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by suraj p
15 Aug 2010 11:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1856055

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

What? :roll: Now you slink away by abusing me. Here have a canadian image of iowa jima, now go teach shame to canadians :mrgreen: http://i34.tinypic.com/fz9pfs.jpg Oh really, Thanks for your words of wisdom :lol: Nobody asked you to remember drdo, just stop abusing drdo What? A whiny little kid cry...
by suraj p
15 Aug 2010 11:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1856055

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Hi, Thanks for your compliments and suggestions, I will add some dust clouds around arjun. I have also started processing the photo of kargil war-heroes yesterday. Its very blurry and desaturated, but i will be able to finish it up by evening, so stay tuned, we wont need the iwo+jima tricolor then....
by suraj p
15 Aug 2010 10:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1856055

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Dude i have seen that picture on the net for years now, many people use that pic as either their avatar or sig in other forums. No drdo didnt PS it, they have just displayed it, for god's sake stop abusing them atleast today on independence day. That clearly shows you can live with shame. What a lif...
by suraj p
15 Aug 2010 09:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Independence Day Wishes !!!
Replies: 99
Views: 21572

Re: Independence Day Wishes !!!

edited and posted to the whine thread.

Dont do that again in this type of adulatory thread...
by suraj p
15 Aug 2010 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1856055

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Here is my set of wallpapers for this Independence day. Jai Hind! Wow! these are really nice pictures. That is a great talent and commitment. It is very sad that DRDO web-designing team does not have a even small hint of what they can do? What they did on main DRDO website is a shameful act and dis...
by suraj p
11 Jun 2010 07:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1318946

Re: LCA News and Discussions

A regional newspaper 'Eenadu' from AP reported that LCA has successfully completed its hot weather trials in its new LSP (4/5) form. It states that Tejas was baked at 45c and later every avionics hardware was tested. The officials were happy. If I am not wrong, LSP(4/5) with MMR, avionics and in wea...
by suraj p
25 Mar 2010 06:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
Replies: 1207
Views: 205150

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

... * " In its current form and configuration, I think the Army has already made it very clear that the Arjun cannot be the mainstay of the armoured corps . It reminds of one heart-wrenching scene from Lord of the Rings movie series. Everyone might have seen this epic. One particular scene in ...
by suraj p
01 Mar 2010 21:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1442869

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

i think that it may not be revathi, looks bigger than that, what are the chances that it is an israeli or ooropean one. Revathi was ordered by IN for P-28 vessels. Is Akash SAM mounted on these Frigates??????? :-o Tatra mounted version: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/SJmtLnGxLGI/AAAAAAAADPQ/...
by suraj p
01 Mar 2010 20:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1333132

Re: China Military Watch

nukavarapu, both the postors above have raised points I would have. in addition, please go through the earlier pages of this very thread for a more detailed discussion of PLAN and IN. there will be much more info than any of us can provide in an one post reply. use the search option if need be. How...
by suraj p
18 Feb 2010 00:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

mukul, the LCA has "no" air intake in that configuration, I wonder how the engine works ! :lol: on a more serious note, the scoop is blocked, you won't want a little birdie to make it its home would you ? Thanks for your info. I always believed that is not an air intake until I see this h...
by suraj p
16 Feb 2010 22:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1087349

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

biswas wrote:
Avinash R wrote:Most likely the new MSMC

Image
Looks rugged, now lets hope it's a decent weapon.
OOOOOOOOhhhhhhhh! Is Tony pointing it to Porkistan or Chinkistan!
by suraj p
14 Feb 2010 09:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 998838

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Just a curiosity question ! f-35 vs f-32 scenario: a. F22- hight cost, improved A2A capabilities and big radar etc. b. f35 - low cost, vtol, more weapns and ground support ops. Isnt Russia + India interested in f-35 type aircraft? can pak-fa be made into a VTOL, based on Yak-38 engine. I am not comp...
by suraj p
09 Feb 2010 21:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1442869

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

India to setup new airbases in Andaman Island I recall a discussion here few days back on Andaman and possible take over by Chinese. It seems GoI was alerted by our discussion and taking remedying steps. :P Is BR forums visited by Babus and strategy makers in Delhi? do you think anTony also visits ...
by suraj p
08 Feb 2010 23:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1333132

Re: China Military Watch

there is an old saying in telugu - upon translation - "grasshopper likes to jump too much near fire and before falling into it" I sometimes think that china is also doing the same. I dont know what commies educate their citizens, they are under the belief that china is not on track to expa...
by suraj p
07 Feb 2010 07:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 270295

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Some notes: 1) Invar (kind of alloy), used by the Westerners for composite skeleton. The Russian technology is based on pure composites. 2) ==over four thousand small receiving-transmitting elements== - Translation mistake, he said 'over 1500' 3) ==Его облик еще может поменяться. His image can stil...
by suraj p
03 Feb 2010 23:15
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 270295

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Shaurya, There is nothing to laugh at. You are right. In all probability the engines would be covered in future versions. However whenever a fighter is produced, it goes through various prototype versions to test its various other characteristics. That is how it is for all the fighters that have ev...
by suraj p
03 Feb 2010 21:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 270295

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Wow...

Will there be a big change in engines in the future versions/final version?
They are like scar on sultry Zeenat Amman in Satyam Sivam sundaram.
by suraj p
03 Feb 2010 21:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1230635

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Is SH really short-listed????????????


http://news.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp- ... id=3597321
by suraj p
03 Feb 2010 03:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

Yes. Tejas was named by Vajpayee and now with Tejas ready to fly high, Kangi-netas want to rename it for their satisfaction.. thats funny....I only see such numerological name changes in bollywood!
by suraj p
28 Jan 2010 20:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1333132

Re: China Military Watch

China mulls setting up military base in Pakistan Is this also such kind of news where a PLANavy VAdmiral said once to one of commanders of USNavy, that you take pacific and china will take Indian ocean. Setting up a base in Pakistan will for sure propel India to take up the American Request to have...
by suraj p
28 Jan 2010 01:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 935915

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

suraj, please post such articles in psy-ops/media watch thread in GDF.
thanks.
by suraj p
24 Jan 2010 07:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1230635

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

VijayKumarSinha wrote:
Marten wrote:


All communication between the South block and the embassies around the world is encrypted and not just the most private and confidential ones.

Would this be a reason that South bock and PMOs computer systems are hacked recently by Lizard hackers?
by suraj p
24 Jan 2010 07:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 539550

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

What should we be proud of PAK-FA in this joint venture? (technology or pumping money) Are we supplying any critical technology that both countries will use? OR is this like those Ashok Leyland buses. Ashok Leyland supplies buses to both Chennai MTC and Andhra Pradesh RTC. Chennai MTC (http://upload...
by suraj p
22 Jan 2010 06:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1087349

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Bio-nano-technology. our scientists (biology scientists) cannot control to urge to absorb fancy terminology. They read Scientific American, Nature Biotech or Science issue and many other journals and stick to terminologies. Bharatiar university - folks there are obsessed with Plants, evolution and e...
by suraj p
22 Jan 2010 00:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865839

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Kartik is the man to handle that question. Besides, I think we did discuss these in the earlier threads. Few of the factors:- - delays with LCA - reducing squadron strength - future projections - technology & upgrade restrictions - increased threat [china] - doctrine changes and POLITICAL advan...
by suraj p
22 Jan 2010 00:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

Bingo!!!!!!!!! Let us show the Smaug our Elephant! Correct me if I am wrong - Usually isn't it the tradition that any new piece of military is displayed either after induction or almost close to induction into armed forces. Tejas is not yet inducted into Armed Forces. BUT who cares... I feel proud a...
by suraj p
21 Jan 2010 21:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865839

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Philip, it is a nice read. Thank you. One question though, I recall some of the sarcasm of senior commander of USAF about MKIs after RedFlag. In that episode, although he had some praise for IAF pilots and TVC of MKI, at one point (if I remember correctly) he pointed out that it is very easy for a t...
by suraj p
21 Jan 2010 21:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1087349

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

I heard that during Kargil, Israel helped us in providing laser pods for LGBs. With this new test and exercise, does that mean every component of the LGB system is Indian version. Also we dont have to pay to Israel for LBG use in future? How will this affect/impact IAF or IArmy? Is that technology v...
by suraj p
20 Jan 2010 02:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1333132

Re: China Military Watch

What is the probability that this report was deliberately put on the web rather than leaked? it does show the PLAN in a benign light, as a navy interested only in dominating the East Asia region and with the capability of defending its supply routes IF REQUIRE It looks like the report is bait! One ...
by suraj p
20 Jan 2010 01:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1442869

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Rao saab, You forgot NASA, JPL and Boeing. what I meant to say is we spend billions of USD of tax payers money in importing Arms, aircraft, subs and frigates that are proven to work. Why can't Govt. cough-up money for critical technologies that will work even if we are under sanctions (if in future)...
by suraj p
19 Jan 2010 23:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1442869

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

It is said that Indian metallurgists had foreseen this problem, conducted research and made the parts that the In was waiting for from the UK. To the surprise of all Vikrant was sailing when everyone had assumed she would be useless during a conflict. Thanks for filling in this story. Will we ever ...
by suraj p
19 Jan 2010 21:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1442869

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Last week in a meeting, one of my senior collaborator (a nobel winner in Medicine and he is 80 years old and still young) was describing the american spirit during 'the war' (WWII) and great depression. He was a teenager during that period of time and had to endure hardships of that era. He was comp...
by suraj p
18 Dec 2009 23:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1087349

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

There is already a lot of debate on this in scientific community. What is so painful for Babus to give money to scientists and give encouragement and nurturing environment? Damn it, BCCI gives 25lakhs to every player upon getting No1 in test cricket. Why don't GOI give 25 lakhs take home (no tax bar...
by suraj p
09 Dec 2009 09:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Arunachal Pradesh: A separate nation on Google Earth
Replies: 87
Views: 20089

Re: Arunachal Pradesh: A separate nation on Google Earth

Folks it is not just Arunachal or Aksai-chin. I dont know how many of your use Google-Earth. Zoom in now the entire northern borders of India are marked RED. I never knew India and China have different opinions on border along Himachal,Uttarakhand and SouthJ&K border. Look at Israel's borders to...
by suraj p
09 Dec 2009 08:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

## am now desperately waiting for some good news on the front of radar integration. ###

Why?.. is there any news of new development in CABS/MMR? I thought ELTA's EL/M was mated and was successful.
by suraj p
24 Nov 2009 06:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865839

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

SH? === Super Hornet????????

they did not perform well in heat-soak conditions and that too in Nagpur ............
thats silly...

F/A18 are tested in Mojhave and the temp. goes beyond 50c easily...

IAF personnel had little worries during RedFlag exercises due to excessive heat...
by suraj p
23 Nov 2009 23:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3235
Views: 896059

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

It might be too late to grow bigger than china BUT in a broader perspective nothing is too late. I expected this back in 1998-99...at least after 10 years things are moving forward. Local industry needs more time to benefit from Indian procurement revamp By Jon Grevatt 19 November 2009 The impact of...
by suraj p
23 Nov 2009 23:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865839

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

What is the name of the daily. If true then: MRCA winner is F/A-18. Is there a significance to MMS in US to discuss with Obama. Is this the penultimate step in finalizing the deal. Will there be any changes to ASEA radar that raised enthusiasm in IAF pilots. i wonder how long and how many more steps...
by suraj p
23 Nov 2009 09:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

To me placing another order to raise another Tejas sq. is too soon/unexpected. Reading from IAF's AVM Barbora's recent statement about lack of squadrons (although it is known that IAF is falling behind expected # of sq's) and the way his argument and pitch, if one can predict line of events - I feel...
by suraj p
23 Nov 2009 04:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1047310

Re: LCA news and discussion

How much of revenue HAL makes from exports when compared to orders coming from IN and IAF. HAL must at least double its production lines and set up new shops.