Lol. How dare does someone call into question the FGFA or Indo-Russian joint ventures.Singha wrote:livefist - chutzpah and arrogance from LM!
"The fifth generation JV with Russia? Yeah, well all I can say is best of luck with that," Griswold said.
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- 07 Nov 2010 09:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
- Replies: 3205
- Views: 890104
Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
- 13 Jun 2009 09:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 391
- Views: 51064
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
Aside from a few IN deliveries, MiG has no future. Even Algeria returned some Mig-29SMTs for poor build quality and surprise surprise lack of after sales support from MiG. Seems to be a continuing theme from MiG. Regarding the MKI, the IAF knew that it was going to be a multi year project to get a c...
- 13 Jun 2009 07:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1175263
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
US hypersonic vehicle plans Pay particular attention to the VULCAN turbojet and Constant Volume Combustion (CVC) hybrid engine. This is going to be something that will have major impact in the aero scene! VULCAN is a propulsion system demonstration program to design, build and ground test an engine...
- 13 Jun 2009 06:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 391
- Views: 51064
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
If Mig-35 really is the proverbial bee's knees, let's see the VVS put its money where Mig's mouth is...? Every other type, F-16IN (Blk 60) to a lesser degree, is entrusted by its country of origin's armed forces to defend it. Why is the VVS so reluctant to take up the banner of the Mig-35? My unsoli...
- 10 Jun 2009 07:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1175263
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft makes first flight Mr. Shenk said the ACCA isn't designed to be a prototype for a small airlifter or any other aircraft. It is a proof of concept technology demonstrator for composite manufacturing processes in a full-scale, certified aircraft. In an effort to demo...
- 08 Jun 2009 00:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1215644
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Yes on the MAWS - S.African firm Avitronics iirc. MAWS have distinctive external appearance on aircraft. They look like little EO cameras on circular blisters. I have looked at many MKI pics and did not notice them on any of them. Will the MAWS be on the MkIIIs and retro'd onto the MkI and MKII? AF...
- 07 Jun 2009 02:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2239
- Views: 604226
- 05 Jun 2009 08:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1215644
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Does the MKI have MAWS? If not, how will the MKI driver know if an LPI radar has cued SAM/AAM towards it?
Added later: Even if not LPI, how will the MKI driver know missile(s) are on the way?
Added later: Even if not LPI, how will the MKI driver know missile(s) are on the way?
- 20 May 2009 06:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 512
- Views: 371498
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
This is also the first time modular construction is being attempted in India... Hope springs eternal. The pics of MDL's launch ceremony showed modules that were structurally complete to a high degree.Rakesh wrote:This is the first time an aircraft carrier is being built in India...expect delays.
- 13 May 2009 07:16
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 398
- Views: 427153
Re: LCA news and discussion
Did Boeing Offered this new 414 engines for Tejas program ,it has massive power Not explicitly, it's assumed that if the SH wins the MMRCA, then its engine would also be the front runner to power the Tejas. But you know when one assumes... Also, GE makes the engine, so it's GE's to offer. Boeing is...
- 13 May 2009 07:04
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 398
- Views: 427153
Re: LCA news and discussion
N-LCA can use all the takeoff thrust it can get in order to have any significant load and/or endurance off a non-cat carrier. I believe the F-414 EPE offers the most thrust from any of the LCA compatible engine families (M-88, EJ200 and F414).
- 13 May 2009 05:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 395
- Views: 262844
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
Boeing's Super Hornet seeks export sale to launch 20% thrust upgrade The F414 enhanced performance engine (EPE) includes an all new core and forward fan to dramatically increase the fighter's takeoff performance, said Bob Gower, Boeing vice president for F/A-18E/F. The improvements would increase t...
- 12 May 2009 05:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 512
- Views: 371498
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
From DN May 11, 2009 Navantia Vies for Indian Shipbuilding Work By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI NEW DELHI — Navantia is pulling hard to persuade India to allow the Spanish shipbuilder to help meet the Indian Navy’s $4 billion order for seven Project 17 stealth frigates, expected this year, said an Indian Navy ...
- 09 May 2009 20:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 388
- Views: 59244
Re: Indian Military Aviation
This link is saying that the Russian Il-476 tanker version won the IAF tender for six new aerial tankers.
- 09 May 2009 09:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318897
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
New Delhi Airport will be quite a sight next year, with the new terminal, the underground airport express station in addition to another 100kms of Delhi Metro elsewhere as part of Phase 2, the new interchange at the airport exit connecting to the NH-8/Delhi Gurgaon Expressway. Plenty of shock and a...
- 08 May 2009 04:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318897
- 08 May 2009 04:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch
- Replies: 3944
- Views: 1360333
Re: China Military Watch
NRao, I believe THIS is what you are refering to.
Note that in the begining of the issue, there's a small blurb about the IAF being the first customer for the new Il-476 aerial tanker version.
Note that in the begining of the issue, there's a small blurb about the IAF being the first customer for the new Il-476 aerial tanker version.
- 29 Apr 2009 05:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 512
- Views: 371498
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Man, I'm so tempted to say something right now but will hold my tongue. I love it when I'm right though!
- 04 Apr 2009 07:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 397
- Views: 51927
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
A pretty insightful article on the sorry state of defense acquisition in India by Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd): Clicky To summarize, he's saying that the biggest problems in the acquisition process are: 1) Absolutely no coordination in synergyzing a cohesive acquisition policy to futher overall natio...
- 03 Apr 2009 06:01
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Small Arms Thread
- Replies: 4653
- Views: 1500237
Re: Small Arms Thread
A pretty good site for people interested in contemporary small arms and related stuff...
http://www.defensereview.com/
http://www.defensereview.com/
- 02 Apr 2009 05:47
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 398
- Views: 427153
Re: LCA news and discussion
From DN March 30, 2009 Israeli Radar for India’s LCA? NEW DELHI — India is seeking to buy an EL/M-2052 active electronically scanned array radar from Israel’s Elta for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), after efforts to develop a radar failed, Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRD...
- 02 Apr 2009 05:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 579764
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
From DN March 30, 2009 India Strives To Field Missile Defense by 2012 By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI NEW DELHI — India’s indigenous Prithvi Missile Defence (PAD) antiballistic missile system intercepted a 1,500-kilometer-range missile at a height of 75 kilometers in a March 6 test, said Vijay Kumar Saraswat, ...
- 02 Apr 2009 05:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 1280910
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
From DN March 3, 2009 Pakistan May Seek Chinese Interceptor By USMAN ANSARI ISLAMABAD — Pakistan, whose ballistic missile program owes much to China, may also seek help from Beijing for high-altitude and anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defenses, defense observers say. “Pakistan is actively looking to p...
- 24 Mar 2009 05:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4208
- Views: 1119679
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
From DN Mar 23, 2009 India’s Arms Lab Wants To Become Export Player By VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI NEW DELHI — India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has proposed a restructuring that would give the state-owned agency a commercial arm. DRDO officials told Defence Ministry officials in Fe...
- 07 Mar 2009 06:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884206
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/090225-F-8422H-216.jpg http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/090225-F-8422H-102.jpg U.S., India strengthen partnership Lt. Col. Casey Eaton explains the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III to Indian air force wing commanders Anup Kumar Dutta, KV ...
- 26 Feb 2009 06:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274272
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
The article is a little old but still worth putting up here:
Russia to cut defence budget 15 pct: deputy
Another reason to like $35 per barrel oil
Russia to cut defence budget 15 pct: deputy
Another reason to like $35 per barrel oil
- 26 Feb 2009 05:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 516
- Views: 209545
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
Aside from being a great pic of a F-15C in aggressor colors, notice the pic also shows how the engine intakes can swivel in the vertical plane. I believe this feature is in addition to it being able to vary the intake throat geometry. Also, notice that the aggressor is carrying an EL/M-8222 SPJ pod....
- 21 Feb 2009 23:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 359
- Views: 66923
Re: International Military Discussion
Is that author complaining that the US soldiers are eating too well on the field? That's an odd thing to complain about.Gerard wrote:Welcome to McArmy!
- 21 Feb 2009 23:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6378
- Views: 2072209
Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion
Is it not possible to use the currently developed Kaveri engine in full for Lakshya and Nirbhay-building a variant based on the engine(with minimal modifications) and not the other way round? Surely even if Kaveri/Kabini is not used for LCA,it can re-applied for UAVs,missiles and might be a busines...
- 21 Feb 2009 23:15
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 460218
Re: Aero India 2009
Kedar,
Wonderful pics. Some of the best aircraft pics I've seen, not just the best Tejas pics.
Wonderful pics. Some of the best aircraft pics I've seen, not just the best Tejas pics.
- 18 Feb 2009 07:52
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 460218
Re: Aero India 2009
You are absolutely right! It is Vijay Simha Reddy. Apologies to all concerned, especially Vijay.shiv wrote:I can see no Sanjay Simha pics in that gallery. Did you mean Vijay Simha Reddy's gallery?
- 18 Feb 2009 06:56
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 460218
Re: Aero India 2009
Gents, it is time to post shots of info boards and brochures. Did anyone see the naval stuff on display by BEL? maz, I believe (correction: Vijay Simha Reddy's) AI09 gallery in BR has some good info board shots along with shots of the Akash system components. Too many pics of the flyers and not eno...
- 18 Feb 2009 06:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 516
- Views: 209545
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
Japan Unveils New Rocket
The H-2B is expected to be able to release an HTV weighing up to 16.5 tonnes into orbit as well as satellites with a combined weight of eight tonnes.
- 15 Feb 2009 23:46
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 460218
Re: Aero India 2009
Discounting props, that's why I specifically said jets :) At an airshow where I saw the C-17 moving backwards, the announcer said it was the only jet that can do it. So, just wanted confirmation of that claim... In any case, here's a vid of the C-17 showing its STOL and reversing capabilities: http:...
- 15 Feb 2009 22:58
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 460218
Re: Aero India 2009
Did they show the C-17 moving backwards under its own power? I believe it is the only jet that can move backwards.
- 15 Feb 2009 09:17
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
- Replies: 518
- Views: 73831
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Makes sense, but is this your info or interpretation of the pic? My interpretation. The difference between the Astra and this SR-SAM (Maitri) seems to be that the 4 lateral strakes are longer on the Maitri due to greater need for control during the boost phase in the low altitudes. Arun_S, are you ...
- 15 Feb 2009 00:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 68098
- 15 Feb 2009 00:07
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
- Replies: 518
- Views: 73831
- 11 Feb 2009 06:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3933
- Views: 794486
Re: PRC Economy News and Discussions-II
China aims for its own Silicon Valley Last month, the National Development and Reform Commission announced revised plans to transform Guangdong and neighboring Hong Kong and Macau into a “significant innovation center” by 2020. One hundred R&D labs will be set up over the next three years. By 2...
- 06 Feb 2009 07:56
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown
- Replies: 3894
- Views: 1141614
Re: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown
A disorderly untangling of the global economy is a major worry IMO. That is also IMO the biggest risk to India's growth story and India's long term potential. We already are starting to see the edges fray around India's neighborhood. India is pretty much the only island, nay continent, of stability...