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by Ashish J
03 Mar 2013 11:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 531413

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrDJVu1wKd4 TrDJVu1wKd4 If you see the above footage in 4x or 8x mode, you will notice that the syncronisation is so perfect that it seems that the officers are just flying in air without moving there feet.....you can't see the foot moving at all...i and my wife were ...
by Ashish J
17 Jan 2013 14:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119383

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

From BDL Report: Total Turnover 959.12 crore Profit 348.19 crore Material consumption 633.53 crore Forex outgo 419.44 crore Means actual indigenous value addition only about 200 crore on a turnover of 960 crore...rest taken up by huge profit margin and forex outgo...
by Ashish J
28 Mar 2012 23:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 586690

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

Any one seen this??? has this been posted before??? This is a major surprise for me....FICV contract with M&M,,(please pardon if this has been posted before) Talk of $2-bn defence deal lifts M&M stock "The market is abuzz with speculation that the defence ministry has shortlisted Mahind...
by Ashish J
30 Jul 2011 13:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1012273

Re: LCA News and Discussions

CAG ? :x the whole CAG department is bunch of super genious accountants, CA etc. they are very good at numbers. they can't think beyond numbers. No sir, CA's are not working with CAG. Pay-grade is not good enough. Also we CA's don't just think about the numbers, We have to think a lot beyond than a...
by Ashish J
06 Jun 2011 11:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1883940

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Yes,,thats infact Netra,,didnt see the demo though,,,howver could tell you that it has Sony camera embedded in it...
by Ashish J
06 Jun 2011 00:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1883940

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Guys,,please find below the link to pics gallery from Def Expo Delhi 2010..(Clicked by me) http://imageshack.us/g/864/dsc00350cg.jpg/ I hope you might find some useful pics amongst them....(Although these are more than a year old) Please let me know if you want any particular full resolution pic,,i ...
by Ashish J
07 Feb 2011 19:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Guys,, I have few high resolution pics from last year's defence expo held in New Delhi. I know, its quite late(since its 1 year old),but is it possible for me to upload the same somewhere...?? I have some gud pics of Bheem,Akash, Pinaka etc. Also some pics seemed to indicate artillery attempts made ...
by Ashish J
20 May 2010 14:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

IAF to get first batch of Mi-17 helicopters by year-end http://www.deccanchronicle.com/latest-news/iaf-get-first-batch-mi-17-helicopters-year-end-362 New Delhi, May 20: India will receive the first of 80 Mi-17 transport helicopters from Russia by the end of this year, augmenting Air Force's capabil...
by Ashish J
23 Apr 2010 09:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Pak may give nukes to ‘surrogate Taliban’ for use against India: U.S. http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article408260.ece Just proves my greatest fears as noted in post below, validated by US Report..(Link above) More apt qustion wud be,,,How would India reply if LeT gets hold of(with help...
by Ashish J
20 Apr 2010 12:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

They never even go close to pushing the unknown territories. Their job is not to see what a component can do. It is strictly limited to whether the component does what it is designed to do! Err Sirji, in case of a test pilot there job is to VERIFY that the component does what it is designed to do, ...
by Ashish J
19 Apr 2010 22:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Is the Sikh Person standing in front of IJT LSP same as the one shown in National Geographic documentary shown few years back named "Hot Science from India" or something like that? It showed a Sikh gentleman as the test pilot of IJT....He must be a brave person:)..Nice 2 see IJT in IAF Co...
by Ashish J
19 Apr 2010 19:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Is the Sikh Person standing in front of IJT LSP same as the one shown in National Geographic documentary shown few years back named "Hot Science from India" or something like that? It showed a Sikh gentleman as the test pilot of IJT....He must be a brave person:)..Nice 2 see IJT in IAF Col...
by Ashish J
10 Apr 2010 18:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119383

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

BHEL units plan to re-enter defence business http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-units-plan-to-re-enter-defence-business/391377/ The Tiruchirappali (Tiruchy) and Ranipet units of power and transmission equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is planning to re-ente...
by Ashish J
10 Apr 2010 00:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Just saw a debate on NDTV about Naxalism, A BJP, a Congress representative, a couple of other guys were there,, including a man who was initially introduced as “Human Rights Activists”,,but during the debate started saying “We will do this, we will do that”, while referring to Naxals. My question is...
by Ashish J
10 Apr 2010 00:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

More apt qustion wud be,,,How would India reply if LeT gets hold of(with help of Pak State), all of its nuclear weapns and threaten India 2 vacate Kashmir,,,, This scenario is most likely,,rather than they trying to ship nukes into India(Y wud they need 2 ship it to India???) Can you tell me what i...
by Ashish J
03 Apr 2010 15:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

I am sorry to interrupt the ongoing discussions on "namakaranam" and bio-fuel.... I just got this weird thought today morning while having my breakfast....let me share it with you jingos Lets say there occurred a major terrorist attack on an Indian city which lead to Op-Parakram type of s...
by Ashish J
03 Apr 2010 15:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

I am sorry to interrupt the ongoing discussions on "namakaranam" and bio-fuel.... I just got this weird thought today morning while having my breakfast....let me share it with you jingos Lets say there occurred a major terrorist attack on an Indian city which lead to Op-Parakram type of s...
by Ashish J
02 Apr 2010 10:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 856987

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

what about


"Drona"???
by Ashish J
01 Apr 2010 12:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

I think my comments have been taken out of context... the point i was trying to make was the similarity between Dhruv WSI and LCH,which is understandable as LCH is a derivative of Dhruv only. Regarding finish,,it was just an opinion,,,however the flak i received seemed a bit unwarranted,, as i thou...
by Ashish J
31 Mar 2010 22:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Interesting Read... Hindustan Aeronautics' sales up 10 percent this fiscal http://sify.com/finance/hindustan-aeronautics-sales-up-10-percent-this-fiscal-news-default-kd5ruebahcd.html State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) earned Rs.11,415 crore in sales this fiscal (2009-10), registering a 10 per...
by Ashish J
31 Mar 2010 20:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

Matlab,, its seems only rear seat and a couple of changes are done from Dhruv WSI in LCH. The finishing also looks a bit off.... Sori 2 insert a -ve comment, though i also feel elated dat it has finally taken off :) thanks for your comments. yes only rear seat inserted baaki all same to same. shown...
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 22:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

@ Rahul, Martin and Mr Gaur..

Got your point..pardon me for the post.. :D
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 22:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

Matlab,, its seems only rear seat and a couple of changes are done from Dhruv WSI in LCH.
The finishing also looks a bit off....
Sori 2 insert a -ve comment, though i also feel elated dat it has finally taken off :)
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 22:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

http://galeria.aviateam.pl/albums/userp ... towski.jpg

Compare Dhruv WSI above with LCH below

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/S ... H2+(1).jpg

I am not too impressed, hope final version is much better.
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 16:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1145055

Re: LCH discussion

First media report.. India test flies light combat chopper successfully http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/India-test-flies-light-combat-chopper-successfully/articleshow/5743118.cms BANGALORE: India has successfully flight tested a prototype of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)...
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 12:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

oh,sorry,,shud have posted the same on "Interanational Aerospace Discussion" maybe,,,

Neways waitin 4 LCH pics :)
by Ashish J
30 Mar 2010 12:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

OT Post,,but quite interesting.. Anand Mahindra turns focus to aviation INDIA'S entrepreneur of the year, Anand Mahindra, has a fresh field to conquer: making passenger aircraft, aided by some Australian expertise. It’s a market of considerable size. In the Asia-Pacific region alone, Boeing estimate...
by Ashish J
29 Mar 2010 22:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

http://livefist.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 29, 2010
Light Combat Helicopter Takes Off


:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: m i dreaming????
by Ashish J
25 Mar 2010 23:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1211686

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. T...
by Ashish J
25 Mar 2010 10:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: C-17s for the IAF?
Replies: 3924
Views: 743468

Re: C-17s for the IAF?

Gilles, Unlike Canada, India is not a nation of immigrants. Very very few Indians were born outside of India especially in those countries which are on the US blacklist so the chances of someone in the IAF being born in Sudan, Iran, Pakistan etc. are virtually nonexistent. Pakistan is OK. The terro...
by Ashish J
25 Mar 2010 10:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: C-17s for the IAF?
Replies: 3924
Views: 743468

Re: C-17s for the IAF?

Gilles, Unlike Canada, India is not a nation of immigrants. Very very few Indians were born outside of India especially in those countries which are on the US blacklist so the chances of someone in the IAF being born in Sudan, Iran, Pakistan etc. are virtually nonexistent. Pakistan is OK. The terro...
by Ashish J
23 Mar 2010 16:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1211686

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

India to get second AWACS on Thursday New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) India will receive another Israeli-made Phalcon Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) on Thursday, giving it the second 'eye in the sky' for enhanced surveillance that would virtually cover the entire nation. The second AWACS ...
by Ashish J
23 Mar 2010 14:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1068926

Re: LCA news and discussion

nachiket wrote:
Ashish J wrote:
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-130,PV3-208,LSP1-58,LSP2-146,PV5-8).
Why did they skip the PV-4 designation?

Maybe to make a distinction between single seater and a trainer version??..Just a guess..
by Ashish J
23 Mar 2010 14:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1068926

Re: LCA news and discussion

LCA-Tejas has completed 1330 Test Flights successfully. (22-Mar-10).


LCA has completed 1330 Test Flights successfully
(TD1-233,TD2-305,PV1-242,PV2-130,PV3-208,LSP1-58,LSP2-146,PV5-8).
by Ashish J
18 Mar 2010 14:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Mixed News: HAL deciding to develop LOH on its own :D
Indian Navy: Not placing further orders for Dhruvs :((
LCH: First Flight Imminent :D
by Ashish J
18 Mar 2010 14:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260784

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Hindustan Aeronautics to go it alone on observation helicopter http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/03/18/339527/hindustan-aeronautics-to-go-it-alone-on-observation.html Hindustan Aeronautics has decided against seeking an international partner for its light observation helicopter programme, an...
by Ashish J
18 Mar 2010 13:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469471

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Offshore Patrol Vessel inducted into Coast Guard http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/18/stories/2010031863761300.htm MORMUGAO (GOA): The maritime security of the country's west coast got a boost on Wednesday with the induction of a state-of-the-art new generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) — ICGS ‘Vishwa...
by Ashish J
16 Mar 2010 21:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469471

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

In a freak accident, the Navy guns down one of its own http://www.ndtv.com/news/cities/in-a-freak-accident-the-navy-guns-down-one-of-its-own-17789.php It was a misfire that killed Anil Kumar Pradhan, a young sailor with the Western Naval Command. Official versions put it as a rarest of rare incident...
by Ashish J
16 Mar 2010 21:47
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 827274

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Arjun meets performance objectives http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/03/arjun-meets-performance-objectives-team.html The indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) has "met all performance objectives" at the recent month-long trials in Rajasthan, according to sources who witnessed them. The A...