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by Asit P
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 ...
by Asit P
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.
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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

rahuls wrote:So, I guess it should be 272 again.
Rahul, its 230-2+42. This makes it 270.

230= initial order
-2 = attrition
42 = New order
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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)

Suraj wrote:Asit: I was not referring to increasing prices, but deregulating it entirely, so price rises are not driven by GoI.
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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 ...
by Asit P
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

satyam wrote:Saina Nehwal wins the Singapore Open Super Series.
Way to go Saina :). I would love to see this girl win an Olympic medal for India.
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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.
by Asit P
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.
by Asit P
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
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
27 May 2010 03:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1265439

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

NRao wrote: Let us give the US "many months".
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.
by Asit P
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 ...
by Asit P
27 May 2010 02:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1265439

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Misraji wrote:^^^
T-90, armour, TOT ... cough, cough.....
We did face few problems with the TOT of T 90. However, its been many months since Russia completed its TOT.
by Asit P
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 ...
by Asit P
23 May 2010 06:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1265439

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

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.
Saab's Gripen itself uses an American engine.
by Asit P
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

The missile has manoeuvring capability to deceive any anti-ballistic weapon system
This is what I liked the most :) .
by Asit P
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.
by Asit P
17 May 2010 17:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1270948

Re: Indian Military Aviation

vardhank wrote:All this Apache talk reminds me... what news on the 24 attack helo thing?
I guess its 22 attack helicopters. The evaluation trial shall be commencing shortly.
by Asit P
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
by Asit P
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.
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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...
by Asit P
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.