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by mdhoat
07 Aug 2014 01:52
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Replies: 856
Views: 447641

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII

HI Vivek, Is it possible to represent the battle thru map? Not an absolute necessity but maybe helps readers to visualize the battle in a more effective manner.I have read some books where they use lot of pictures/diagrams to explain the situation to readers. N.B: If you think the above suggestion ...
by mdhoat
17 Feb 2013 04:49
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Replies: 856
Views: 447641

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII

Thanks Vivek, ... just placed an order on Amazon and will leave 5 star feedback as soon as I am allowed.

Been waiting for this book for few years now since the day you first mentioned about your desire to write this book on Bharat Rakshak...
by mdhoat
30 Jan 2009 12:52
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922596

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Vivek, you are doing an awesome job with your scenario so far. I believe I have read all of your current scenario, tried my best to find an explanation but for the life of me, couldn't find a sure answer as to why China is not bringing her Su30 fighters into the fight and how come time and again pit...
by mdhoat
16 Nov 2008 22:45
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922596

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

It can't get realistic than this. It's takes a great effort to keep the balance in virtual scenario and not let your bias tilt the balance towards home forces. Superb writing Vivek... Best IMHO on BR since few years... Please don't let the tempo die down.
by mdhoat
18 Oct 2008 06:16
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922596

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Please keep it coming Vivek, next lets shower them with warm thunder and then red hot thunder..... :twisted: :twisted: ... above all else, I love your choice of words to name your operations. "SNOW THUNDER".....Chinese deserved every character of it. :D :D
by mdhoat
16 Oct 2008 01:32
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922596

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Vivek your writing style has undergone a sea change in comparison with your last indo-Chinese scenario. Last time you were giving no insight into Chinese mindset, their formations, game plans and moreover the fight did seem one sided in sense that Indians didn't seem to make any mistake at all..like...
by mdhoat
05 Oct 2008 21:53
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922596

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

fxdean, you did a awesome job for a first post...Welcome to the Brfite club... :rotfl: :twisted: :D
by mdhoat
27 Jul 2008 23:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

AoA math mujahids, mdhoat, the case of atleast 3 heads out of 5 tosses can easily be solved by using the bernoulli trails method... Derkonig ji.. It was stated in the math problem itself, that it is supposed to be solved by using Inclusion/Exclusion formula and venn diagrams. That was where I got d...
by mdhoat
27 Jul 2008 08:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

:eek: :( you are right, these questions were from a home test I was banging my head to solve for my cousin who's doing MS in Applied Maths. But still thanks for all your help...at the end of day Bharat-Rakshak rocks, a one stop solution for all your information needs in any domain...:D
by mdhoat
27 Jul 2008 05:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Hi Amber-G saar, Thanks for the help last time. I am also banging my head on another problem. Case: There are five coins and the number of ways we can flip them to get at least 3 heads is 16. The way i m trying to solve this is by the following approach: Set A is Number of combinations of atleast 3 ...
by mdhoat
26 Jul 2008 17:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Oh my bad....Vina thanks for pointing out... :eek: :oops:
by mdhoat
26 Jul 2008 11:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Amber thanks a ton. It will be really helpful if you can provide a little more insight into case B. In my opinion, there are more than 6 cases for (1 identical pair + 2 distinct digits) because 1132, 1142, 1143, 3342, 3341, 3312 are the digits which are also included. So I believe there should be mo...
by mdhoat
26 Jul 2008 08:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414414

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Math Gurus.... wondering if anyone can give a crack at solving the listed Math problem. I already spend better half of last two days to solve this without any luck. Hoping better brains out there than mine might solve this puzzle and arrive at the correct answer. Hint - This problem is based on mult...
by mdhoat
25 Mar 2008 21:32
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Nitesh don't quote the whole post before making your comments. Avoidable bandwidth and space wastage.
by mdhoat
14 Mar 2008 07:20
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Guys, We don't tolerate any type of criticism of our writers on this thread. Some of you said bad things today and we missed out on our today's dose of the war. Any members who dare say anything evil or bad will be banned or not allowed to read any further scenarios . I think that was not criticism...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 12:58
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

probably shankar saar is in superstar rajni hangover :wink: 3 kilos in one shot,,enna jujubi naa orru kilo kill panno 100 kilo kill panna madri :D pardon my tamil rkrao no fun please. We should appreciate Shankar for investing so much time and effort in writing these scenarios. I know its so easy t...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 12:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1332727

gopal.suri wrote:The only reason I see India loosing is political indecision and treachery.
BINGO, If you are pointing to the Left parties, than you are right on the mark. They are bane of a Vibrant and United India.
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 12:11
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Shankar a quick question? I am kinda confused. In actual combat, Will those 3 Chinese kilos go together so compactly packed. I mean won't they be moving in distanced formation so as to maximize the detection zone and thus killing radius. It makes strategic sense, they will be better poised to pounce...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 11:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1332727

Re: Pair of Chinese fighter planes form PLAAF’s high-low m

Pair of Chinese According to reports in the Chinese media, the J-10 and Flanker have met several times in mock combats, with the J-10 reportedly coming out on top in most engagements. There are several things I have heard. One that horse manure mixed with a good load of soy sauce and blue cheese dr...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 11:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1332727

Even without the entry of the US into such a conflict, taking on Taiwan alone would be extremely costly. No, I don't see China doing this -- too risky, too much to lose. Especially with virgin armed forces that lack any combat experience whatsoever. What seems a lot more likely to me, is that China...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 11:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: ATV and K15 missile - News & Discussion
Replies: 325
Views: 164705

I can provide detailed measurements of Mallika Sherawat's boobs. Does this make me credible? S till that bit of statistic will be interesting to say the least.. :lol: :twisted: and hope mallika is reading this and getting very :evil:. And Raj if you talk about foreign assistance, what happens to th...
by mdhoat
13 Mar 2008 02:43
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Shankar No Offence , but this last scnario seems a bit comical . it would have been more realistic if any of the Kilo woukld also have detected the Akula as Captial iyer was planning to fire the torpedoes at a range of 200 meteres only . wonder if indian kilos when faced with PLAN Jiang Class SSn's...
by mdhoat
12 Mar 2008 14:50
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

But Mihir patriotic sentiments aside, don't you think taking on 3 Kilos at such close range is asking to much from one lone Akula. The only thing that can save Akula is some super quite technology which might help it stay undetected just long enough to have the surprise element work on our side. An...
by mdhoat
12 Mar 2008 14:04
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Well if that's the truth, its very much in India's interest to sacrifice the akula before any harm comes to the AC and if akula is indeed going down, take as many Chinese subs with it. /quote] The Akula won't be sacrificed. Its too precious to be sacrificed.It will have some gold plated super secre...
by mdhoat
12 Mar 2008 13:41
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Folks, The Akulas would be Indian property once we have leased them. From what is been said they would be on end of life lease. Well if that's the truth, its very much in India's interest to sacrifice the akula before any harm comes to the AC and if akula is indeed going down, take as many Chinese ...
by mdhoat
12 Mar 2008 02:25
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Sudhanshu, Kilo at 7 Kt and Akula at 15 kt- Detection probability in my opinion is even money. Also, the Akula was tracking the Kilos before it was detected. The idea probably is to spook the Kilos into attacking you rather than the career. Since Akula has a greater speed and diving depth, the chan...
by mdhoat
08 Mar 2008 14:54
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Vivek please keep everyone posted on the progress of the book Actually, I have sent the book for review at this time. I haven't received a definite yes or no from them but they seemed to be interested. So at the moment I am keeping my fingers crossed as I wait for their response. Let's see what hap...
by mdhoat
08 Mar 2008 03:33
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Sudhanshu wrote::) Shankar if possible please include LCAs too in somewhere in this scenario. That would be fun.
I second that. Shankar it will be worth exploring how LCA fare in a real combat scenario. Most of the data how operational LCA will be is already out there in the open. Thanks in advance.
by mdhoat
23 Feb 2008 07:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1087046

Arun, How would this work, sepration of these munition at certain height and they glide and home on to their independent targets? Like couple of these may go look for radars, a few might seek heat coming from vehicles etc? Any comparable foreign sys? Yes IMHO relased at ~ 2-3 km altitude. For SEAD,...
by mdhoat
11 Feb 2008 22:44
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

I second Deans, Shankar, I find your posts informative as well as entertaining. Keep it coming. Raghu Rags, Dean I was talking from my experience with Shankar's last post starting with plans to damage the uranium shipment from Australia to India with a Iranian Submarine involved. The initial phase ...
by mdhoat
11 Feb 2008 08:25
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Shankar, if you don't mind me saying it cut out the background stuff a bit. you are getting carried away with those stuff. better devote that time to scenario. regards. I second that, Shankar with all due respect for the time and effort you put in the scenarios, it will really make sense if you can...
by mdhoat
09 Feb 2008 07:35
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

No hard feelings Vivek I know you are busy on your book, so take your time and come post back whenever you are done. Thanks for understanding the problem. Nowadays my life includes sixteen hour days buried in the book scenario. Not something that I mind terribly :twisted:...but still, taking the to...
by mdhoat
09 Feb 2008 05:54
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 175382

Keep up the good work Shankar. You are doing a awesome job but I have a request though. Please don't waste too much time and effort in building the scenario as happened with the Australian Uranium scenario. I believe everyone would agree to see the real action start asap so there's more chance that ...
by mdhoat
08 Feb 2008 22:18
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 151795

India needs to start asserting Aksai-chin and Tibet at international foras. Chinks only understand force. So force they should experience. ANy claim on Arunachal P should follow with claim on Tibet. This has to start now since China will be occupied with other things for few years. Acharya what is ...
by mdhoat
08 Feb 2008 09:24
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 151795

Planned up gradation of 30 airfields for fast troop mobilization. Planned development of infrastructure in NE. MDHoat Planned upgrade in "Bharatiya lexicon" means 25yr--100 years. We planned for big ticket items in 80's, we are still testing validity. Upgrading infrastructure is only poss...
by mdhoat
08 Feb 2008 05:33
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 151795

What is few thousand Acres of land among friends. After all we are all friends. :evil: This is exactly what I have been trying to say all this time. The Reasons I believe if China is ever to attack India, it will attack sooner rather than later are many. For ex. Deployment of ATV and leasing of Nuc...
by mdhoat
08 Feb 2008 03:31
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 151795

Alokgupt or Jcage, what are the chances that China is already planning and implementing a Cold Start strategy to be able to go to war immediately, with minimal preliminary fuss to capture or sabotage India's strategic assets before even the country reacts to any war alarms. What are the chances that...
by mdhoat
07 Feb 2008 04:34
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 151795

Kangla-desh will most definately try to tangle with Indian supply lines because China is going to promise them a share of occupied territory. The next war is going to be China+Pakistan+Bangladesh vs. India alone. A flower delivery to an uninhabited island off Kangla-deshi coast will be required on ...
by mdhoat
30 Sep 2007 12:30
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part IX
Replies: 322
Views: 171708

Master War-craft... Vivek, you definitely have a best seller in the making...once you wrap up the scenario, please make sure to publish it into a book. The whole book has lessons for the taking for any future confrontation, honestly it cannot get real than this. Every minute detail is well thought a...
by mdhoat
23 Sep 2007 11:24
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part IX
Replies: 322
Views: 171708

It can't get better than....keep it coming Vivek....yeh dil mangee more chinee Kh**n :lol: :lol: