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by steve
11 Mar 2012 16:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2072390

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

Please some body explain me ................What is the difference between

1. Design Technology

2. Manufacturing Technology

Please explain in detail...........I will be very Grateful.
by steve
09 Jan 2012 15:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 833277

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Very nice pics.

Thanks.
by steve
14 Nov 2011 22:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280961

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Pakistan J 17 Crash Pics

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by steve
14 Nov 2011 16:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280961

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

FIRST PAKISTAN J 17 AIRCRAFT CRASH : PILOT KILLED http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1F7fWwW5idM/TsDoul6k8bI/AAAAAAAAOGw/KnEtUkSyfbM/s400/gu0bb+%281%29.jpg A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft JF-17 Thunder, crashed in Attock Distrct also killing its pilot, Geo News, reported Monday. According to PAF spokesm...
by steve
03 Oct 2011 13:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1012999

Re: LCA News and Discussions

http://www.india-defence.com/reports-5113

IAF Chief: 214 FGFAs, HAL Tejas Clearance Delayed, MRCA Deliveries by 2014 and more..
by steve
11 Feb 2011 20:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1012999

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Please some body find out what is the Dry weight of LCA . Please post the photos of the LCA Spec Board at Aero India 2011. Please Post the request information.
by steve
11 Feb 2011 20:11
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: AeroIndia 2011
Replies: 940
Views: 303500

Re: AeroIndia 2011

Please some body find out what is the Dry weight of LCA . Please post the photos of the LCA Spec Board at Aero India 2011. Please Post the request information.
by steve
10 Feb 2011 15:29
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: AeroIndia 2011
Replies: 940
Views: 303500

Re: AeroIndia 2011

Please some body find out what is the Dry weight of LCA . Please post the photos of the LCA Spec Board at Aero India 2011. Please Post the request information.
by steve
20 Dec 2010 19:22
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: AeroIndia 2011
Replies: 940
Views: 303500

Re: AeroIndia 2011

The Query was " Can i visit the Aero India 2011 as a general visitor . my age is 14 yrs . will i be allowed ? "


AS GENERAL VISITOR .....................YES YOU CAN !

The above answer is wrong as it refers to Exhibition area and not General Area as the Query pointed to.

Cheers!
by steve
20 Dec 2010 19:06
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: AeroIndia 2011
Replies: 940
Views: 303500

Re: AeroIndia 2011

General Visitor ( Access to Air Display Viewing Area only ) 1. Tickets for Aero India 2011 will be sold from select banks . Details will be intimated later through newspaper advertisements and the website. TIMINGS FOR GENERAL VISITORS : February 9, 2011 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs February 10, 2011 1000 h...
by steve
16 Aug 2010 12:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI vs Su-35BM debate
Replies: 40
Views: 11808

Re: Su-30MKI vs Su-35BM debate

To all you folks who have responded with IB4TL, my advice would be that you please direct your energies in contributing/enhancing productively to the context of the subject with your knowledge. In case you do not have anything specific to add, then no need to go ballistic with IB4TL. That is the jo...
by steve
27 Jul 2010 20:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

"We should use the deal to get concessions on enrichment technology, and accessing dual use technologies that we are denied at the moment." If that is the case then both F 16 and F 18 are out of the race now itself......... for under the US atomic Energy Law US cannot transfer Enriching a...
by steve
24 Jul 2010 06:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

U.S. Saudi Sale Is Said to Approach $30 Billion Including 84 F-15 Fighters Ok, not directly related the EF, but it's curious they're buying more F-15s after ordering so many EFs . Now that is good point. Why should Saudi's go for 84 F-15's when they have almost the same number of Eurofighter typhoo...
by steve
12 Jul 2010 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

ANY WAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE.[/b] steve, Can you please not post in bold and in capitals ? It is very jarring. And in BBB speak, that is equivalent to shouting. Please post in normal fonts. No one reads posts just because it is in bold or in capitals. It is the content that counts,...
by steve
12 Jul 2010 08:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

can we stop this silliness of lists etc WHY? Many here like diff aircrafts and yet there is no authoritative answer in the forum. In fact a "list" is what is required of what BRfites agree on the most. A LIST is exactly what DAC will come out and sent to the GOI to start commercial biddin...
by steve
10 Jul 2010 19:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Why don't you tell us based on what did you make your assumptions on and go through the remaining 66 pages to see some of the lists already published by enthusiasts like yourself My list was based on the information and feed back which I got from various quarters . As for as people who have posted ...
by steve
10 Jul 2010 19:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1256061

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Now the technical evaluation for MRCA is over. Yes the commercial evaluation is yet to take place. But Based on the results of technical evaluation, the IAF is going to rate all those 6 aircraft's and put out a list in 4 week's time. Now based on my assumptions I believe the IAF would have rated th...
by steve
09 Jul 2010 18:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: GSLV D3 Launch Failure
Replies: 372
Views: 87672

Re: GSLV D3 Launch Failure

Two plausible scenarios have been identified for the failure of FBTP , namely, (a) gripping at one of the seal location and seizure of rotor and (b) rupture of turbine casing caused probably due to excessive pressure rise and thermal stresses. A series of confirmatory ground tests are planned. Coul...
by steve
07 Jul 2010 06:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

This is just my impression but aesthetically speaking, the N-LCA is much much better looking to the eye or maybe its just this "showroom" model. But so far, I think compared to all the earlier images of LCA I have seen, this one seems to have smoother lines and is much better proportioned...
by steve
06 Jul 2010 07:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Hurray!! To day the LCA Navy version will be unveiled :)
by steve
28 Jun 2010 22:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
Replies: 1207
Views: 224730

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

Hi Vina did not know that this forum has female members too. Very nice to know this fact.

Regards.
:)
by steve
26 Jun 2010 15:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

We are making LSP-6 a complete experimental platform........LSP-7 and LSP-8 will be flown by user pilots for user evaluation and feedback So LSP 5 will the the last and final configuration aircraft of the LCA development in MARK 1 version. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?to...
by steve
23 Jun 2010 22:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

lsp4 has night lighting for cockpit and autopilot per reports that appeared after it flew. hopefully the LSP6 will test some meaty goodies for the future. Well take a look at the below link. http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2010/06/tejas-lsp-4-tests-skies-boosts-test.html “I am pushing for LSP-5 to f...
by steve
23 Jun 2010 20:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Final Configuration Tejas To Fly In August Aviation Week http://www.aviationweek.com/media/images/india_report/lca-ada.jpg So LSP-5 of LCA is the Final and complete configuration of LCA Mark-1 version. Hence it is the this configuration of LCA aircraft the IAF will be getting its hand on..........W...
by steve
23 Jun 2010 19:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1345596

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Juggi G wrote:India To Roll Out Tejas Naval Variant Soon
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So we are on course to become the first developing country to make a combat aircraft for Navy :). July 6th indeed is a 'D' day for us.
by steve
21 Jun 2010 16:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2072390

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

I have verbal answers for this. I will post details when it comes. The testing is over. Now it has to be put on as a replacement on four engined plane and test flown. Don't ask me more Q's. it will come in time. What do you mean by "testing is over"....? Putting it on "four engined p...
by steve
05 Jun 2010 14:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

Re: LCA news and discussion

"I am pushing for LSP-5 to fly by June-end,” says D Balasunder, the managing director of HAL’s Bangalore Complex. ............................ will additionally have night lighting within the cockpit, and an auto-pilot.” About night lighting in Cockpit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YENkk-ywE
by steve
02 Jun 2010 20:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

LCA RADAR

ABOUT LCA RADAR http://www.defenceaviation.com/2010/04/lca-tejas-finally-gets-radar.html India’s most ambitious military program to build an indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) reached a major milestone on 23rd April; Friday when it first test flew a radar onboard. The LSP-3 model of the aircraf...
by steve
08 May 2010 14:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1261141

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Sitara Completes Hot Weather Trials India’s new Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) has successfully completed its hot weather trials at Jaisalmer. ... ... IJT is said to have met all the technical and system performance specifications during the hot weather trials. “The environmental system air-conditi...
by steve
28 Apr 2010 10:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Global Economy
Replies: 2350
Views: 646050

Re: Global Economy

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8647441.stm

BBC: Greek bonds rated at junk status.
by steve
28 Apr 2010 10:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Global Economy
Replies: 2350
Views: 646050

Re: Global Economy

Greek bonds rated 'junk' by Standard & Poor's.......Portugal's on the edge Global stock markets tumbled after Greece's debt was downgraded to "junk" by rating agency Standard & Poor's over concerns that the country may default. It makes the struggling nation the first eurozone mem...
by steve
25 Apr 2010 22:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

Re: LCA news and discussion

Note : The Radar Processor in the Image is of Indian Origin. But Looks like their might have been some problems with it and so they have now replaced it with Israel one.
by steve
25 Apr 2010 22:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

Re: LCA news and discussion

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2509/lcammr.jpg If we look at the above Image, we basically see 4 parts of MMR Radar made by DRDO-LRDE for LCA . 1. The Radar Antena followed by three gadgets places at the back...........resembling Black square Shaped objects. 2. Advanced Signal & Data Proces...
by steve
25 Apr 2010 20:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

Re: LCA news and discussion

It was confirmed to us that the radar is 100% Indian with only the processor of Israeli origin. This radar will be used on the first 40 LCA's which are on order for the Indian Air force(IAF). Later on the LCA Mk-2's will have a AESA which is in works. It does not matter weather it is a AESA or a no...
by steve
24 Apr 2010 16:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069177

Re: LCA news and discussion

They say all the testing is over except for few sensors and radar. Now in that case what about the empty of LCA . Earlier the Dry weight of LCA was quoted at 6500 Kg . Later they were showing it at around 5600 Kg . Can any body confirm as to what is the final Dry weight of LCA. Second, Can any body ...
by steve
05 Apr 2010 06:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Easter
Replies: 25
Views: 5865

Re: Happy Easter

A very happy Easter to every body
by steve
30 Mar 2010 17:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145828

Re: LCH discussion

nope..it is photoshopped and the blog owner says so..... :P

Opps sorry :(
by steve
30 Mar 2010 17:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145828

Re: LCH discussion

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I believe the above pic shows the first flight of LCH. Enjoy :)
by steve
26 Mar 2010 06:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1212939

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

India receives second AWACS, to be deployed in Agra New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) India today received the second of the three contracted Israeli-made Phalcon Airborne Early Warning and Control System at the Jamnagar air base, giving it the second 'eye in the sky' for enhanced surveillance capabilities. ...
by steve
10 Mar 2010 20:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469715

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

News just now today March 10 2010 9 pm . Cabinet for security approved 2.35 $ (Billion) for Admiral Gorshkov. Please post any additional information .