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by Prasad
05 Feb 2024 11:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

... Which in turn means, 1) In the Turbine complex - 4th Gen SC based HPT, better HPT blade-cooling architecture, better TBC, maybe 4th Gen DS Vanes ( SC ones would be prohibitively costly ), PM turbine discs etc Any rough estimate on the cost difference between DS & SC for a given component?
by Prasad
30 Jan 2024 10:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449948

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

We might end up buying 36 more Rafales and however many Navy manages to convince the PMO to buy. If that is another 24-36, it'll adding up to 70 or so a/c. Perhaps that would set the ball rolling on making it here. But with no future prospects, especially if TEDBF is finally sanctioned and starts pr...
by Prasad
25 Jan 2024 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686130

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

We need more diesel-electrics and the nuclear ones to prowl further out and tail PLAN fleets. Our current and near future sub force levels are nowhere near enough for what the PLAN and PN can throw at us in the entire IOR.
by Prasad
13 Oct 2023 00:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1668703

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

From DRDO's latest Tech Focus on ATAGS - During the development phase itself, Artillery Directorate appointed and positioned at ARDE, a Weapon Design and Development Team (WDDT) consisting of a Program Co-ordinator (Rank Col) , two Project Managers (Rank Lt Col) , and supporting staff for close co-o...
by Prasad
23 Sep 2023 10:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31570

Re: Aero India 2023

Prasad wrote: 16 Feb 2023 00:36 Those aren't the numbers I heard.
Please do watch this -

The IAF has been pushing for 6 Netra Mk1A for a while now, apart from the A319/320 based ones that are in the works.
by Prasad
31 Aug 2023 09:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441785

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

What reform? The first point in the agenda itself is to remove drdo chief from secretary r&d position and appoint a babu instead.
by Prasad
25 Jul 2023 23:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Maitya,

High hardness cores are a done deal. I think it was even stated so in some tech focus IIRC.
by Prasad
16 Jul 2023 01:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Even in the CMCs we don't have the tech to manufacture certain fibres. And our research into gamma TiAl is still not where we would want. So replacing Ni alloys in the core with these alloys, CMCs in non rotating parts (theyve done tons of research into umra high temperature composites. where are th...
by Prasad
11 Jul 2023 18:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 592114

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

More outreach was his aim and I agree with him. Somnath's answer was that all outreach currently is done by ISRO personnel of their own volition. That is not acceptable at all in this day and age. The mandate has to come from the government though because he will be hauled up for tomtoming achieveme...
by Prasad
11 Jul 2023 11:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

GTRE wants to test the Kaveri with afterburner on the Tejas to generate data. Has been asking for it for a few years now. Not the dry version.
by Prasad
08 Jul 2023 11:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Not just that but how much can be extracted from the 414 over the lifetime of the MK2& TEDBF? DRDO wants F135-level engine parameters ( that you'd listed in an earlier post) in a smaller form factor with corresponding thrust levels, nominally 110kN. Even if we get an engine with all these techs ...
by Prasad
07 Jul 2023 19:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion
Replies: 121
Views: 44086

Re: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion

No he quoted the tweet. All this is from a couple of chaps in the US IBC. Right until the end, the authors never say there is work going on to create exemptions in itar or capability development assistance in anything bigger than startups who in the Indian context are smaller players for now.
by Prasad
22 Jun 2023 09:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447560

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

I use it regularly. Just removing the auto $hit-show from outside the station will improve its usability 400%.
by Prasad
19 Jun 2023 12:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707341

Re: Indian Roads Thread

I don't see any hurdles for Blr-Chn highway at all. All these states want it. In fact TN wants HSR also along with it. TN wholeheartedly wanted extension of blr metro all the way to hosur and agreed to fund TN side of the metro line. Even the greenfield highway to salem might get an ok after renamin...
by Prasad
01 Jun 2023 14:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

williams wrote:Well the DG of Aeronautical Systems is Ms. Tessy Thomas. She was the one who said LCA can run on GTX-35VS now. Hopefully, people like her can show some leadership to push for the Desi engine program. Interestingly her son's name is Tejas :)
DG Aero is now Mr Siddique, ex dir gtre.
by Prasad
16 Mar 2023 23:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547505

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

You're forgetting the diesel-electric program. IAC-2 will be enough for the next 10 years.
by Prasad
28 Feb 2023 13:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019118

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

We have so many key components that need volumes to make in india. Take LDP, Radar, IRST, EW, avionics, RAM paint, RAS, composites, heat exchangers, newer production tech like jigless mfg, advanced 3d printing techniques, Forging(!) and so on and on and on. All these have Indian programs with privat...
by Prasad
28 Feb 2023 11:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019118

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

The Air Chief said - https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/air-force-to-induct-6-lca-mark-2-fighter-squadrons-says-air-chief-122071800209_1.html "Indian Air Force has already given commitment for the induction of six squadrons of Light Combat Aircraft Mark 2 fighter jets. We...
by Prasad
28 Feb 2023 10:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165973

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

The larger AWACS might actually not happen at all unless a new in-production aircraft is identified.
by Prasad
27 Feb 2023 22:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165973

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

x-posting from the AI thread.
Prasad wrote:Those aren't the numbers I heard.
Please do watch this -

by Prasad
26 Feb 2023 13:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3257
Views: 703573

Re: Indus Water Treaty

Some people are unnecessarily linking our moves in IWT with China & Brahmaputra. China will do whatever it wants to do irrespective of what we do with the IWT or not. Excellent writeup sir. As to this, useful idiots will always jump up and down overplaying the Chinese bogey - "what will Ch...
by Prasad
24 Feb 2023 21:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982447

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

We met up with Y Dilip, Dir ADE during Aero India and had a long chat. As usual, tons of details on Tapas, Archer-NG and how one leads to the other, improvements etc. Do watch.

by Prasad
24 Feb 2023 11:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 417052

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

You're saying that of the 240+ airframes we have, only 150 are worth upgrading?
by Prasad
23 Feb 2023 18:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 413566

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

We've gone all the way up to Ku band for GaN devices today, thanks to SSPL's work.

https://twitter.com/delhidefence/status ... 5515649024
by Prasad
23 Feb 2023 09:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707341

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Bangalore to Mysore Limited access Expressway is scheduled to be inaugurated by PM Modi in March. This is a 120km expressway. Top speed is 100kmph and will allow one to reach Mysuru from Bangalore in 90 minutes. It is 10 laned with a 6 lane central carriageway with 4 lanes as service roads, 2 on ea...
by Prasad
18 Feb 2023 19:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

No. This is because we balk at what the French are asking for. Other countries want to get into the ring and our guys are trying to play one against the other, bargaining across vendors. But pocket doesn't have two paise.
by Prasad
17 Feb 2023 16:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

We do have research on c-c, c-sic, sic-sic composites apart from other exotic high temperature composites. But we don't have the breadth or scale in these areas. And then we come to production where we are nowhere.
by Prasad
17 Feb 2023 13:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31570

Re: Aero India 2023

The idea is to get used EMB airframes and convert them into more Mk1s.
by Prasad
17 Feb 2023 08:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2901601

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Summary is right . ASPJ being developed is for the Mk1A. It'll also be used by the Mk2. There's a lot more information but for obvious reasons cannot be shared in public. As for the audio, I'm still experimenting at each expo. Will take the plunge and just buy something so I can fiddle with it and g...
by Prasad
16 Feb 2023 08:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 417052

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

An update of the EW systems being developed for Mk1A & Su-30 MKI

by Prasad
16 Feb 2023 08:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2901601

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

An update of the EW systems being developed for Mk1A & Su-30 MKI

by Prasad
16 Feb 2023 00:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31570

Re: Aero India 2023

Those aren't the numbers I heard.
Please do watch this -

by Prasad
10 Feb 2023 14:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398686

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

Per ADA, AMCA roll out will be 3-3.5 years from the date of sanction. No sanction has been accorded yet. All dates are hence fluid until CCS sanction is granted. No point talking dates.
by Prasad
07 Feb 2023 11:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 229829

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

Setting aside sunk-cost fallacy for a moment, the jigs for making a series of naval tejas a/c exists. So it wouldn't be a stretch to manufacture a set of naval tejas to act as a lift for naval pilots moving on from the hawks for carrier qualification. Rather than sending them to Florida, it might be...
by Prasad
01 Feb 2023 16:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977703

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

I seriously think India should delink the AMCA (and any other aircraft) from AN engine. I very much doubt, even with GE/RR/Safran help India will get a reliable engine of 110 kN by the time the AMCA is ready. With that in mind, I would seriously suggest that the AMCA use the GE-414 EPE, with the 11...
by Prasad
30 Jan 2023 11:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31570

Re: Aero India 2023

There are buses from Majestic, HSR etc. I think you can even take the airport buses and they'll stop at the base.

Also, if you're going to be there anytime between 13-15, do say hi. Its been years!
by Prasad
25 Jan 2023 10:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8412
Views: 2876152

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

TSMC became the biggest foundry company only recently. The US has been the home of semiconductors since the Bell Labs times of p-n junctions and transistors under Schokley. They had and still have a massive foundry base and not just Qcomm. Intel & AMD both were as much foundry companies as desig...