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by palash_kol
01 Jan 2012 00:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy new Year
Replies: 27
Views: 5355

Re: Happy new Year

All BR buddies...
Wish you a very very Happy New Year... :-)
by palash_kol
19 Mar 2011 16:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1497637

Re: Small Arms Thread

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by palash_kol
19 Mar 2011 14:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1497637

Re: Small Arms Thread

Tiruchi ordnance factory develops new assault rifle http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tiruchi-ordnance-factory-develops-new-assault-rifle/articleshow/7740063.cms TIRUCHI: The Ordnance Factory of Tiruchi (OFT) has designed and developed an indigenous assault rifle matching the specifications ...
by palash_kol
03 Mar 2011 23:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1010779

Re: LCA News and Discussions

It is wrong to say LCA program was late by decade(s). Looking at the infrastructure this country had when this program started and time it takes to build it, LCA was late at most by 4-5 years. And we should all be very proud of what is built . I am sure this sentiment is not new and has been many a...
by palash_kol
01 Mar 2011 21:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 919912

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

sorry, this is on the same lines as stuff posted by a 'supposed' israeli guy circa 2005 and earlier which was debunked thoroughly (especially his claims of levels of israeli tech in arjun). we don't need made up stuff to rate the arjun (unlike the tin can :P ) reality is good enough for us. satyamev...
by palash_kol
24 Feb 2011 22:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1188229

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Govt to phase-out majority of MiG fighter aircraft by 2017 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-to-phaseout-majority-of-mig-fighter-aircraft-by-2017/753750/0 Against the backdrop of air crashes involving MiG fighters, the government on Wednesday said it was planning to phase-out the majority of t...
by palash_kol
13 Feb 2011 13:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1010779

Re: LCA News and Discussions

A question for the gurus - Can we have 4 pylons in each wing area of Tejas??? Since in todays scenario total 7 hardpoints is very less I think. What !! you want Tejas to be a Su - 30 MKI ? Remember, Tejas is a Light Combat Aircraft. Any aircraft would loose its Agility if it is loaded more. If Teja...
by palash_kol
13 Feb 2011 13:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1010779

Re: LCA News and Discussions

palash, not at all, 90% of fighter's flight profile even in war scenario would not ask for more. for emergencies they can always use dual rack pylons. Yes...we can do that... But has anybody seen any indian fighter plane having dual rack pylons??? I didn't see that... If anybody has any pic, Please...
by palash_kol
12 Feb 2011 23:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1010779

Re: LCA News and Discussions

A question for the gurus -

Can we have 4 pylons in each wing area of Tejas??? Since in todays scenario total 7 hardpoints is very less I think.
by palash_kol
12 Feb 2011 22:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 889335

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

An even simpler question... How come a twin engined Mig 35 is cheaper than both F 16 and Gripen which are single engined....Adding another engine seems to bring the price down!!! :eek: Are we gonna pay later like we did for Gorshkov??? Nobody can guarantee that after the gorshkov saga happened. :ro...
by palash_kol
12 Feb 2011 22:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 889335

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

Why don't we have a Mig - 35 MKI i.e. a Mig - 35 with western, Indian and Israeli equipments (avionics) ? One simple question....Why do we need another MKI when we already have an MKI??? Su-30MKI is going to be upgraded further with better avionics (western, Indian and Israeli equipments etc as you...
by palash_kol
11 Feb 2011 21:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1143505

Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread

Hmmm...Thats a nice shot.....
by palash_kol
22 Oct 2010 15:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 806512

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

why Not few "AC-130J" when we are already getting C-130J's? I love AC-130J.......But its very costly....And IAF will not buy it..... :roll: No country other than USA has it till now.....So IMO, USA will hardly sell it to us, even if IAF will request to buy it... 6 AC-130j would give us an...
by palash_kol
19 Oct 2010 12:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 889335

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

Scraping the MMRCA deal will convey a bad message to the global military powers except US (who will be happy that without no competition they won the race and they are successful in making INDIA politically isolated from the countries. Since MMRCA deal is politically very important and should be fai...
by palash_kol
10 Oct 2010 14:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1344136

Re: LCA News and Discussions

India to develop its own futuristic computer operating system http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-to-develop-its-own-futuristic-computer-operating-system/396216.html Meanwhile, Saraswat said many countries have evinced interest in buying Akash, Nag missiles and light combat aircraft 'T...
by palash_kol
10 Oct 2010 14:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1188229

Re: Indian Military Aviation

palash_kol, Thanks a lot for the effort. :D BTW, how did you find the link for the pictures? I could not even find any link provided for hyperlinking purpose. It's simple.. 1. Right click on picture. 2. Go to properties You will find the (web)adress of photo there.. simply Copy and paste in new win...
by palash_kol
10 Oct 2010 09:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1188229

Re: Indian Military Aviation

palash_kol, Thanks a lot for the effort. :D BTW, how did you find the link for the pictures? I could not even find any link provided for hyperlinking purpose. ADDED LATER: If anyone did not watch the youtube channel, he is missing out on a lot of incredible video footage. The best of them is of Vay...
by palash_kol
10 Oct 2010 00:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1188229

Re: Indian Military Aviation

@Gaur..... Here are those pictures..(Right click and save it) http://www.torqueaviation.com/images/bigthumb/miltavbig%20%281%29.jpg http://www.torqueaviation.com/images/bigthumb/miltavbig%20%282%29.jpg http://www.torqueaviation.com/images/bigthumb/miltavbig%20%283%29.jpg http://www.torqueaviation.co...
by palash_kol
29 Sep 2010 22:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aircraft Recognition
Replies: 1014
Views: 297691

Re: Aircraft Recognition

Quiz time for the whiz kids Can anyone ID all these aircraft? I can't No bigger pic available to me. http://www.aero-web.org/images/manufact.jpg Shivji.... From Left to Right: 1. X-31 experimental plane 2. NASA F-15 Prototype with canard for testing, 3. Its Hypersonic SR-71 Spy plane, 4. F-102 Delt...
by palash_kol
01 Aug 2010 23:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1254944

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Image10001 on FA-18SH Light Growler. :mrgreen:
by palash_kol
24 May 2010 00:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1143505

Re: LCH discussion

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5sP7XwykNSM/S_kAe9bzeTI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/p4a8psFsZl0/s1600/IMG_7423.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/S_jnwKPnbBI/AAAAAAAAKcM/PK6NjPgtG4k/s400/P1010097-756406.JPG . . . All are just superb pictures....Really made my day. Keep it up - HAL, DRDO. ("I am very proud of...
by palash_kol
07 May 2010 01:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

New features of SU-35BM which should be incorporated in the new and upgraded SU-35MKI to make it mean machine. 1. High performance ECM Jammer like KNIRTI SAP-14 Support Jammer ECM on SU-35BM or SU-34 Fullback or AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming Receiver on EA-18G 2. AESA Radar (though not present in SU-3...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 23:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Palash, I am trying to understand your proposition better though I should say before hand that I dont see much sense in your argument yet! It will be great if you could answer a few basic questions. I hope the answers will make me change sides or convince you to change sides Are you speaking for in...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 21:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Shameek wrote:unless you want Bredators with Hellfires on your tail.
:rotfl:


Is there any news of intregating jammers or electronic warfare system to SU-30MKI? I know that lots of upgradation is coming - but dont know the details. Please if anyone knows, share it with us.
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 18:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

so saying what you are doing is ranting now :P Are you crazy? Think of what you are doing.. :eek: Isnt that ranting? :) and most of the members here dont care wht you think Dont think of other members. They very well know What I been saying till now. You are not a politician; so dont try to take ot...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 18:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

there is a difference between expressing ones opinion and ranting unnecessarily , Chiru...Please stop ranting unnecessarily... and i dont care where you come from REMEMBER no matter how much you rant here is not gonna affect the selection process anyway so shut it ...sorry if this is a smack on you...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 17:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

You are Einstein and I am poor living creature... I see there is no discussion and match, moreover it is derailing of this thread... you can post whatever reply you want this is my last reply to you. I am not Einstein. I am just an ordinary man expressing his opinion. This is not a discussion- rath...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 16:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

You have answered your questions yourself. :rotfl: I never answered any of my question. I have given some option and asked you to choose. But you never answered and wandering elsewhere to distract from the actual discussion. -->process will take a path itself. Do you know which process I meant? -->...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 16:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

so what is the other option please dont be speculative and it does not matter what u believe or think stop behaving like you are just out of defence ,pk and you DONT have the authority to forbid any contender just because you liked the su-35s video :mrgreen: Where did come defence.pk from? Dont eve...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 15:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

If you didnt want any circus(as you think) any more then you would have tell IAF not to include MIG-35 in MRCA race too. Though I dont want MIG-35 win MRCA race. If I would have the authority, I would first forbid IAF not to include MIG-35 in the MRCA race. On top of that you are contradicting your...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 14:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Kindly answer why should not buy 126 planes as part of MRCA winner in stead of abount 60-80 aircrafts as you have suggested? :shock: That process will take a path itself. Whatever IAF will procure will not affect that process. We need MRCA for getting complete touch with western high-end technologi...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 13:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

No, we should not add another type to IAF's inventory. IAF is already running a circus show. IAF should try to keep its fleet manageable. We should reduce the number of types. Thats why I am saying S-35BM has 80% commonality with SU-30MKI. This is not entirely new type of aircraft. Its a better ver...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 12:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

imo better than that is pay Salyut-Saturn for a AL31FP-eco2 which increase fuel efficiency and also thrust by 15% and use that to reengine the entire fleet during MLU. work on reducing the rear side IR signature by incorporating bleed air ducts or whatever. install a anti-radar screen inside the en...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 10:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1254944

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Kartik wrote:
palash_kol wrote:Yeah...right...
what ? you got something to say ?
Nothing...Mr. Kartick...I have seen many of your posts and I have agreed with your opinion. :)
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 10:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1254944

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

cross-posting from Keypub forums. confirms that the twin seater Bort 967 was a modification of a serial built Bort 947 MiG-29 KUB. so the whole talk about 11 hardpoints on the MiG-35 is likely to just stay that- talk. BTW, Beetle is the english translation of Zhuk and in Russia they call an AESA as...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 10:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

We should not procure Su-30MKI in that large number; better go for Su-35MKI - That will give us an edge parallel to MRCA. There is no Su-35 MKI. Considering the PAK-FA is coming there is probably no need for one either. And where does the current MKI lack compared to the MRCA contenders? I know the...
by palash_kol
06 May 2010 00:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214606

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

350, if that number is true, well thats a good number. dont think any of the blocks will have AESA and other upgrades, these upgrades will go on MLU aircraft later on i think. Parhaps that is a mistake...It will never be greater than 280; Its either a mistake of the reporter or a typing mistake. We...
by palash_kol
05 May 2010 16:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260108

Re: Indian Military Aviation

2-bit countries like the Czech rep has an entry and we don't have one of our own? Or that the engines are all but PW or RR mostly? It's the engines. Anyone can design an aircraft, but the engines in that list originate from only 2 countries - the US and Britain. OK Pratt & Whitney Canada is inv...
by palash_kol
05 May 2010 16:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1360
Views: 272016

Re: BR Forum Feedback

At last...at last...at last ....I joined this forum now...


Happy to join your club....guys... :D :rotfl:
by palash_kol
05 May 2010 16:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260108

Re: Indian Military Aviation

MOD press release.. Procurement of Transport Aircraft Six C-130J – 30 transport aircraft and twelve Dornier aircraft have been procured from the US Government and M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited respectively for the Indian Air Force during the last three years. Ten Dornier aircraft have been indu...