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- 08 Apr 2023 12:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 822
- Views: 744082
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
That is nearly 1100 kg weight saving for the aircraft. The three legged Cheetah was superior to any thing that we have in inventory today. I am looking forward to the four legged Cheetah. Is it 800 + 300 kg or is the 300 kg part of the 800 kg? In any case, this is a weight loss akin to Adnan Sami :-)
- 23 Feb 2023 02:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
I've seen it used interchangeably... that said, more informed aero-engine guroos could inform us whether there's any subtle difference between the two. https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/88737/why-is-turbine-inlet-temperature-called-tet suggests so, atleast vis-a-vis turbine engines for po...
- 22 Feb 2023 02:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 778403
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
(DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed ITCM missile successfully flight tested in DRDO terminology == it flew only == failed. not sure, why DRDO is struggling with Nirbhay and ITCM, when it has succeeded in many other missiles. I suspect, engine problems with new Manik engine....
- 22 Feb 2023 02:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
- Replies: 1148
- Views: 435312
Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions
X-Post from Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion thread... such a wonderfully informative post, Maityaji! Thank you for the detailing. My expertise is with radars, so not familiar with the engine & materials side of things beyond the basics. K PRASAD JI, few questions on Radar,(answe...
- 21 Feb 2023 13:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
such a wonderfully informative post, Maityaji! Thank you for the detailing. My expertise is with radars, so not familiar with the engine & materials side of things beyond the basics.
- 21 Feb 2023 11:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
On a related note, pls refer to this HTSE poster (posted by Rakeshji in the AI'23 thread) ... It says SC HPT Blades + EVPVD Coating but a 1493K TeT for the HPT ... which should be a food-for-thought for us in BRF. So about 400-800 K below state-of-the-art. Snecma M-88 TeT is 1850 K (probably higher...
- 15 Feb 2023 04:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
K_prasad-ji: You would be quite wrong on your cost estimation to set up a hi-altitude testing capability -- at a minimum by an order of magnitude. Note that more than the facility itself, there are experience and technology capabilities in Test & Validation techniques also that require developm...
- 15 Feb 2023 03:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4202
- Views: 2464879
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
I saw only three bridges on the road between Bakhmut & Kostyantynivka: two small ones (60-70 m span) over a canal and a small river that can be easily bridged, and a longer one near Kostyantynivka over the rail yard, which shouldn't be an issue to cross, since it is not a water obstacle. Plus, I...
- 15 Feb 2023 02:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
This is major milestone : https://twitter.com/DefenceReach/status/1625514718671810561 #ReachDefence #EXCLUSIVE Kaveri Dry Engine has successfully completed high altitude trials at the Russian facility, this is a milestone in engine development program It was tested at various conditions of pressure...
- 11 Feb 2023 14:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3050
- Views: 513621
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
Hi Prasad Your Chulung La pin appears to be correct but I could not figure out how to read coordinates in your annotated map. Here's where I am placing it, which should tally with your pin: 35° 1'8.96"N, 76°59'34.37"E Based on that your Pt 5770 appears too far to the west. Descriptions of...
- 09 Feb 2023 15:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3050
- Views: 513621
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
SNIP... Y I Patel, Rohitvats... you both might be the perfect folks to answer my questions. I've been trying to create an annotated google map of the region (especially the road & rail projects), and I've been looking to fill out more info about the key passes in the Siachen region. Note: All o...
- 25 Jan 2023 16:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2354
- Views: 848005
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
I am a avid Arjun supporter. But before we dish out the T-90 (or we saved them bohuhu) let's consider some facts 1. Arjun is 45% heavy than T-90, a different class of weapon. ... 3.It is 2x-4x more costly than T-90 1. Agree on the weight saar, but one point to consider (more relevant to deserts, bu...
- 25 Jan 2023 16:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
BRO Starts Process for Building Crucial 135-km Road Near LAC from Chushul-Demchok in Next 2 Years Bids Invited Yesterday Chushul-Dungti-Fukche-Demchok Road to run alongside Indus with 3 new bridges https://twitter.com/AmanKayamHai_/status/1617832455599443969 -Ankit Thanks for sharing, Ankitji... I'...
- 28 Dec 2022 12:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
If we're at the point where PLA troops are attacking an airfield with a heli-assault, we're well past the point of spiked clubs.
- 27 Dec 2022 19:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
I don't believe that Rohit is referring to a PLA heli born assault from Tibet against our ALG. He might be refering to such assault from Burma against the assets. An initial assault with subsequent airbridge operation can cause tremendous damage. It might just be enough to dis balance our force suf...
- 27 Dec 2022 04:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Agree to previous roles of Garuds. Baba Benaras guy was saying there is an enhanced threat to forward airfields and helipads. So they are being deployed there. Please do not rule out Air Assault by the PLA using their substantial helicopter assets to take Advanced Landing Grounds (ALG) in considera...
- 19 Dec 2022 10:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
We significantly outnumber the PLA all along the LAC. What we need to focus on is increasing the firepower of our formations and improving infrastructure, so that we can concentrate force. Good point Deans. Let's not forget we will also have airpower parity (if not superiority) compared to PLAAF th...
- 15 Dec 2022 01:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
That is true, in a politically dictatorial army, things may happen just to show off and it may not necessarily mean there is a sane military objective. However, these show-off events (if they are show-offs) generate a lot of media and political circus in India. How do we avoid it is the question? T...
- 14 Dec 2022 01:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Something does not add-up. Lets assume this entire ops went successful for PLA - then what would have they gained ? What would have they shown to their masses ? That we overwhelmed a local post and physically captured it scuffling with IA ? And if they indeed wanted to show that then why not escala...
- 13 May 2022 11:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 587090
Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Arguably, a stalemate is actually better for the west, because it keeps Russia bogged down and distracted, while strengthening NATO.
- 13 May 2022 01:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1703
- Views: 828047
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Edwardd Luttwak on the USS Ford and its Cost due to EMALS. Do you have a link for this, sir? Edward Luttwak : Look. The last U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Ford, cost thirteen billion dollars. Its predecessor, don’t ask me why … CVN, aircraft carrier nuclear. Ford cost thirteen billion, the predecessor...
- 13 May 2022 00:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operational Art or War Doctrine
- Replies: 120
- Views: 53807
Re: Operational Art or War Doctrine
I think Pak based its attacks in. 1965 on Blitzkreig technique and it lost to IA war of attrition in Asal Uttar. An excellent analysis on the Asal Uttar: Part 1 - https://medium.com/indian-defence/battle-of-asal-uttar-1965-part-1-background-86d289cd6798 Part 2 - https://medium.com/indian-defence/ba...
- 12 May 2022 23:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
FGFA - while vaporware - is the entire package (airframe + turbofan + radar + sensors), while components (just turbofan) is not. So for bean counters, sinking money into FGFA is more worthwhile than in components. The US $250 million spent on FGFA - while tragic - is not something that bean counter...
- 07 May 2022 01:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826183
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
think we should forgo exploring other planets and focus more on our borders.. ... phew 100% Agree Why? That would be exactly what our adversary nations want. To keep us bogged down in COIN. Army, RR & other paramils seem to have things well handled in J&K. And last I heard, ISRO doesn't do ...
- 05 May 2022 23:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1966
- Views: 807203
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Of the total imported SIG716’s, the army had received 66,400 rifles, the Indian Air Force (IAF) 4,000 units and the Indian Navy’s Garud Special Forces the remaining 2,000 weapon systems. I stopped reading Bedi's article at this point. No wonder BRF doesn't respect him. [EDIT] I kept reading, and fo...
- 05 May 2022 23:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 721
- Views: 225040
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Interesting. Maybe a way to get both Karambir Singh & Naravane in the mix? IF they were split without the DMA reporting to CDS, I'd have been a bit more worried, but since DMA reports to CDS, it sounds like maybe they want to empower the CDS a bit more and add an extra rank to reduce the burden?...
- 03 May 2022 10:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3256
- Views: 2397778
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
I think we all are honestly missing something in the procurement process with these guns. There is no way army can stall so much without legitimate issues. I so so wish that were credibly the case. But there's a catena of indicators to suggest that many instances of stalling have little to do with ...
- 01 May 2022 13:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107431
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/1519893789430607872?s=20&t=hzUeiHEVqD_Qv_cjn-uRvQ ---> Report: Kaveri dry engine hit by delays due to lack of testing facilities in India (no high altitude testing facility or Flight Test Bed). Kaveri dry engine is going to be used onboard Ghatak UCAV. For...
- 28 Apr 2022 12:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2354
- Views: 848005
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Perhaps, we are not accounting for the defensive capacity of the DCB and the canal network inside TSP. Or they have considered the TSP nuke redlines and decided that Delhi or Mumbai are not worth it. Or we have a bigger problem in the mindset of the Indian army. Wouldn't Option 1 (DCB) be equally p...
- 28 Apr 2022 11:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2354
- Views: 848005
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Actually it is not possible to build a modern tank under 60 tons with excellent passive protection. The absence of M1 in service with RATS. Made Arjun immaterial in Indian service. There's really no other way to look at it. What most members including myself don't accept is that the Indian army cho...
- 28 Apr 2022 01:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 587090
Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
We are concluding too many things without the perspective of long term strategy. So far Russia has kept the regions which it invaded - Abkhazia, Ossetia and Crimea. The portions of Luhansk, Donetz are as good as gone. Odesa, Mykolaiv and Transnistria are remaining to be taken out and eventually Ukr...
- 23 Apr 2022 11:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 587090
Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Is there a cogent reason why the Euros and US Deep State want to flood Ukraine with their weapons and prolong the war even further. This is another "half clever" scheme which is going to end up in failure and more destruction of Ukraine. They don't care if Ukraine is destroyed. As Meirshe...
- 23 Apr 2022 11:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1703
- Views: 828047
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Question for the guroos here... Given that we've already built or are building 4 Arihant-class subs, and will be building 3 more SSBNs (S-5) and 6 SSNs (Project 75-Alpha), what technologies and expertise do we need to gain to build our own attack submarines? I'd assume that the conventional engines ...
- 19 Apr 2022 22:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 721
- Views: 225040
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
it is hypothetical to state. I feel Gen Navarane may not ( want to) become CDS. In this regard, I think this news article popped up. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/both-serving-retired-officers-likely-to-be-considered-for-cds-appointment-sources/articleshow/90893863.cms Allowing all this...
- 19 Apr 2022 22:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554900
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
That is correct. But the leathal modern battlefield has upended such a consideration. A 20 to 100 K ATGM can kill a several million dollars tank. The economic ratio is completely in favour of a light force equipped with good ATGM. In order to function and survive on such a battlefield, armies need ...
- 18 Apr 2022 10:00
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2352996
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
We ANNOUNCED the test of one type of missile. Doesn't mean others weren't tested.Vips wrote:So for the 4 Notams that were issued (valid for 12+ days), we just tested one type of missile - Helina?
Nothing on the Pop-Up test of K5
- 14 Apr 2022 10:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 587090
Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Important learning: More discourse, debate and democratic sunlight improves military capabilities. Works in India's favor. Expect good results if dragon tries a misadventure. There might be some mild correlation, Saar, but I'm not sure it is so cut and dried. The democratic sunlight COULD ensure mi...
- 13 Apr 2022 12:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554900
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Probably Spring trials. Then come summer, autumn, and winter trials.vimal wrote:^^ Will this be considered winter or summer trials ?
[EDIT] Mods, please feel free to delete this (with my apologies) if this isn't a relevant or useful comment.
- 13 Apr 2022 09:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2344
- Views: 1038477
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
From rohitvats' video, it appears Pakistan would be having overall 1000-1500 pgm of all types clubbed together. A large number for the aircraft they can put up in air. For a benchmark of sorts, according to the article linked below, Russia has fired around 1200 missiles into Ukraine, although the a...
- 13 Apr 2022 06:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 822
- Views: 744082
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
The IAF has got a winner on its hands. If only the IAF leadership supported that winner to the maximum extent possible! Any other country in our position would've ordered 60 Mk1s, 200 Mk1As and 250 Mk2 aircrafts, and pushed exports to every possible market. We're still dreaming of 42 sqns and holdi...