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- 04 Jul 2010 02:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Please go through this article:- http://vayu-sena.tripod.com/info-su30mki.html The OLS-27 (Izdeliye 36Sh) is a combined IRST/LR device for the Su-27, similar to the MiG-29's KOLS but more sophisticated, using a cooled, broader waveband, sensor. Tracking rate is over 25deg/sec. 50km range in pursuit ...
- 04 Jul 2010 00:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Yes Akshay. Its very much there.
- 03 Jul 2010 20:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
While we were pussyfooting with the project,the Sino-Pak JF-17 is a reality entering service in both countries.It may be inferior,but if there is a conflict tomorrow it will be available to the enemy unlike the LCA. Philip, LSP 4 is fitted with state of the art Avionics, as well as a very capably r...
- 01 Jul 2010 02:53
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Samsung's Asiad boost for Bindra, Vijender Beijing Olympic Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and nine other top Indian medal hopes are part of the Samsung Sports Ratna programme launched to help them in their training and preparations for the upcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. The other to...
- 29 Jun 2010 02:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3890
- Views: 1355836
Re: LCA News and Discussions
@ Telang Future scenario building works on the principle of 'think of the best, but be prepared for the rest'. There are chances that we may not face any war in the next 50 years. However, at the same time, there are chances that we might end up facing a war on the Northern as well as the Western bo...
- 28 Jun 2010 20:04
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
- Replies: 2858
- Views: 576104
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
Increase in fuel prices will not reduce the fiscal deficit http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Biz/India-Business/Fuel-prices-to-impact-inflation-but-it-will-be-absorbed-FM/articleshow/6102420.cms To a query, the Finance Minister said the decision to hike the fuel prices will not have any impact on f...
- 28 Jun 2010 02:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch
- Replies: 3944
- Views: 1368892
Re: China Military Watch
China builds oxygen-rich barracks for soldiers in Tibet mountains The People's Liberation Army in China has come up with the first batch of ecological oxygen-enriched barracks for use by troops posted in the oxygen deficient mountain regions of Tibet across the Indian border. It means lesser depend...
- 27 Jun 2010 21:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Saina does it again. Wins Indonesian open. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/badminton/Superb-Saina-does-it-again-clinches-Indonesia-Open-title/articleshow/6097767.cms Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal continued her rampaging form as she completed a spectacular hat-trick of titles...
- 27 Jun 2010 03:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
thats Approx $84 Mil each, seems too costly A titbit I noticed about the price using a conversion rate of 1 USD = 45 Re Cost per new SU-30 MKI = 15000 cr/42 = $79.36 Million Cost per new MMRCA (taking the often quoted figure of $10 Billion project) = $10 Billion/126 = $79.36 Million All I can say i...
- 26 Jun 2010 05:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Rahul, its 230-2+42. This makes it 270.rahuls wrote:So, I guess it should be 272 again.
230= initial order
-2 = attrition
42 = New order
- 26 Jun 2010 01:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
The almost Rs 15,000 crore order for an additional 42 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters would add up the total number of these modern Russian fighters for Indian Air Force to 272. Just a small nitpick here. This deal will take the number of Sukhoi 30 MKI in IAF's arsenal to 270 (and not 272). 2 Sukhois have b...
- 26 Jun 2010 01:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Rs 15,000 crore Sukhoi deal cleared http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Rs-15000-crore-Sukhoi-deal-cleared/articleshow/6092315.cms he Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month quietly cleared one of the biggest defence orders of recent times. The almost Rs 15,000 crore order for an addit...
- 26 Jun 2010 00:41
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
- Replies: 2858
- Views: 576104
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
Sorry for the misunderstanding.Suraj wrote:Asit: I was not referring to increasing prices, but deregulating it entirely, so price rises are not driven by GoI.
- 25 Jun 2010 22:07
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
- Replies: 2858
- Views: 576104
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
Coming back to the discussion of whether it is a good move or not, in my humble opinion, it would turn out to be a very good move in the long term. Oil subsidy was one of the largest components of our Fiscal deficit. This move would not just enable the government of India to have more money for deve...
- 25 Jun 2010 22:02
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
- Replies: 2858
- Views: 576104
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Jan 1 2010)
What I found interesting was that there's apparently no note about the deregulation of kerosene prices, just petrol and diesel. Suraj, they have increased the price of Kerosene as well. Petrol and diesel will cost up to Rs 3.73 per litre more, households will have to pay an additional Rs 35 per cyl...
- 25 Jun 2010 21:53
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
^^^^^^
A very good step.
A very good step.
- 24 Jun 2010 20:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Saina Nehwal breaks into top-3 of world rankings http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/More-Sports/Badminton/Saina-Nehwal-breaks-into-top-3-of-world-rankings/articleshow/6086251.cms Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday took a giant stride towards realising her goal of becoming the world ...
- 20 Jun 2010 16:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Way to go Saina . I would love to see this girl win an Olympic medal for India.satyam wrote:Saina Nehwal wins the Singapore Open Super Series.
- 17 Jun 2010 18:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
- Replies: 1207
- Views: 230104
Re: LCA News and Discussions
It takes two to tango and it takes two hands to clap. Therefore, there is no point in playing the DRDO VS IAF blame game. After all, DRDO and IAF don't compete with each other, rather they complete each other. The LCA project may have been marked with many problems such as delays & cost over run...
- 09 Jun 2010 02:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
I was not looking for a pat on the back ! :rotfl: just requesting people to read, it makes for less noise. Why don't you use the same suggestion on yourself? I guess I did tell you that my question was different than the one you answered. You had answered a question about the Black paint near the I...
- 08 Jun 2010 17:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
@asit people should really try and read before asking questions. especially if the question has been answered in a post just above yours. ;) Am sorry Rahul, but my question was different than the one you answered. Please click on the link which I have given, and check the area which I have enclosed...
- 08 Jun 2010 09:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Thanks for the answer Kartik.
- 08 Jun 2010 03:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
^^^^^^^^^
Curiosity my friend.... Curiosity.
Curiosity my friend.... Curiosity.
- 08 Jun 2010 02:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1226295
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
Since we are talking about paint, can any one tell as to what is the purpose of this Black coloured patch under the cockpit:-
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_xfMhtd6HdVE/TA1bq ... -F3_lg.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_xfMhtd6HdVE/TA1bq ... -F3_lg.jpg
- 08 Jun 2010 01:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Somdev reaches career best 104th in ATP rankings
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Spor ... 019327.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Spor ... 019327.cms
- 31 May 2010 21:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
Not even the Tejas Mk1 is in service yet, they haven´t even flown a prototype with an existing radar. As a matter of fact LCA has flown with an 'existing radar'. Please update your knowledge. No one can compare the Tejas to the Gripen, not even a Gripen A/B that is almost 30 years old, cause the Te...
- 27 May 2010 03:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
Let US treat us the way Russia does. Let them give us the best of what they have with them, and let them not make us sign umpteen number of treaties/agreements. After that, why not we can give them 'many months' too.NRao wrote: Let us give the US "many months".
- 27 May 2010 03:01
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 1037037
Re: Agni - V
I was under the impression that head of a scientific institute like DRDO (Mr. Saraswat) will have less reliance on the intervention of gems and astrology on personal and professional fate!! look at the number of gems rings he is wearing...!! Acclaimed mathematicians cum astronomers, Aryabhatta and ...
- 27 May 2010 02:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
We did face few problems with the TOT of T 90. However, its been many months since Russia completed its TOT.Misraji wrote:^^^
T-90, armour, TOT ... cough, cough.....
- 24 May 2010 01:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
GE and Volvo Aero has a close collaboration and the RM12 contains about 50% Swedish designed and produced parts. So you could call it an american/swedish engine if you wanna nitpick... That was no nitpicking Wickberg. It was just a way of letting 'kuldipchager' know that Saab is not in a condition ...
- 23 May 2010 06:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 3861
- Views: 1265439
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
Saab's Gripen itself uses an American engine.kuldipchager wrote:If we like saab that much then why we don't work with
saab/kaveri combination.Saab do have lot of experience in engine devolpment with other manufactures.
- 18 May 2010 04:27
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 1037037
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
This is what I liked the most .The missile has manoeuvring capability to deceive any anti-ballistic weapon system
- 17 May 2010 19:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 846128
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus
Time to give few canes to Arundhati Roy and her likes on their bu++s, and take some harsh steps against the Naxalites & their sympathisers.
- 17 May 2010 17:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 3926
- Views: 1270948
Re: Indian Military Aviation
I guess its 22 attack helicopters. The evaluation trial shall be commencing shortly.vardhank wrote:All this Apache talk reminds me... what news on the 24 attack helo thing?
- 11 May 2010 01:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6367
- Views: 1430668
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Badminton update
Indian eves beat South Africa 5-0, men lose 1-4 to Indonesia
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spor ... 913774.cms
Indian eves beat South Africa 5-0, men lose 1-4 to Indonesia
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spor ... 913774.cms
- 07 May 2010 01:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: The Indian National ID Card Project
- Replies: 428
- Views: 90951
Re: The Indian National ID Card Project
MindTree outbids TCS, Wipro, Infy to win UIDAI contract
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/inf ... 874991.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/inf ... 874991.cms
- 23 Apr 2010 18:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 2897
- Views: 1075353
Re: LCA news and discussion
Hip hip Hurray.
- 16 Apr 2010 17:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 2897
- Views: 1075353
Re: LCA news and discussion
the 2018 date seems too far out, even if for Mk2, that is 8 years from now ! that somehow doesn't seem right to me Rahul, I guess this report throws some clarity on the same:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tejas-LCA-project-to-cost-more-than-Rs-13000-crore-over-35-years/articleshow/58132...
- 09 Apr 2010 04:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 846128
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
How Andhra smoked out the enemy http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/How-Andhra-smoked-out-the-enemy/articleshow/5768612.cms A police officer said experience in dealing with the ultra-Red menace helped cops to think out of the box. The police got down to the brass tacks and ensured that cops fi...
- 30 Mar 2010 02:00
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 3926
- Views: 1270948
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Congratulations to all the deshbhakts.