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by abhishek-nayak
29 Dec 2013 10:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 666951

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Can someone tell me why the upper stage of the GSLV is cryogenic (CUS)? Other countries have used cryogenic engines on earlier stages in a rocket to lift heavy loads. I would love to know the rationale behind this configuration. Thank you and good luck to ISRO. The cryogenic engine of India i.e C 7...
by abhishek-nayak
18 Apr 2013 05:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 682661

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Mulls screwed up Paramour affairs are part and parcel of Navel affairs. The nana anti case was mentioned to tell you since eons pati patni aur woh has been going on. So relax, the lady who is victim is no mamas fool she is highly educated to make wild allegations. She has much integrity as the Lt h...
by abhishek-nayak
17 Apr 2013 23:00
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 682661

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

^^ And what has the Nanavati case got to do with either my age or the above post? I am peeved with the comment about the IN officer class being painted with the same brush. And what is wrong if a person is upset about it, since the follies of a few can't be applied to the rest? as many said there a...
by abhishek-nayak
17 Apr 2013 22:48
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 682661

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

^^ And what has the Nanavati case got to do with either my age or the above post? I am peeved with the comment about the IN officer class being painted with the same brush. And what is wrong if a person is upset about it, since the follies of a few can't be applied to the rest? And the height of th...
by abhishek-nayak
15 Apr 2013 19:21
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 682661

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

JEM here is the actual main report , above is some past case http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130413/jsp/nation/story_16781066.jsp as usual, when the allegations are by a woman, all men are presumed guilty in the media until proven innocent, so this is being picked up far and wide incl the usual drai...
by abhishek-nayak
15 Apr 2013 19:15
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 682661

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Above doesn't seem to be a "wife-swapping" situation... is there any more on this out there? this is a different case, this is a 5 year old case where a wife of a senior naval officer eloped with this Lt commander and divorced her husband to marry him.... This kind of relationship is an o...
by abhishek-nayak
25 Mar 2013 08:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Highlights of annual report:-

Highlights of annual report:- 1) GSLV - All the motor segments of S139 stage were realised and cleared for flight. All the four L40 stages are positioned at SDSC, SHAR.GS2 stage is under preparation at LPSC Mahendragiri Facility (LMF). Assembly of cryogenic flight stage is in advanced stage of compl...
by abhishek-nayak
22 Mar 2013 09:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 4257
Views: 545651

Re: LCA News and Discussions

LCA MK1 coming in 2015 is just too late....most of the planes in LCA MK1 class are on the verge of being phased out within next 5-7 years.... which planes in the LCA Mk1 generation (generation is the right term, since even the MiG-21 and F-5 are LCA Mk1 class fighters) are on the verge of being pha...
by abhishek-nayak
21 Mar 2013 07:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 4257
Views: 545651

Re: LCA News and Discussions

LCA MK1 coming in 2015 is just too late....most of the planes in LCA MK1 class are on the verge of being phased out within next 5-7 years....
by abhishek-nayak
03 Mar 2013 09:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Holy lord! it cost's 300 crore to launch satellite from Arianespace?
by abhishek-nayak
17 Feb 2013 09:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1132849

Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread

When requirement of VVIP helo was launched, ALH was not around or was in it's infancy. Now ordering Rs. 5000 crore of useless junk says a lot about our honest procurement system. I was wondering that as to why not use ALH for VVIP transport instead of expensive foreign choppers? Unfortunately our b...
by abhishek-nayak
13 Feb 2013 15:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: AMCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3310
Views: 872365

Re: AMCA News and Discussions

I think F414 EPE could be the engine of choice if a 120+KN Kaveri isn't ready instead of EJs or the M-88s. Note that the F414 would be made completely in India and by then it would be an engine we fully understand. It remains perhaps the most reliable and rugged fighter engine ever made, I have yet...
by abhishek-nayak
13 Feb 2013 15:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 4257
Views: 545651

Re: LCA News and Discussions

I feel sad to see generalistaions being made. That HAL/ADA are useless. It does two things. It can be demotivating for the good ones, which is bad for us. It can bring happiness to paki and chinese lurkers here, which actually is a good thing, in a way. Let them underestimate us! Generalisations in...
by abhishek-nayak
18 Dec 2012 21:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Fundamentally they dont want to give credit to Indian achievements. thats precisely because india does not have a locus standi in international sayings.India is neither seen as a big power or a threat to west. Thats why india is always underrated in the west. I hope to see the picture changing in 2...
by abhishek-nayak
17 Dec 2012 17:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

This is a mockup and this is a old news probably few months old. I read it in a regional daily about the trials but couldnt find an online link that time to post. They even carried a small version of the same picture in the print. Now I found this on mil photos site. but are they launching it in 20...
by abhishek-nayak
17 Dec 2012 16:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

MN Kumar wrote:GSLV Mk3 mockup:

Image

what???

is this a mockup? or the real thing?

this appears to be the second launch pad.

I checked the entire 2013 schedule and there is no mention of GSLV MK3 launch
by abhishek-nayak
09 Sep 2012 16:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Congrats to all for this stupendous mission but i have a few questions:-

1) what is the status of SRE-2 ?

2) when is GSLV 3 planned for test launch ?

3) Has the construction of mars satellite started?
by abhishek-nayak
30 Aug 2012 00:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Does Iran have a deep space network. Have they orbited the moon with a sat? In fact, how many sats have they launched? you are forgetting that Iran was able to send satellites to space where as advanced countries like south korea and brazil failed(even with international help). Iran's space ambitio...
by abhishek-nayak
29 Aug 2012 22:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

My two cents: I don't think there should be any rush for India to have a manned space flight. India's chief competitor in Asia, China, is already a number of years into their manned program. And that was all copied from the Russians, right down to the space suits they wear. So what's the hurry? Who...
by abhishek-nayak
26 Aug 2012 10:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

I have a few questions about indian manned space program

1) is the 2016 target on track ?

2) which of the following launchers will be used GSLV 2 or GSLV 3

3) has the construction of the 3rd launch pad started?
by abhishek-nayak
21 Mar 2012 09:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

It is surprising that India which is so impoverished is spending money on a mission to MARS. Indian politicians seem to be totally oblivious of the hardship that they common man is undergoing. Rather than spending XX crores on MArs mission they should try and focus on building toilets and improve s...
by abhishek-nayak
20 Mar 2012 22:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Reddyji What you consider as ‘put to good use’ is in my opinion sheer waste of money. Money does not grow on trees. We are a poor nation. We have to prioritise. What is more important – having our own satellite system or sending a rocket to Mars? USA, Russia and China (very soon) have their own sat...
by abhishek-nayak
14 Feb 2012 18:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Bangalore lab to suit up Indian vyomanauts Two life science laboratories of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) will be providing food and clothing for the vyomanauts (Indian astronauts will be called so) during the country’s first human space mission — estimated to be a Rs10,000 cr...
by abhishek-nayak
10 Dec 2011 19:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1020601

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

WHAT PULSEJETS????

Pulsejets are so stone age that even my college rejected it for my 7th sem project.


pulse jet has no future other than being used in toyshops.
by abhishek-nayak
07 Nov 2011 16:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Hey friends! i want some clarification on indian manned space program:- 1)some news agency are saying that Indian govt has given the green signal for the manned space program where as others are saying that govt has yet to approve it.So what is the present status? 2) Wikipedia says that the third po...
by abhishek-nayak
03 Nov 2011 20:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 848106

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Guys,Guys i have just returned from Chandipur missile testing range. I saw all the four launch centers including wheelers and saw the live tank firing.
by abhishek-nayak
13 Oct 2011 14:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 957889

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

why doesn't our govt and isro use joomla or drupal CMS , easy to run and easy to maintain.
by abhishek-nayak
08 Oct 2011 15:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: How to join the Armed Forces? - Recruitment Thread
Replies: 303
Views: 70894

Re: How to join the Armed Forces? - Recruitment Thread

My sister just qualified the AFCAT preliminary and she wants to join the flying brach.

i want to know what is the minimum height for pilot
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 16:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Not to undermine your big achievement :rotfl: I wasn't referring to summer project either. But, you were a trainee none the less. What was your duration of training and when ? Why were they not interested in retaining you? You, have some kind of grudge against them? Grapes are sour, huh ? You are b...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 15:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Now, that is some real dhoti shivering or rather dhoti wetting news!! :mrgreen: So, what more news you have ? Panda version of B2 on drawing board ? When will it fly for the first time ? Panda has not been able to successfully copy the RD - 93 and AL - 31 engine despite license producing or dissect...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 15:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Looks like people are very eager to jump the gun and join the Bandwagon of HAL/DRDO/Indic bashing anytime there is some negative news propping out. The point has already been stated that the work culture in HAL is shoddy and we have got that. Why reiterate it again and again, some meaningful info i...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 15:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Seems like you want to quote in your every post that you had been a student trainee at HAL. Ok Ok, I get your point. :lol: On a serious note, in which year you had been training with them ? Were you able to see the Tejas development as well with your own eyes ? excuse me but i was no student traine...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 13:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

what exactly is so "fearsome" about the J20? You mean what is so Dhoti Shivering about it , The black colour that gives it stealth :mrgreen: China stole the classified B2 stealth technology from USA,that's the dhoti shivering thing about it.It is also believed that they have also stolen s...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 12:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

@NIKHIL T I said this before. Whichever aircraft is getting inducted during the time of MMRCA will have similar features & capabilities of that. Super-30 upgrade to Su-30MKI is in that direction. And i said before LCA-Mk2 once inducted will be rubbing shoulders with MMRCA. The timeframe of MMRC...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 11:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

^^ Obsolescence depends upon your adversary's equipment. Considering that Pak & China would be operating many 4th gen fighters for at least a few decades, LCA will be useful for a long time. In the future war scenario it's highly unlikely that China will use Q5 or Q7.The Chinese will most proba...
by abhishek-nayak
05 Oct 2011 08:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

@NIKHIL T A very sad development indeed.The sad fact of the matter is that even the MK2 version will become obsolete before it completes it's 10th anniversary.Looking at brighter side i think tejas was a good learning experience.I personally don't think that AMCA or other future aircrafts would not ...
by abhishek-nayak
03 Oct 2011 17:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

What?? FOC in 2013? the F22 can travel at Mach 1.82 without using the afterburners.The Americans are at least half a century ahead of us in aerospace technology . just wondering what is the viability of investing in a project whose technology is close to being obsolete?
by abhishek-nayak
29 Sep 2011 09:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

IS the ski-jump on the Viraat enough for the NP1 to take off ? Do we plan to add arrestor wires on the Viraat by any chance ? The Viraat as it is today is not very useful because of the limited numbers of the Sea Harriers. my friend! Viraat is nothing more than floating junk today!!it should be ret...
by abhishek-nayak
16 Sep 2011 10:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

^^^^ Just out of curiosity, are electricity, water, transport etc. all guaranteed 24/7 (or at least plant working hours) in remote townships? Or does HAL build a separate power station as part of the package of setting up a plant in smaller towns? The township is not completely remote, they do have...
by abhishek-nayak
16 Sep 2011 06:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999748

Re: LCA News and Discussions

The other problem with HAL is the gubermand need to put up factories where no one else is putting up factories to generate employment. I betcha Koraput has been built around HAL. HAL Bangalore benefits from ten thousand schools and colleges locally with any number of people wanting to live there. W...