Bharat Rakshak

Eric Leiderman

You are right , what I am stating is for new builds, what you are quoting is existing vessels. The safety oriented commercial companies, did away with freon a long lime back, They are now adding the Hi fog system in addition to a fixed fire fighting CO2 system. I have not seen a commercial vessel (o...

Eric Leiderman

Taskar ji, I will take the liberty of disagreeing with you on 2 points quote " Most ships have the same Freon based system simply because its the most effective system in the world." 1) Most modern ships do not use freon as a supressant because it is now illegal to do so. (for new builds) ...

Eric Leiderman

The sub in question had just had a refit, she was not modernised, We have had a weak RM for over a decade, He has let the babus rule the roost, We see the end result of that in the operational prepardness of all 3 forces. He should have resigned after the tatra and VK singh saga. He is good at sucki...

Eric Leiderman

We should be retrofitting all existing surface and sub surface boats with water fog system, I have given links of this system in other naval threads (V,ditya) It is maafactured locally. Freon is inert and non toxic, but when heated releases a gas called phosgene which is toxic. It is also one of the...

Eric Leiderman

Nirbhay is a prototype , give it time, b-mos is in production

Eric Leiderman

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-aerospace-industry-faces-talent-shortage-HAL-chairman/articleshow/30864009.cms Indians want to be engineers but use slide rules and calculators only, not the tools of trade, where design parameters meet the challenges of maintanence, production ,etc We...

Eric Leiderman

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/02/17 ... ar-behind/
laser weapons deployment and imminent deployment of rail gun

Eric Leiderman

Will fm Wiki Project 15B[edit] In January 2011, the Cabinet Committee on Security gave approval for a follow-on order of four more destroyers under Project 15B. Project 15B will retain the same hull as 15A Kolkata-class destroyers, but there will be significant changes in the superstructure that wil...

Eric Leiderman

Unless the EW suite is huge like a growler the aux power including electronics/hydraulics etc will be not more than 50-80kw which is insignifigant in relation to total power

Eric Leiderman

http://lpgfire.com.au/?page_id=111

NRao please refer to above link it will dispell the myth of electrical shorting.

I have personally used this equipment in the vicinity of a 600v alternator with it generating power.

If per chance you need more info, Please feel free to ask.

Eric Leiderman

http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/techfocus/2012/TF_August_2012_WEB.pdfr to refer to page 17 Water Mist-based Fire Suppression System This is a top of the line system which can be applied with personnel in the compartment, and with machinery running , far superior to the halon and/or co2 systems in use be...

Eric Leiderman

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/02/11/federal-budget-sends-canadian-militarys-equipment-buying-plan-into-limbo-new-fighter-jets-likely-off-the-table/ Looks like Canada is postponing its F35 purchase Due to domestic pressures of balancing its books and the high cost of the purchase. So the cycle of...

Eric Leiderman

GNair With the cost savings involved in inducting the LCA as the largest series of aircraft in the force. Maye we could convert 10-30 medium life commercial airframes to tankers and overcome the short leg syndrome. Israel has shown the capability in this sector and even if the OEM warrenty is void d...

Eric Leiderman

The navy delayed the at sea re-fuelling operation due to rough sea state, I find that insignificant and basically near non-reportable. There will be a SOP for at sea re-fuelling and that must have been followed, You do not want an oil spill and a possible collision between tanker and AC carrier. As ...

Eric Leiderman

Singha
The vessel comes in bow first at a 60 to 90 deg angle to the jetty approx 10 mtrs off the jetty she drops anchor and sends a line ashore.
She then swings in using her screws and winches herself in for fine tuning.

Eric Leiderman

Naval vessels do not use tugs like commercial vessels as they are highly manouverable and light.
an AC carrier or a replenishment vessel because of size and large sail effect might use tugs, Destroyers with plenty of power twin screws at 6-8k tons can berth under own power

Eric Leiderman

same engine as the c130, doubt that will be an issue as america does not manafacture a competing platform

Eric Leiderman

Yes the European missiles are expensive, However the Katrina will be mated with Russian missiles and hopefully down the line with our own missiles. If the learning curve is followed by our MOD ,( hopefully in the contract,) enough info will be available fm OEM, such that upgrades can be done inhouse...

Eric Leiderman

The robotic dragonfly is made on a 3D printer

Eric Leiderman

The IAF not being satisfied with the PAK-FA and FGFA http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=20729 1) they have brought it down to 3 points 2) There is only enough green stuff for one of the two Rafael or FGFA 3) The french plane is now almost certain to go through 3) They are relying o...

Eric Leiderman

Yes the body language is perfect with MS looking at cheens reaction while the courtship with japan is on , looking at the other 3 too it is perfect as Pakistan always wants its hands in a boysipockets

Eric Leiderman

I am sure the IN has stringent operating/navigating procedures, Are they being adhered to? In the merchant marine Audits are conducted according to an international code called ISM , Does the navy have an external audits by an agency with the requisite safety clearances? Infractions are written up a...

Eric Leiderman

@ Euro 69 million per plane v/s Tejas 26 million USD exchange rate of 1.354 USD to Euro you get 3.56 Tejas for 1 Katrina @ Euro 80 million for the gold plated option which I guess is what we are opting for you get 4.17 Tejas for a Katrina I understand this is pure arathmitic and can not be co-relate...

Eric Leiderman

There is a lot of silt in the Mumbai port , it needs constant dredging. Hence soft landing, damage if any will be minimal

Eric Leiderman

The shape of the bulbous bow is determined by tank tests, A larger bulbous bow does not always impose a speed penalty, Hull shape, draft ,speed, tonnage, length to name a few of the parameters that are used in determining the shape of the BB, If the ski jump added weight to the fore of the ship, a l...

Eric Leiderman

Welcome Sattili

Eric Leiderman

Sancho Indranilroy has posted this before I am summarizing NLCA is not the ideal platform for the IN. AMCA is, however without an NLCA a marine version of AMCA becomes less likely, Hopefully the French bird will be ordered soon and that opens out another possibility for the IN The NLCA will be used ...

Eric Leiderman

Adatya G quote The photo posted was of the INS Viraat during refit @ Cochin. For the Vikramaditya, I have read that the bulbous bow was removed. I will check your video and also try digging up the source. unquote However refer to the link below which clearly shows the Virrat with a bulbous bow. post...

Eric Leiderman

Aditya G Few pages back we were having a discussion on the bulbous bow of the Vik'adidya (Jan 4th 14) You came out with a graphic depicting it without the bulbous bow, however I just came across this on you tube which shows a bulbous bow I am posting a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_QFvoaq9RI...

Eric Leiderman

They would support a netting for safety reasons

Eric Leiderman

Best bang for buck is on unmanned missions, Manned Missions are a PR statement and greatly increases the feel good quotent of a country.
(The above is debatable especially if you are the IAF or a fly boy cheerleader)
A golf swing doomed the US manned missions.
We might do it with a gilli danda smack.

Eric Leiderman

Philip on point 3)

since the lines are taut the bait is being disregarded by the sharks below their dignity to feast on such scum

Eric Leiderman

Well the russians are getting repaid in the green stuff now , As they say bananas are for chimps but they are champs. they got their foot in the door and secured the market. They are being paid for their long range foresight.

Eric Leiderman

http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/premvir-das-think-before-accusing-the-armed-forces-114010400768_1.html Snippets of the article In 1983, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) initiated work on development of four missile systems - Agni, Prithvi, Aakash and Trishul....

Eric Leiderman

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/mig-2 ... 131108.htm

Mig 29 crash no loss of life.
This is old news however:-
How are we taking care of this attrition plans to supplement the crashed aircraft?

Eric Leiderman

u right me x

Eric Leiderman

The Virat has a Bulbous bow, I am pretty sure the Aditya has one too however will have to dig out photos of her in Dry dock., The Virat in drydock is shown in a previous post in this same forum with her large BB.

Eric Leiderman

kmkraoind

Yes that makes sense , with the Missile treaty in place this would be a way around it.

Eric Leiderman

Wow This has fantastic potential even for commercial ops

Eric Leiderman

Sidharth No Indian Manafacturer will put in money for R & D without a firm order on the horizon if certain paameters are met. so 1) Army has to set its parameters down as to what it wants. How many it wants, when it wants 2) Even if GOI is putting up 80% of R & D seed money unless firm order...

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