Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

tsarkar · Post by **tsarkar** » 03 Aug 2012 22:15

Aditya G wrote:Looks like missile targets:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Gall ... 1.JPG.html
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Gall ... 2.JPG.html

First one with reflectors is a missile target. Second one is a barge for taking the mud away after periodically dredging the anchorage. The Amba river flows into Mumbai harbour with its silt.

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 04 Aug 2012 02:35

HT-2 Trainer, 1st aircraft designed & mass produced in independent India

via http://www.aame.in/2012/07/indian-milit ... oo-on.html

Indian Navy Delhi-Class Destroyer INS Delhi [D61] [Hi-Res Wallpaper]
http://www.aame.in/2012/08/indian-navy- ... r-ins.html

Brahmaputra-Class Frigate INS Beas [F37] & INS Brahmaputra [F31] [Wallpaper]
http://www.aame.in/2012/08/brahmaputra- ... s-f37.html

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 04 Aug 2012 21:41

Rafale without any squadron insignia. Almost what the IAF Rafale would look like though without the rectangular flag painted

via http://www.aame.in/2012/08/indian-exper ... afale.html

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 05 Aug 2012 08:50

NauSena P8i Neptune rotates from Seattle during its first captive carry test Loaded with 4 mock AGM-84D Harpoons

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 05 Aug 2012 13:51

some more pics of the P-8I with Harpoons

via http://www.aame.in/2012/08/boeing-p-8i- ... ndian.html

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 06 Aug 2012 23:02

some pictures of the Hawker Tempest in IAF service

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Image ... s/Tempest/

IAF Recruitment posters
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galle ... 1.jpg.html
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galle ... 2.jpg.html
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galle ... 3.jpg.html
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galle ... 4.jpg.html

SoKo troops in Af with the Daewoo K11
http://modern-warfare.livejournal.com/905612.html

Wikipedia entry

Equipped with a laser range-finder as well as a ballistics computer, the K11 allows the operator to quickly find the distance to a target and launch an air burst shell. The shell will then detonate a few meters away from the target.[9]

An electronic scope is integrated on the K11; it can be linked to a goggle system with a digital display. The display can be used during nighttime with thermal imaging, and shows the range information from the laser range-finder.

The weapon is compatible with standard 20- or 30-round 5.56 mm NATO magazines, and can hold 6-round magazines of 20 mm shells, at one time.[10]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%26T_Daewoo_K11

Ashwin B · Post by **Ashwin B** » 07 Aug 2012 08:31

While searching for more pictures of the IAF Bombardier aircraft, I came across this fairly close-up shot:

http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7423655&nseq=1
I noticed on the port-side of the fuselage, the word "Experimental".

Any idea what this means? Is the aircraft still awaiting full operational clearance/certification?

jamwal · Post by **jamwal** » 07 Aug 2012 22:15

Another picture of MARCOS in their new gear:

Till now, MARCOS rarely if ever showed their faces in public. Has something changed ?

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 07 Aug 2012 22:17

Kargil War Memorial, Leh

via http://jotting.aame.in/2012/08/kargil-w ... jammu.html

3 Arjun MBT's
https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 3492355186

joygoswami · Post by **joygoswami** » 08 Aug 2012 20:39

A Hollywood mock-up of the MH-60X Stealth Hawk. To be used in the film, Zero Dark 30.

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/08 ... r-stealth/

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 08 Aug 2012 21:06

SKrishna · Post by **SKrishna** » 08 Aug 2012 22:13

^^^^ Whats that thing trailing from the top of the vertical stabilizer of P-8I?

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 08 Aug 2012 22:28

SKrishna wrote:^^^^ Whats that thing trailing from the top of the vertical stabilizer of P-8I?

Its an antenna.

Mihir · Post by **Mihir** » 08 Aug 2012 23:53

It is the INMARSAT antenna.

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 09 Aug 2012 21:17

Vishal Jolapara wrote:
SKrishna wrote:^^^^ Whats that thing trailing from the top of the vertical stabilizer of P-8I?

That ^ is a Trailing Cone

sudhan · Post by **sudhan** » 09 Aug 2012 23:25

jamwal wrote:Another picture of MARCOS in their new gear:

Till now, MARCOS rarely if ever showed their faces in public. Has something changed ?

These could be soldiers from the Sagar Prahari Bal, we see these guys on guarding Naval installations etc....

AFAIK, Marcos never show up their faces...

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 09 Aug 2012 23:31

Vishal Jolapara wrote: That ^ is a Trailing Cone

Are you sure it is not also an INMARSAT antenna?

Mihir · Post by **Mihir** » 10 Aug 2012 00:53

I think he's right. The Antenna itself is probably under the fairing. Now that I think of it, I don't see any particular advantage to towing an aircraft antenna behind the airframe. A static pressure measuring probe, on the other hand...

shivendrashukla · Post by **shivendrashukla** » 10 Aug 2012 01:45

Vishal Jolapara wrote:Yesterday: Tel Aviv - Ben Gurion, Israel
First Bombardier Global 5000 for

Israeli reg - 4X-COF so some phitting-bitting to be done still.....

This is not for IAF.

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 10 Aug 2012 01:59

^^
yes it is. very obvious IAF roundel & fin flash

also
http://www.bizjetblogger.com/2012/08/08 ... gh-shannon

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IA soldier against the Himalayan backdrop
https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 3631484994

shivendrashukla · Post by **shivendrashukla** » 10 Aug 2012 04:18

Hiten wrote:^^
yes it is. very obvious IAF roundel & fin flash

also
http://www.bizjetblogger.com/2012/08/08 ... gh-shannon

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IA soldier against the Himalayan backdrop
https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 3631484994

Hiten, Sorry to disappoint you but this is not with IAF. It will in all probability land up with ARC. As for the roundel and fin flash, all Indian military aircraft use this including Indian Navy and Indian Army.

member_20067 · Post by **member_20067** » 10 Aug 2012 07:09

shivendrashukla wrote:
Hiten wrote:^^
yes it is. very obvious IAF roundel & fin flash

also
http://www.bizjetblogger.com/2012/08/08 ... gh-shannon

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IA soldier against the Himalayan backdrop
https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 3631484994
Hiten, Sorry to disappoint you but this is not with IAF. It will in all probability land up with ARC. As for the roundel and fin flash, all Indian military aircraft use this including Indian Navy and Indian Army.

This is for RAW

dinesha · Post by **dinesha** » 10 Aug 2012 14:04

August 2: The shipping container that protected GSAT-10 during its travels from India to French Guiana is removed inside the Spaceport's S5 payload preparation facility.

dinesha · Post by **dinesha** » 10 Aug 2012 14:09

August 9: GSAT-10 “spreads its wings” in preparation for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 launch on 21st Sept.

member_20067 · Post by **member_20067** » 10 Aug 2012 22:54

tsarkar wrote:
Aditya G wrote:Looks like missile targets:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Gall ... 1.JPG.html

Is there a Kilo also ?

Kakarat · Post by **Kakarat** » 12 Aug 2012 18:51

Akash SAM

I think its from the May-June trials

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 13 Aug 2012 22:47

August 8th 2012: Sistership departing Shannon for Tel Aviv

Ashwin B wrote:While searching for more pictures of the IAF Bombardier aircraft, I came across this fairly close-up shot:

Hi Ashwin,

Its NOT a close-up but, the same image i've thumbnailed in a smaller size (click on it for the larger image).
Its shot at the same time (he's wrongly mentioned the date as 7/2 instead of 8/2) by a colleague of Siege except the image you've posted is slightly blurry.

Pls try thumbnailing an image which is above 1000px (except for something Extra-Ordinary) as it screws-up the page size & causes unnecessary bandwith issues when viewed off devices other than home pc.

Ashwin B wrote:I noticed on the port-side of the fuselage, the word "Experimental".

Any idea what this means? Is the aircraft still awaiting full operational clearance/certification?

While i dont have the exact definitive answer but, from what i know: aircraft that haven't been fully certified by the country's respective Aviation authority/whose type certificate has been withdrawn (for e.g., Concorde) or an a/c which has modifications done which aren't fully authorised/suported by the manufacturer has to have that decal placed on its fuselage until the Locha is sorted...... or something like that

The Omega DC10 Tanker supporting USN F18 Super Hornets at both the Aero Indias too had the Experimental decal

right there beside the R1 door

dinesha · Post by **dinesha** » 16 Aug 2012 17:44

Independence Day customary photos from Red Fort: Thanks to Getty image

SPG and NSG

NSG

SPG

DPC

dinesha · Post by **dinesha** » 16 Aug 2012 17:45

More..

Ashwin B · Post by **Ashwin B** » 16 Aug 2012 19:32

@Vishal: Thanks so much for explaining.
I really like your photography.

Cheers,
Ashwin.

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 16 Aug 2012 20:07

Ashwin B wrote:@Vishal: Thanks so much for explaining.
I really like your photography.

Cheers,
Ashwin.

Thanks Ashwin

Pilots 1 & 2 are my friends, both based at Delhi, our conversation log from twitter yesterday night:

P1:i think i just saw a Bombardier Global Express with Indian Air Force logo on the engine.

P1: When did the Indian Air Force get a Global Express? Or was it some other country's plane?

P2: @P1 Global Express or Globe Master ??

P1: @P2 Global Express... The Bombardier one. Was all white and then I saw the logo on the engine. Could be Italy also. Similar rings.

P2: @P1 nah it must have been someother!! IAF has none!!

P1: @P2 a quick google search reveals (ironically on pakistan defence forum) that the IAF operates TWO Global Express 5000s

VJ: @P1 @P2 Guys > http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewto ... start=1280

VJ: @P1 pls confirm if that was a Global Express 5000 u saw?

P1: @VJ Affirm. The BD700-Global Express

VJ: @P1 Roger That!

P1: @VJ There were no mods on this a/c it looked stock, which is what got my attention.

VJ: @P1 Keeda-Kaandi is inside!

P2: @P1 @VJ unless it was delivery flight for ARC, will check from Bombardier Regional Sales mgr tomorrow!!

P1: @VJ @P2 Sir must be for ARC.

So (atleast) 1 a/c is in India now

keshavchandra · Post by **keshavchandra** » 17 Aug 2012 01:15

Indian Army Body Building team

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 19 Aug 2012 21:12

IN320 @ Seattle few days ago, you can see the Trailing Cone clearly in both the photos

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 20 Aug 2012 17:29

andy B · Post by **andy B** » 20 Aug 2012 18:58

Dabolim tu142 in318 with Yankee f14 onlee not posting as IMG due to large size.
http://i.imgur.com/8KIlz.jpg

Via twinblade from key pubs.

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 20 Aug 2012 21:53

Indian Army Skiers in France

https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 0664074162

https://picasaweb.google.com/1050956741 ... 6762374962

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 22 Aug 2012 19:39

August 10, 2012: Relief rescue mission - Harsil, Uttrakhand >

vivek_ahuja · Post by **vivek_ahuja** » 24 Aug 2012 21:05

Indian version of Marine One, I guess...

http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/v ... 16&t=64969

-Vivek

RamaY · Post by **RamaY** » 24 Aug 2012 23:57

Vishal Jolapara wrote:

What is this aircraft, it is carrying A2A mizziles?

RoyG · Post by **RoyG** » 25 Aug 2012 00:12

Harpoon ashm.