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by narayana
09 Mar 2010 11:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
Replies: 1207
Views: 231611

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Please cool down guyz.... 8)

RahulM is the best moderator on BR if you ask me

and Rayc sir you are elder and a learned person with hands on experience on how Armed forces work,BR needs both of you so please let the tempers cool and make business as usual.

My Personal suggestion
by narayana
09 Mar 2010 09:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Nayak wrote:Courtesy vayu
nayak bhai,is it ok to scan and upload vayu articles,i too can scan and upload vayu articles, but refrained because i was worried it may create any issues for Admins for copyright violations.
by narayana
09 Mar 2010 09:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

A newbie question,in page 2 of the scanned vayu article we can see war ships of IN berthed at mumbai harbour,which include 5 subs, aircraft carrier,and other war ships.if any surgical strike or surprise attack happens (god forbid) will wipe out almost 60% of IN fleet.is it suggestible to park almost...
by narayana
08 Mar 2010 14:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

whoever messed this up should be punished,2000 crore is not a small amount,this is criminal,think what we can do with that 2000 cr even if its spent on armed forces
by narayana
08 Mar 2010 09:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1040420

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

The indigenous development of an imaging seeker, a highly complex and closely guarded technology, is the Nag’s greatest triumph. there were concerns about nag price as the seeker was a imported one,did we develop a indigenous seeker for nag? if so its really great news :).finally Most of IGDMP miss...
by narayana
05 Mar 2010 11:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1040420

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Aditya_V wrote:Narayana-> if the Telugu daily report is true, should those workers be tried for Treason? or are too soft a country to do that.
Yes Aditya agree with you,it happened on Feb 22 and investigation was done, the daily only says that the worker will be suspended. :(
by narayana
05 Mar 2010 08:40
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1040420

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Sabotage at BDL a Telugu daily reports that a War Equipment(may be a missile they didnt specify) was sabotaged by 3 workers,as the BDL unit has a Big order they are working on holidays also,in the process a equipment was manufactured and was placed in Assembly unit,3 workers who saw it sabotaged it...
by narayana
03 Mar 2010 17:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920848

Re: Military Flight Safety

Yep Rahul,i am sure the pilots may tried to steer clear of populous area in the limited time they have,one report says that one pilot managed to bailout but parachute didnt open while other perished trying to control :( sad day for the country,i dont remember year or place but if my memory serves ri...
by narayana
03 Mar 2010 17:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 844465

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

tcchhh Kanson -- dont be petulant now, IA is supposed to make the GSQRs IT IS their job -- GoI has tasked them for it -- you have a problem with that? Agreed sanku but why the requirements are ignored in phoren maal induction,when su-30 was inducted it was a paper plane and you know about t-90.if o...
by narayana
03 Mar 2010 12:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920848

Re: Military Flight Safety

cross posting

A Surya Kiran crashed during hyderabad aviation show,pilot maurya dead :( (RIP) his body is beyond recognition,co pilot missing,the aircraft crashed on a penthouse of a building 5 people injured

Surya Kiran crashed
by narayana
03 Mar 2010 12:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

A Surya Kiran crashed during hyderabad aviation show,pilot maurya dead :( (RIP) his body is beyond recognition,co pilot missing,the aircraft crashed on a penthouse of a building 5 people injured

Surya Kiran crashed
by narayana
02 Mar 2010 14:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1897546

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

He lived to his name,Mythological Nachiketa was a kid who visited YamaDharmaraj and returned
by narayana
26 Feb 2010 14:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1229727

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

cross posting This was speculated by BR jingo's from long time Latest Vayu has a report on a new AAM-L,being jointly developed by India and Russia,named "K-100-1"with NPO Novator proposed partner DRDO,this is a new variant of R-172,and range between 250-400km,this missile is a Awacs Killer...
by narayana
26 Feb 2010 13:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 1246545

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

NEW DELHI: The government today allocated Rs 1,47,344 crore towards defence in 2010-11 budget, a paltry 4 per cent increase from last year's Rs 1,41,703 crore.
why we have such politicians? :(,we should make public what the armed forces asked for and what they got
by narayana
26 Feb 2010 10:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1077073

Re: LCA news and discussion

HAL was producing 14 MKI per year,DM antony has asked them to speed it up to 17/year and neccessary infra structure was developed,if they can produce 17 MKI per year. i think they can make 20 LCA without much problem.
by narayana
26 Feb 2010 10:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1040420

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

This was speculated by BR jingo's from long time Latest Vayu has a report on a new AAM-L,being jointly developed by India and Russia,named "K-100-1"with NPO Novator proposed partner DRDO,this is a new variant of R-172,and range between 250-400km,this missile is a Awacs Killer. :) bye bye E...
by narayana
24 Feb 2010 13:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

SanjibGhosh wrote: What is automatic under-ground vehicles ??
May be DDM,he may be referring to this,one of the pics that i took at EME exhibition,sorry for the poor quality

Image

Unmanned Ground Vehicle
by narayana
24 Feb 2010 09:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

SanjibGhosh wrote: What is automatic under-ground vehicles ??
Rats and Earthworms
by narayana
22 Feb 2010 13:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 844465

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Mahindra's Mine Protected Vehicle

the tyre of the vehicle went flat after the blast,can the vehicle move in such condition?,we had previous experiences from maoists of a ambush after a mine blast
by narayana
19 Feb 2010 09:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 844465

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Well,to be fair, will we be mum if Ecuador awards Dhruv Simulator Development to any french or canadian firms?
by narayana
17 Feb 2010 13:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1043845

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

All is not well if we believe forceindia .................... Russia is now insisting that it would sign the fifth generation aircraft contract in stages and not as one whole.the dubious intent behind this is obvious as work progresses on project,Russians will hike their demand please go to page 6 a...
by narayana
15 Feb 2010 16:04
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1040420

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

India eyeing Javelin, the fire-and-forget missile
India is in talks with the United States to buy Raytheon's Javelin fire-and-forget missiles that have been used in Iraq and Afghanistan, Walter Doran, Asia president at the U.S. firm, told Reuters on Monday.
by narayana
11 Feb 2010 16:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1273687

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Not interested in argument,but comparing RTA to a helicopter seems silly,the point here is misuse i would just quote a example A team comprising seven officials has gone to Brazil for two weeks to study its power distribution and transmission system as it is considered one of the best in the world. ...
by narayana
11 Feb 2010 16:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1273687

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Well if Ecuador president can use Dhruv, whats the problem in using it for VIP transport in India. unless you are carrying a large delegation,or a bunch of reporters along with you.and actual we should not compare dhruv to AW101 but we can compare the purpose of use. And take my word this will be us...
by narayana
09 Feb 2010 09:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 844465

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Arjun vs T-90 if a defence journo like ajaishukla could find out so many things about the problems in T-72 and T-90,what was the MOD and Army doing for so many years :( what a pity,i think this country is cursed with corrupt babus politicos and even persons in armed forces. there were people on BRF...
by narayana
02 Feb 2010 09:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Discussion: Funding of AMCA vs. PAKFA?
Replies: 29
Views: 9063

Re: Discussion: Funding of AMCA vs. PAKFA?

Bheem Bhai,its no more MCA its NGFA :)
by narayana
01 Feb 2010 16:28
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 291774

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Russia insists that the first PAK-FAs will be in service within 5 years.If as some have stated,we have agreed to buy "50" single-seat Pak-FAs before getting our own twin-seat versions,we could have a 5th-gen fighter in IAF service as early as 2015/16. Yup as per Russian Vice Air Chief Lt....
by narayana
01 Feb 2010 11:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 291774

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

As per Old Vayu here are the estimated specs of pak fa General Characterstics Length :22.0 m(72ft 2 in) Wingspan : 14.2m (46ft 7 in) Height 6.05m(19ft 10 in) Wing Area : 78.8 * 78.8 sq .m) Empty weight 18,500 kg loaded wt : 26,000 kg useful load 6,500 kg Max Take off wt :37000 kg Power plant 2* satu...
by narayana
28 Jan 2010 12:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1267760

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

nachiket wrote:I don't see how the LCA comes anywhere close to the NG's capability?
LCA will not but LCA MkII will,thats why there is no need spend so much of money for the same class of AC,better go for Typhoon and use the tech we get for LCA MKII.
by narayana
21 Jan 2010 23:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1273687

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Didn't we do Live fire exercise with LGB's in kargil war?,resulting in Roasted pork.
by narayana
19 Jan 2010 14:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

And another misleading thing in the article is that in next five years porkis are not going to decommission any of their 5 subs,the 5 subs in Porki inventory now are 2 Agosta 70 which are 30 year old and 3 Agosta 90B class submarines .and they are not into any new deal for subs yet,the deal for U-21...
by narayana
19 Jan 2010 12:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

I think it does not include them. However, combat capable and no of subs capable to being deployed at a time will be even lower. It is ironical that none of branch of armed forces is fully combat capable. yup its so Pathetic :(,i saw a recent report that india wont be battle ready for at least 2020...
by narayana
19 Jan 2010 11:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

India's sub supremacy
Shiv Aroor says that by 2015 we will be left with only 8 subs :eek: :eek: ,does these numbers include 2 ATV's,1 Akula And atleast 1 Scorpene?
by narayana
18 Jan 2010 17:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1077073

Re: LCA news and discussion

Vina ji,any news on current AoA of LCA,i think most of the flight envelope should be opened by now
by narayana
15 Jan 2010 11:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1897546

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Thanks everyone for suggestions on image upload http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7906/10012010199.th.jpg T-90 Tank http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1002/10012010205.th.jpg BMP http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7715/10012010208.th.jpg Tracked Medium Gun Catapult http://img709.imageshack.us/img70...
by narayana
11 Jan 2010 15:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1897546

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

I too have some pics from EME-Def Expo in Secunderabad,but not sure how to upload them,would be glad if anyone can help.

Thanks
by narayana
04 Jan 2010 16:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3011
Views: 885806

Re: International Military Discussion

F-16 vs C130 Funny but interesting Stuff A C-130 was lumbering along when a cocky F-16 flashed by.The jet jockey decided to show off. The fighter jock told the C-130 pilot, 'watch this!' and promptly went into a barrel roll followed by a steep climb. He then finished with a sonic boom as he broke t...
by narayana
22 Dec 2009 09:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 894463

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

IS this LCA thread or MRCA,im confused :?:
by narayana
22 Dec 2009 09:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1480681

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

6 Scorpene SSK 6 P75A class SSK Why not S-80 with AIP from navantia,If we order in good numbers there is a fair chance of full TOT. Specs Kind of submarine: SSK Displacement (Surface): 2.200 t Displacement (Submerged): 2.426 t Length: 71,05 m Beam: 11,68 m Draught: 6,02 m Propulsion: * 3 diesel eng...
by narayana
21 Dec 2009 12:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1077073

Re: LCA news and discussion

Kartik wrote:
could you please post a scan of that Vayu article on the Tejas ??
I can scan and upload,but will it create probs for admins as copyright violation?