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- 25 Mar 2015 23:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893281
Re: Military Flight Safety
The design has done its job. It must have been subjected to its maximum force or more. The aircraft looks like slammed into the mountain at Mach 0.9.
- 01 Feb 2015 11:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The video??? ^^^^^^
- 18 Jan 2015 20:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768343
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Any website which is posting R-Day rehearsal pics?
- 28 Dec 2014 14:46
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 486644
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Vivek, For once I have to say, I am not convinced with the Pakis nuking Lahore themselves. It is an impossible sell for them to say the Indians did it. For one, India has a 'stated' no first use policy. And there was plenty of opportunity to retaliate for Mumbai if they wanted to, but they went conv...
- 24 Dec 2014 21:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
@Nik
Do your math before commenting.
If the fuel bill is $300 million per year, the carrier will have to burn 119 million liters of fuel oil per year. (Fuel oil is today around $300 per barrel. So you can buy 1 million barrels for $300 million. One barrel equals 119 litres)
Do your math before commenting.
If the fuel bill is $300 million per year, the carrier will have to burn 119 million liters of fuel oil per year. (Fuel oil is today around $300 per barrel. So you can buy 1 million barrels for $300 million. One barrel equals 119 litres)
- 14 Oct 2014 20:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
There is that story of the INS Mysore ploughing through a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean. Heard the ship suffered quite some damage. Have never found any links of that account.
- 14 Oct 2014 19:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893281
Re: Military Flight Safety
http://www.livefistdefence.com/2014/10/ ... s-big.html
LiveFist has more pictures now.
Kudos to the pilots, an intact airframe is going to make the investigation of the crash easy peasey!
LiveFist has more pictures now.
Kudos to the pilots, an intact airframe is going to make the investigation of the crash easy peasey!
- 14 Oct 2014 18:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893281
Re: Military Flight Safety
One of the first images from the crash site, posted by someone on FB. The airframe looks remarkably intact.
https://www.facebook.com/hobbyflyers/ph ... =1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/hobbyflyers/ph ... =1&theater
- 24 Jul 2014 21:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4067
- Views: 794430
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
The C-17s are quite a sight in Leh!
Last month when I was there, saw one execute a missed approach and go-around at full load. The aircraft seemed effortless while turning inside the valley.
Last month when I was there, saw one execute a missed approach and go-around at full load. The aircraft seemed effortless while turning inside the valley.
- 06 Jun 2014 14:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550316
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Statistically fixed wing carrier ops have higher than average accident rates. Good to know this was just a minor mishap.
- 11 May 2014 19:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
@Jamwal. Thanks for the post.
- 05 May 2014 23:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1216670
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
The legend of the TRISONICS is something indeed! I have had the privilege of having a drink with a former CO of the sqdn.
That said, the Su-30 and the Mig-25 are two completely different beasts. Whatever you do, a Rambha will never be a Foxbat!
That said, the Su-30 and the Mig-25 are two completely different beasts. Whatever you do, a Rambha will never be a Foxbat!
- 29 Apr 2014 23:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1215611
Re: AEW&C News & Discussion
@Hari Sud
I heard you have authored a book -- Standard Operating Procedures For Flying A Desk -- where can it be purchased?
I heard you have authored a book -- Standard Operating Procedures For Flying A Desk -- where can it be purchased?
- 28 Apr 2014 13:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2896
- Views: 833877
- 28 Apr 2014 13:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893281
Re: Military Flight Safety
The case of the IL-38's: The number two aircraft's number four engine, contacted with the MAD boom of the lead IL-38. The MAD boom sheared off with most of the tail and the lead aircraft went into a spin. The number two aircraft suffered extensive damage to wing structure from shrapnel. The crew wer...
- 27 Apr 2014 15:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2896
- Views: 833877
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus
Major Mukund Varadarajan is OTA 81 not 78. As usual our media gets its facts all wrong.
RIP.
A relief fund for his young family is being setup by his batchmates.
RIP.
A relief fund for his young family is being setup by his batchmates.
- 28 Mar 2014 11:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893281
Re: Military Flight Safety
Multiple sources confirming C-130J down on Twitter.
- 21 Mar 2014 20:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550316
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Why almost 200 trainers? 1. We need to train a lot more pilots. Intake can be increased. 2. Trainers get used heavily. More aircraft means flying hours per aircraft gets distributed, thus fleet will last a while. And more numbers cater to maintenance schedules. Batches of trainees need to be trained...
- 21 Mar 2014 17:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
YAY St Anthony ki Jai! :x http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-navy-chinese-nuclear-sub-indian-ocean/1/350498.html This explains why all the fuss and hurry in getting the INS Vikramaditya to India. The Chinese were waiting to sniff it. Rebuilding India's submarine capability is a WAR PRIORITY f...
- 17 Mar 2014 21:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291109
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Keeping away from getting too deep into the diesel sub vs SSN debate, it is pertinent to note the scenario I am talking about. I have clearly mentioned that the carrier is going to be at least ~850 kms away from the coast at any point. It will be in blue waters. It will have to stay away from coasta...
- 16 Mar 2014 21:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291109
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
@Phillip +1
I firmly believe we have lost the military balance game in the 2010-2020 period vs PRC thanks to St Anthony.
I firmly believe we have lost the military balance game in the 2010-2020 period vs PRC thanks to St Anthony.
- 16 Mar 2014 20:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291109
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
@RajitO A CBGs surface ASW is completely independent of the presence of a friendly SSN. Think of it as two rings. The SSN is the outer ring and the pointed edge. It will 'sanitise' the area ahead while the surface ASW watches close and the 'six o clock'. The combat radius of the CBG air wing is ~850...
- 16 Mar 2014 20:01
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 486644
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
The test of Mr Ahuja's scenario is going to be this... The munnas across the border are not mugs. There is going to be one BIG retaliatory air or missile strike on a major Indian military installation, mostly in J&K or Punjab. I am looking forward to how the author plays it and see how it shapes...
- 13 Mar 2014 21:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 291109
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
I am not all that worried about the lack of a CIWS currently. The carrier has a good two years to go before its completely operational with a trained airwing and P-15A escorts with LRSAMS. The CIWS will be installed by then, The VIK does not have to undergo a major refit for this. What is MOST worry...
- 12 Mar 2014 11:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550316
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
ACM Raha... RWR screeching, MISSILE LAUNCH... Feminist BVRAAMs are diving for the kill... http://ibnlive.in.com/news/women-physically-not-suited-for-flying-fighter-planes-says-air-chief-marshal-arup-raha/457286-3-242.html "As far as flying fighter planes are concerned, it is a very challenging ...
- 12 Mar 2014 10:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Nice to have come across this article about the heliborne assault on Sylhet! http://bravestofthebrave.com/?p=14 Flight Lieutenant Sharma of AIF (forward Air Controller) came with his radio set (with which he would be directing IAF aircraft, flying overhead accurately on to the enemy targets) The FAC...
- 11 Mar 2014 13:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Considering how building our Scorpenes has been nothing short of the metaphorical 'dog's breakfast', it is going to be one hell of first seatrial for the first submarine to roll out!
- 11 Mar 2014 13:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 562971
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Not good news on the Scorpenes... And we have yet to build ours! http://www.defencetalk.com/malaysia-first-submarine-unable-to-dive-24168/?fb_action_ids=792599537431606&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.Ux7H4NyIKE4.like Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s first submarine, a European-made Scorpene delive...
- 08 Mar 2014 18:41
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 486644
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Mr Ahuja, kindly send the -16 drivers to their 'virgins' fast
- 02 Mar 2014 22:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550316
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Who needs sanctions when St Anthony the Clean Dhoti is around? Almost every other manufacturer is going to be blacklisted, and the clean ones cannot compete because they are now 'single vendors' The next govt needs to make a choice ASAP, does fighting corruption in the short term mean we thoroughly ...
- 30 Jan 2014 13:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
- 28 Jan 2014 00:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 715047
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
@Christopher:
ATC: Unidentified aircraft, are you an A-380 or a blimp?
Unidentified Aircraft: Just a fully-laden Rafale.
ATC: Unidentified aircraft, are you an A-380 or a blimp?
Unidentified Aircraft: Just a fully-laden Rafale.
- 28 Jan 2014 00:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 715047
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
@vivek_ahuja The sums that are being talked about now are truly phenomenal. It will be a miracle if contract gets signed and the number of aircraft stays at 126. It is almost an impossibility that the contract will be signed before March 31. Model code of conduct for the elections is just about 75 d...
- 27 Jan 2014 22:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
@RajitO, never a dull day, always a story to hear, and someone to offer a peg
Thanks for the link, interesting to follow up.
Thanks for the link, interesting to follow up.
- 27 Jan 2014 21:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Same neck of the woods. The flare up was last year. Dunno if the same area of ops.
- 27 Jan 2014 19:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Finally, Sena Medal Gallantry:
LANCE HAVILDAR BISHAL GURUNG 5/5TH BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES (FRONTIER FORCE).
LANCE HAVILDAR BISHAL GURUNG 5/5TH BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES (FRONTIER FORCE).
- 27 Jan 2014 19:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Sepoy Ran Bahadur Gurung (posthumous) , 5/5 Gorkha Rifles, was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for another op. RIP the braveheart! "Sepoy Gurung has been chosen for the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for displaying exceptional resilience, commitment and epic bravery during counter infiltration operatio...
- 27 Jan 2014 19:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
I live in Dehradun now, anyone wants the story, feel free to buzz me and drop by for cup of tea!
- 27 Jan 2014 19:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
@RajitO
The last decade has been a very turbulent one for the unit. For those of us close to them, this is a very special moment. Now the unit has its pride back!
The last decade has been a very turbulent one for the unit. For those of us close to them, this is a very special moment. Now the unit has its pride back!
- 27 Jan 2014 18:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 521797
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Just got to know of this! AND I AM SO PROUD! 5/5 GR is a unit with which I have many fond memories. A buddy has served with them as an officer and I have had the honour of spending a lot of time with the unit. "Naib Subedar Bhupal Singh Chhantel Magar of 5/5 Gorkha Rifles was awarded the Kirti ...