or "EDE" variant, includes an improved high pressure turbine (HPT) and high pressure core (HPC). The HPT is redesigned to withstand slightly higher temper...

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Yippee.... Congrats to the Hockey Team.

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I was bored

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Tacit_Blue

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Even the Hawk had a single airbrake that was located in front of its ventral fins. Lack of common sense on the part of Hawker Siddeley perhaps? Even the Tornado's airbrakes are located right at the end, just under the fin And look at where the F/A-18's airbrakes are located.. Just a thought, all th...

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From personal experiences and some speculation: 1) Till 80's, there was a trend in Punjab (mainly Jatt Sikh families) to have 3 or more sons. So, there were no reservations about sending one (generally eldest ?) into Army. Infact it was a good way to earn more income and also get out of the village ...

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Question is what will that BSF girl (or any BSF soldier) do with a 9mm SMG while guarding the border.

9mm SMG's are generally used by SPECOPS for close quarter battles.

Gurneesh

btw was this interview posted?? Rafale is looking just like Tejas TD (including the tailfin paint scheme) in the pic with Mirage-2000 :wink: ... That is a M4000. Tail fin is curved at the root and also there are canards. http://www.yeniresim.com/data/media/725/www.yeniresim.com_-_Uak_-_Sava_Ua_Resi...

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@ harbansji
The only factor for selection can be cost as both EF and Rafale passed the technical trials. So saying that Rafale was finally selected over EF because of technical reasons also would IMHO be a slap in the face of the process of bringing two contenders to the next level.

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^^^ Thanks

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My "realistic" wishlist for 2012 3. LSP7/8 having capabilities to fire radar guided R-73, LGBs, Counter measures, AoA of 24deg, fully integrated Auto pilot, day/night all weather capability, wake penetration issues resolved, HMS guided missile cuing, cannon firing, ability to withstand G ...

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25000 crore will be 5 bill USD if I am not wrong.

Moreover if this 5 bill is 25 % more than dassault bid, then the deal is actually close to 20 bill USD !!

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India has been fairly open as far as dealings with Israel are concerned and LUSH and LCA already use 2032 (LCA is a hybrid). Mig29, M2000 already have their upg programs. I don't think Mig21, 27 will get any more updates. That leaves Jag (DARIN III maybe ?). How much could a 2032 cost? That should g...

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To be fair R-77 will be carried closer to the centerline hence easier to accommodate without over-stressing the wings. Stations near the wing tip are very sensitive to weight as they put a bigger strain on the whole wing, specially during hi-g maneuvers. Still R-60 to R-73 requiring wing strengthen...

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Surprising that there are no pics of LSP5's cockpit (it was supposed to be redesigned or atleast tweaked).

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nash wrote: PS: can we have different name for this thread .. current one is bit more exciting ...

How about " The Chikni Chameli Thread "

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LSP6 will be used for high AOA/ High G testing. So a spin recovery chute had to be fitted. It is not related to rest of Mk1 program.

So LSP 7,8 and subsequently the SP's do not have to wait for LSP6.

IIRC, there were also talk of integrating Kaveri on it after the high AOA/G testing is complete.

Gurneesh

Finally some news...

But it is Dejavu for EADS: LCA engine (rumors say EJ2000 is ahead) and then EF (again the rumors).

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Sorry for my skepticism, but after ACM Major, who I thought was exceptional in his support for the LCA, IAF's interest in the bird has been somewhat lacklustre imvho. The idea it seems is to give the bird token orders/support, while running after latest and greatest imports :evil: Mark my words, wh...

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and I wonder how pilots are supposed to deal with 20 white buttons around each MFD when he is busy :eek: I stand corrected by Gurneesh about the Tejas cockpit. if the pic below is the real thing, it looks ok so long as they minimize or get rid of the huge "CRT oscilloscope" thing protudin...

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^^^ That is not LCA but Mig29 cockpit

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There weren't too many IA regiments in the parade ?

I remember (from many years ago when i watched the parade) seeing many more regiments taking part in the parade.

Is there a change ??

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Always there are the Dakota T-72's and the T-90's not the Arjun MBT. I don't know who chooses the tanks on Parade. Uddu, I remember the Arjun was on display on Republic Day 2010. Maybe they just take turns. Any jingos know if T-90 was on display for Republic Day 2011? That would boost the "tak...

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Maybe they were anticipating foggy 26 jan, thus the bright colors.

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