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Dhanush

Lots of important information from HAL news letter

LCH completes sea level trials
htt40 - completion of preliminary design, wind tunnel tests etc. metal cutting starts.
ALH WSI - first production HC out
IJT - LSP-3 ground run happens

Dhanush

Great news. Dream comes true with NLCA flying.

Time for indigenous dhoti dance.

Dhanush

First batch of Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' Mk-III comes into the IAF family

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 810288.cms

Dhanush

Is there any news about the IJT from paanwallas or chaiwallas? Where are the LSPs with the russian engine?

Dhanush

HAL confronts Snecma in light helicopter project The Light Utility Helicopter (LuH), which Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is designing for the Indian military, has encountered turbulence even before leaving the drawing board. French engine-maker Turbomeca, whose vaunted Shakti engine was to power ...

Dhanush

For my layman eyes, the LOH is not looking much different compared to the ALH. Now, how is that possible? How can you convert a 6 tonne HC to a 3 tonne HC with just some cosmetic changes? This is where the Kufirs have confused the abdul in me! I'll try to answer - you take one engine out and put th...

Dhanush

For my layman eyes, the LOH is not looking much different compared to the ALH. Now, how is that possible? How can you convert a 6 tonne HC to a 3 tonne HC with just some cosmetic changes? This is where the Kufirs have confused the abdul in me!

Dhanush

I am actually getting addicted to watching these two photos again and again. A jingo's heart is overflowing with pride.

Dhanush

What is the difference between a Light Utility Helicopter and a Advanced Light Helicopter ?? I still don't understand why a new engine or a new helicopter is needed in the first place, forget about engine specifications! Wasn't the Dhruv intended to replace the Alouette's in Indian service due to t...

Dhanush

well,the LCH has already undergone a few dummy runs :twisted: ....the official flight may well be on Feb 2. any source or this is first hand info ? No company will invite ministers, MoD, press etc for the first ever flight of a completely newly developed prototype helicopter. Will any same person s...

Dhanush

HAL to flight test LCH prototype next month Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function, he said the first flight test was likely to take place on February two, when Defence Minister A K Antony visits the city. Another point to note from the new source! Apart from LCH, HAL had lined up a n...

Dhanush

AoA

Eye bee four tee ell

Dhanush

Kaveri engine comes alive; will power Indian fighters

http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2009/12/ ... power.html

Dhanush

Astra to make its first flight
http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/

Dhanush

sum wrote:Any news on the "advanced" bombing/weaponisation trials which were to be done after AI-09?

Wasn't MMR pre-requisite for these trials?

Btw, the delay with PV-5 and LSP-3 makes me uneasy.

Dhanush

Rahul M wrote:dhanush, ..........

Rahul, thanks for the gyan; I am now able to see some light at the end of the tunnel. I completely missed the big picture of this issue.

Dhanush

This may be a naive question so Gurus please clarify why this may not be a valid option. If SC blades are the only problem with Kaveri, can't the blades alone be made by a foreign firm with the required metallurgical expertise given the specifications? Also it seems SC blades are needed for sustain...

Dhanush

The propaganda machine runs on and on and on. I wonder why all these things happen just now. There is some serious agenda running behind scenes. http://www.rediff.com/money/2009/jan/12world-bank-not-to-sign-deals-with-wipro.htm Even before the dust settled on the controversy involving Satyam's debar...

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It looks like there are no takers for this 'wafer thin' margins and manipulation of accounts theory. It also looks like Satyam immediately needs 120M USD for running operations for this month. There was a excellent article on DNA today.
http://epaper.dnaindia.com

Dhanush

IAF not keen on French offer for Kaveri engine IAF not keen on French offer for Kaveri engine That is a great approach and this will be a landmark decision (if taken). It will signal to the community that we are not afraid of failures and we will continue our R&D efforts to reach our goals. An ...

Dhanush

I spotted something very interesting in wikipedia on Kaveri's current status. Although the news is not referenced, I thing there is some serious work going on behind scenes w.r.t single crystal blades and also Kaveri derivatives. Current status The Kaveri is still in development, and reports indicat...

Dhanush

Astra Project Director S Gollakota said that scientists would test the guidance, avionics and the functioning of the communication link between the mother aircraft and the missile. The communication link in Radio Frequency would be tested and validated. The tests would be used to generate data rela...

Dhanush

Are Su-30MKI being spooked in US?

Some new developments reported in Shiv Aroor's blog
http://livefist.blogspot.com/2008/08/ia ... nt-on.html

Dhanush

New HAL unit in Kasaragod http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/18/stories/2008081856970100.htm In the first phase, the facility would assemble, test and manufacture six types of air-borne mission computers. Thereafter, the facility would shift to production of other systems and sub-systems for various aircr...

Dhanush

No. The IAF Hawks are of the current generation. The first Hawks near this level were the Australian Hawks, ordered in 1997. They had a completely new cockpit, & various aerodynamic & structural refinements. All subsequent Hawks, including Indias, are of this generation, with a glass cockpi...

Dhanush

According to the article today in http://epaper.livemint.com,
HAL plans to open repair hub in Latin America and is expecting more orders for Dhruv.

Dhanush

According to this link (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India_may_test_futuristic_jets_by_2015/articleshow/3339596.cms), IAF seems to prefer twin-seater configuration. Could anyone explain why IAF prefers twin-seater configuration for FGFA, especially when RU prefers single-seater? The only...

Dhanush

AH-64A or Bell 407 ? Are they even in the same class ? Is it DDM-itis or am I missing something ? No, You're not missing anything. It's the reporter that compiled that report that's missing some basic research effort. AH-64 is an out right attack helicopter with no utility capability. So it doesn't...

Dhanush

IIRC the LCH proto is supposed to "Roll out" in october. That is quite different than first flight. Quoting Ashok Baweja talking of 'maiden flight' of LCH planned for end of 2008 http://www.domain-b.com/aero/June/2007/20070620_hal.htm http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/31/stories/20071031620310...

Dhanush

narayana wrote:if LCH protoype flies this october as scheduled,when can we expect IOC for the same?

Thanks

According to the FORCE article, the IOC is expected by 2010. But, I don't expect it to happen so soon (maybe by 2012).

I expect PV-1 to fly this year. I don't understand what Mehta means by 'roll-out'.

Dhanush

Why should India spend on MRCA, LCA and Mirage 2k which after refurbishment will cost almost same as Mig-35? The MRCA is going to drag on for years. It could as well end up like the helicopter contract being cancelled because of allegations. Especially looking at the candidates for MRCA (and also a...

Dhanush

In Flying Colours India sells seven Dhruv helicopters to Ecuador, marking its entry to the international aviation market Outbid giants like Eurocopter, Elbit Comes as a boost to indigenisation of India's military industrial complex. It took 20 years and Rs 1,000 crore to develop the advanced light ...

Dhanush

saip wrote:
New copter for YSR to arrive soon
http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/03/stor ... 330100.htm
Could not he have gone for a civilian Dhruv?

The problem is, there is no 'mal' to be made while purchasing desi stuff.

Dhanush

Will DRDO deliver in time? No flame bait or disrespect. The Sukhois were delayed, Gorky is delayed, Mig-29k is delayed, Phalcons are delayed, ADS is delayed, ATV is delayed so the AEW&C can also be delayed. However, timely deliveries or maybe before time deliveries will get some good PR and res...

Dhanush

HAL was'nt able to convince IAF that this was the way to go..so, for all practical purposes, the project has been canned. in a way, its good for the LCA..it took a hit when the IJT was developed simultaneously with it. many designers were pulled along to develop the IJT and there was a little lack ...

Dhanush

What exactly happened to HAL's own AJT program the Combat Air Trainer (CAT)? There were rumours that the design was frozen and it would be an all composite aircraft etc. Larzac also offered its engines for the aircraft. Isnt the IAF interested in CAT? Or is HAL unable to match up with Hawk's capabi...

Dhanush

5th generation fighter aircraft will fly in march next: Adviser Conceptualisation studies have begun on Medium Combat Aircraft (MCA) he said. "We are in the process of evolving a design for MCA", Natarajan said. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=10102 How can MCA fly by...

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