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by kvraghavaiah
06 Oct 2016 12:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 684641

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Which MP/Minister or ruler cares for the common money of the country? All big names are only for self promotion; not for diligent work on this kind of issues. I wrote to PMO multiple times with practicable and needed solutions to many issues like these. They just trash my letters. They will work on ...
by kvraghavaiah
31 May 2016 11:03
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 992915

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015

IJT Sitara started making rounds in the skies near HAL airport at 8 AM; awaiting for HTT-40 in the sky. At around 8:10 AM, HTT-40 was flying over my head, escorted by Sitara just 10 meters away. Both aircrafts made 2-3 rounds together in the sky very slowly. HTT-40 is as big as Sitara and actually i...
by kvraghavaiah
30 May 2016 18:40
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 992915

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015

HAL LUH (Light utility helicopter / light observation helicopter) also is due for maiden flight.

I am searching every other day in the internet to see the news of its maiden flight.
by kvraghavaiah
01 Apr 2016 15:16
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 992915

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015

Desired stall characteristics of Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) achieved, various types of trials completed. 17 spin test flights carried out and further spin trials are under process. Very good news. Any panwala or chaiwala news on HAL Light Utility Helicopter? It was expected to do maiden flight ...
by kvraghavaiah
20 Mar 2016 00:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275887

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

I have no idea why it takes decades for each milestone for defense equipment in India. what is stopping DRDO and IAF from firing Astra against a real target, finish the testing and user trails and then induct? USA and Soviet Union sent men in to space hardly with in about a decade of making their fi...
by kvraghavaiah
12 Feb 2016 11:04
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 992915

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015

LUH is supposed to fly in 2015. Now the revised deadline is Feb-2016. I saw some small helicopter similar to LUH flying in bengaluru over HAL airport on 11-Feb-2016. But, not sure if it is LUH. Is there any chaiwala or panwala news.
by kvraghavaiah
16 Dec 2015 18:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

^ How can one see a launch from Bangalore ? The flight path never crosses the Deccan plateau. Because rocket is not a cruise missile and so does not hug to the terrain. The smoke rises to a height of almost 50 KM, so the clear smoke line can be seen up to almost 500 km from SHAR. Did anyone else he...
by kvraghavaiah
16 Dec 2015 18:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

The 6'o clock launch allowed me to see the PSLV streaking across the sky from my rooftop at Chennai. I could clearly see the PS1 separation, PS1 falling off, Ps2 igniting. It was brilliant. The sky was clear except for one or two low hanging clouds which didn't hinder the view. Itt was a majestic s...
by kvraghavaiah
24 Sep 2015 11:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Does anyone here know if there are any IRNS satellite launches before the end of 2015?
by kvraghavaiah
24 Sep 2015 10:53
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 992915

Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015

Very good news. Long awaited spin and stall test of HAL IJT Sitara (HJT 36) is happenning now. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/iafs-ijt-set-for-spin-test/article7631349.ece This enables IJT Sitara to enter service soon. I can see IJT making a lot of sorties over the skies of Bengalu...
by kvraghavaiah
06 May 2015 20:54
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295154

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Hopefully next on the roadmap is something like this for Pinaka, http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Boeing_GBU-39_Small_Diameter_Bomb.jpg Ground-launched SDB Boeing is modifying the Small Diameter Bomb with a rocket motor to be launched from ground-based missile systems such as the ...
by kvraghavaiah
06 May 2015 20:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 543851

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Long ago, Avinash Chander was telling that they are waiting for approval from the MOD to go ahead with Akash MK-2 project with either IIR (Imaging Infrared)/millimetric radar(MMR) seakers. No Idea why DRDO did not follow up with MOD again and MOD did not approve the project yet. Sooner is better. Ak...
by kvraghavaiah
29 Jan 2015 15:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438761

Re: Small Arms Thread

[Rant deleted by Moderator. Did you read what a Moderator had written just before your post? - rohitvats]
by kvraghavaiah
22 Jan 2015 16:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 535337

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

[Post deleted by Moderator. No one stops you from posting your thoughts provided they have some semblance of ration thinking behind them. It does not matter whether you bash Services or pull up DRDO and other DPSU. However, if you post simply basis what you 'feel', then please be ready to face 'feel...
by kvraghavaiah
13 Jan 2015 12:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 543851

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

As CAG pointed out, many scientists and leaders in DRDO are working with lack of interest, unprofessional decisions and no vision. 1. Akash MK2 development was declared more than 5 yesr ago. US or Israel or China or even Pakistan would have done it in just 1 or 2 years and deploy it by now. 2. Inven...
by kvraghavaiah
11 Dec 2014 18:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Pah.. I don't like this WeakAss (Vikas) engine business , two of which are realised in the first stage of the GSLV MKIII. They are as old as Rahul Bose' ullah (who is 40, but pretends to be 25).. The WeakAss engines are a direct sibling/twin of the French Viking engine. While okay, they lack specif...
by kvraghavaiah
11 Dec 2014 18:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

We still have a long way to go before we can catch up with the big boys in the rocket and propulsion technology race. Our CE-7.5 cryo engine, seems to have the lowest thrust to weight ratio, as compared to all upper stage cryo engines out there. It is given as only 16.85. In fact from the wiki link...
by kvraghavaiah
11 Dec 2014 18:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 543851

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Has the weight of the AGNI III missile been reduced to 22 tons? The wiki page says that the latest operational version of AGNI III weighs only 22 tons, as opposed to the previous 49 tons?? If this is indeed true, then it would a complete redesign of the missile, on the lines of Agni IV from Agni II...
by kvraghavaiah
10 Dec 2014 19:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 543851

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

The canister launch of AGNI-V should happen around this time. Does any one here know the date of launch?
by kvraghavaiah
09 Dec 2014 21:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

dhiraj wrote:apart from the full mock up pic, rest all the pics seems to be of actual launch vehicle integration for flight test
That is not mock up. That seems to be miss-typed in the ISRO website. It is the actual launch vehicle. See the people standing around it, for comparison of the scale.
by kvraghavaiah
17 Jun 2014 15:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

^^^ Asked if there would be any change in the date of launch, he said the date and time also depend on the availability of VIPs, if any, witnessing the launch. :shock: :shock: :shock: Changing launching dates to accommodate VIPS (more often then not who are criminals themselves). You misunderstood....
by kvraghavaiah
04 Apr 2014 15:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

60 minutes to lift off.
by kvraghavaiah
04 Apr 2014 13:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

2 hours to lift off.
by kvraghavaiah
12 Mar 2014 17:07
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4019
Views: 630251

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Where is Akash MK2? Supposed to be tested by 2012. Where is Nirbhay? Supposed to be tested for the second time by now. Where is Astra? Planned for deployment from 2010. Where is K-4 (heavier SLBM) ? supposed to be in developmental trials or deployment ready by now. where is LCA Mk2? First prototype ...
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 21:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 63283

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

SiddharthS wrote:Congratulation, Great Achievement. Please can someone request goi to hand over kaveri project to isro :-?
Delete this post. This statement is very bad.
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 15:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 63283

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

new era for indian space program started.
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 15:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 63283

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

Amol.D wrote:30 minutes to go ... the live telecast has started on http://webcast.isro.gov.in/
All the best ISRO and Jai Hind
It did not start yet, and neither it was 30 minutes. :mrgreen:
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 15:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 63283

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

The problem that occurred during last attempt was due to a bit bold step with confidence in the second stage fuel tank. We cant say that ISRO showed negligence. it is just an accident. The same tank was used in most of the previous launches. By the way..Liquid/Cryo fuels have to be loaded just befor...
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 14:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions
Replies: 471
Views: 63283

Re: GSLV-D5 Launch status and post launch discussions

Exactly 60 minutes to lift off.

Count Down: -60:00
by kvraghavaiah
05 Jan 2014 10:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 643159

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

ISRO,

We are optimistic that today's launch will be a full success. You have done everything you can for that.
by kvraghavaiah
20 Nov 2013 14:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Replies: 1604
Views: 276518

Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion

I think, aircraft carriers can be easily watched using imaging satellites. An aircraft carrier should be painted/designed in such a way that it has sea coloured camoflague so that it is difficult to detect. What do you say guys?
by kvraghavaiah
20 Nov 2013 14:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Replies: 1604
Views: 276518

Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion

I have some curiosity. Is it difficult for our enemies to detect position of our aircraft carriers in sea during war times? If it is easy, then is it meaningful in any way to deploy aircraft carriers by India?
by kvraghavaiah
14 Nov 2013 12:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 535337

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

finish on time and get a ride on a tejas (+ve and -ve motivation! i.e. your life is on the line if you mess it up!) :rotfl: But I think a lot of people do not feel things made by themselves as exciting.(For eg: Ford factory workers do not feel that ford car is a super car. Housewives do not enjoy t...
by kvraghavaiah
13 Nov 2013 20:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 535337

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

Has R-73 missile been fired for IOC-2? I saw pictures posted in Facebook by Tarmak and Airforce today, of LCA firing R-73. Not sure if they mean the very first R-73 missile fire or the one planned for now.
by kvraghavaiah
12 Nov 2013 11:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Replies: 2760
Views: 366777

Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission

Earlier this year I had read that Sun's magnetic field is going to flip in a few months ( it's a ~11 year cycle) not sure how it will affect the Mangalyan and it's instruments. Magnetic field changes in Sun change only the level of exposure of MOM to charged particles slightly. It has practically l...
by kvraghavaiah
11 Nov 2013 18:14
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295154

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

this "discussion" thread should be renamed "depression" thread and moved under GDF burkha pronto. If, God forbid, any non-brfite comes across this "open" thread, we will have a suicide in our hand. Every discussion in social media regarding India is nowdays a depressio...