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koti

That is more circumstantial than technical Das Saab.
Platform aside, I am not sure where Dhruv and LCH have different operational doctrines going by sattili ji's assersion.

koti

Ammo should be much simpler to transport if the ULH's are in place.

koti

I wonder why this and the Scorpene saga isn't being called Arm twisting here. Gorshkov escalation seems pennies in comparision.

koti

Thanks for the insight. While flight testing the Light Combat Helicopter, a modified version of HAL Dhruv, the Indian Army came to the conclusion that without making any major modifications to the Dhruv air-frame, an armed variant can also be developed and delivered to the army quickly. This variant...

koti

Is this posted before?

http://www.defencereviewasia.com/articl ... elicopters
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/08/0 ... OW20140807

koti

I kind of felt so too when I read about dedicated squadrons of Rudra. And these are attached to individual corps along with other types of heli squadrons. But your point sounds more apt for LCH then Rudra. Having a huge number of specialized choppers is hard to afford for IA in my opinion and I thou...

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Interoperability? Does it make sense for stripping something specialized & using them in a conventional role? Then why build something specialized in the first place? I too think it makes sense saab. I see Dhruv/Rudra as multi role utility platform rather then a specialized one. Most of these m...

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I was being generic Jamwal ji

koti

I can think of updated subsystem validation. Like when ring laser gyros were tested. Could also be different warhead options being validated.

koti

Noted!
But how apt is it to compare LCH with a platform that carries a heavier payload, a 30 mm cannon and also the LongBow.
I can't think of anything else with out sounding like an import fanatic.

koti

No abhik. I think we are missing a point here. The LCH is a new addition for IA/IAF. It has its place in the evolving doctrine of IA/IAF.
The Apache's IMO are strictly replacements for the Hinds in the heavy category.

koti

MP-5 and is indeed sadly inadequate, for room clearing, better options exist, ideally they can quickly wrap up testing of MSMC and order it in great numbers, ideal replacement for a 9mm submachine gun. The MP-5 is good but for 9mm, they can order more Berretta MX-4 which is better than the MP-5 (on...

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MP5 are very very poor weapon for terrorist threat. It is okay for a "police"action against amateur criminal or wannabee novice terrorist but against a terrorist trained by Pak SF is little less than useless. MP5 and Beretta 9mm are useless super costly imported junk foisted on our forces...

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There is some good headway made by General Atomics in terms of plausible Laser based C-RAM system. This high level partnership exercise can evolve into a more future proof effort if there can be a solid system that can be proposed instead of something that can(?) be addressed by ASTRA, Akash, Barak ...

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Koti is possibly referring to the BEL datalink2 on the indian P8Is. whether it would be allowed/integrated to the Apaches is a question that needs to be answered. if both LCH and Apaches sport it, they can communicate. Hmm, I had forgotten about the BEL datalink. Or maybe even the Israeli/Indian OD...

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In the next 10 years, IN will be mulling the replacement of Shishumar and Early Kilo's probably. We do not want a tender process to begin then right.

koti

merlin wrote:How will the Apache's communicate with the Rudras and the LCH?

Which UAV's can the Apache control? Only US ones?

I think this should be a solvable issue. P-8Is are communicating well arn't they?

koti

Is the AH-64 a necessity for India? . I think not! Now, the countries which field both these kind of helicopters in numbers also produce both. We don't. So, how much of an handicap is it if we can't have this pyramidal structure, i.e. we have only the LCH as attack helicopters but in larger numbers...

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#SurfingToKillTime: Dassault Systemes S. A. Market Capitalization: $12.89 Billion !!!!!!!!!!!!! Price, Today: $50.40 Price, High: $50.78, Jul 19, 2013 Price, Low: $40.17, Feb 7, 2014 Price, Start: $17.50, Sept 4, 2009 So, why exactly is India going for the Rafale? JK. Market capitalization is not g...

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I read quiet a bit about the NH90 thats not positive in the past few months.

http://www.defensie.nl/english/latest/n ... elicopters

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairmo/20120910.aspx

koti

Highlighted portion supports my point that SHORAD is only beneficial if it is cheaper than Akash. As Spyder or any other imported SHORADS is more costly, there is no point to import and we should use Akash and later if required Astra. Yes the system is fairly cheap but the problem is AIM-9, Stinger...

koti

I agree. I don't think that an actual prototype would have been sent out. 1. Prototypes are never painted in the camouflage pattern. 2. There were 6 more missiles shown in the canisters at ADEX. I don't think they have 7 prototypes. And if they had time to make 6 dummies, then could have easily mad...

koti

I don't get it. How will this benefit the other party? It seems like they only invest in developing something they are not using.

koti

Sure. Thank you.

koti

I was wondering if US-2's can be suitably modified to be used as ASW aircraft.
The Kamov is a good platform for ship based ASW but these can IMO beef up the shore based ASW capability with a longer range, quicker response and a far higher endurance.
What say.

koti

Lahat test fired from Helo.
Link

koti

Thats a good looking one. It looks closer to an AR then an AK. I hope the operational mechanism is similar to Insas though.

koti

Difference between naval and ground based rafale. I think you can draw similarities between LCA and NLCA.
Picture Link

First seen on militaryphotos

koti

Some random comments on Arjun
Who is this buffoon?
Seems a decent blog but uneducated comments on Arjun.

koti

It doesn't add up. Why will a 4 gen aircraft cost that much. The initial costs were reasonable and logical. Why will the cost increase to double the initial estimate? I can't get the logic. Newer fulcrums are appearing to be a better choice in my opinion too, as they are capable of dealing with the ...

koti

My first thought was MP7. But looking closely it resembles some kind of a carbine extension rail for Glock.

Like this?

koti

P8 gets a non satisfactory review.

Link
Thats surprising.

koti

^ It looks more like a jugaad tractor with all the stuff fixed using fevicol.

I still love it.
I think it is a DRDO item displaying all the external fixings rather then a army version paraded.

koti

all these winter/summer tests are just bahanas... Very plausible. It would seem that the winter/summer tests could be conducted simultaneously at any time if we really wanted. India's geography includes enough variation to cover all "seasons" at any time regardless of the month. It's free...

koti

Quoting another recent article for sake of posterity.
I have no contribution or opinion on the discussion.
Link

koti

I think the odd paint job is of the range enhancing thermal coating. Maybe its characteristics will be altered if another camo/logo paint job is applied atop.

koti

I am revising my post, so here it is now:- Now let's try LCA with Capital cost of 26 Million dollars +1/3rd for Support equipment, linear depreciation of 90% airframe in 20 years at 31/20 million, annual costs at 1 million we get:- USD 2.6+1.5+1= 5.1 USD million per annum for LCA. How about the fin...

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Cross post The last deal between India and Russia for Su-30MKI was for USD 40 million per unit. let us assume annual costs of USD 10 million per aircraft. The cost of Rafale is estimated at around USD 100 million per aircraft. If per annum costs are estimated at 5 million even then cost of ownershi...

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and at risk in a shooting war with many SAMs around? The A-10 is too slow & doesn't fly high enough either. Against the PAF & PLAAF, it will have severe attrition. The Russians have kept the Su-25 around, but its faster & more survivable than the A-10. True. But it can also be seen from...

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