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by Sanjay
10 Nov 2015 02:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1239809

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 11 June 2014

Col Ali Ahmed is a former classmate and friend. He has served in the RR and his father, MA Zaki was military advisor to the Governor of Kashmir. His uncle was the late Lt. Gen Jameel Mahmood. Would suggest criticism be directed at content. Nobody has said anything out of line yet but I know how temp...
by Sanjay
10 Nov 2015 01:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Ramana, not entirely true. The radar network has to be organized appropriately. Radar numbers are a problem for India - even AD radars are in short supply. Being able to make LRTR is one thing, actually doing it is another and that is where things are not moving. Funding for BMD is still at experime...
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 16:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

"In the BMD project we track 0.1 sq m targets". Impressive but... Please look at this for RCS calculations with an interesting slide on RV RCS. They can go as low as 0.001 sqm from the front angle. http://aess.cs.unh.edu/Radar%202010%20PDFs/Radar%202009%20A_7%20Radar%20Cross%20Section%201....
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 14:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275858

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Karan you have shown press reports and ignored everything to the contrary. Sengupta and Joshi have points even if you don't like.
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 13:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275858

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Mods please delete all posts I have made and delete my brf account as I don't pass muster.
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 02:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

KaranM. Let's just end this. You are relying entirely on press reports and dismissing anything that doesn't agree with your view. I am more cautious.

As to what I know and understand about DRDO's missile capabilities, I don't really think I need go into any detail there.
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 01:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

KaranM, data for RCS for RV and trying to simulate is not quite the same as actually doing a test on an RV. Critical thing about the Prithvi target - AFAIK the warhead does not separate. You are engaging the whole missile (subject to correction). The US and Israel have oodles of data as well but cho...
by Sanjay
09 Nov 2015 00:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

I will agree on the data issue. I have read all the articles you have cited and with respect, they do not quite address my concerns RV RCS and velocities are very difficult to simulate. The Prithvi has a low RCS but not as small as a missile RV. I'd suggest trying to obtain the air launched target s...
by Sanjay
08 Nov 2015 22:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 564641

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Two key areas that I do not think have been satisfactorily addressed by India: 1) A target capable of simulating an RV 2) A target discrimination system to filter out decoys. I know that there has been some work using a modified Prithvi as a target and there were reports of another target missile be...
by Sanjay
26 Oct 2015 15:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1048420

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Fascinating stuff: Status of Village Electrification as on 31.05.2015 This visualization shows the Status of Village Electrification in India as on 31.05.2015. In India majority of villages are electrified now. 96.7 % of villages in India were electrified as on May 2015. Villages of fifteen States/...
by Sanjay
26 Oct 2015 04:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Ramana, WWRs of equipment in 1965 were not high. 106mm RCLs would not have been adequate in stock for the Mtn Divs as well. I think nobody thought enough of the swing role they would need to play. In 1971, their artillery was a problem too. 75/24 howitzers etc did not have the shell weight required.
by Sanjay
25 Oct 2015 22:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Yes Ramana, I knew about the swap out. Mtn Divs had 57mm RCL instead of 106mm RCL. However, when the swap was done, only 4 106mm were allocated per bn in 4 Mtn. The scale of issue I believe was usually 6 or 8. Correct me if I am wrong, we seem to have been in a state of flux with 0.303 rifles, MMGs ...
by Sanjay
24 Oct 2015 23:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

That's my point Shiv. We've looked at artillery, armour and aircraft but no discussion on infantry equipment. I've seen one photo with a Vickers MMG and another with a FN-FAL HB light machine gun but there has been no assessment or analysis of the infantry equipment. Point of interest though - look ...
by Sanjay
24 Oct 2015 16:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Is there any detail of the infantry equipment and small arms used by the IA during the war ? Scale of issue, availability of types etc ?
by Sanjay
24 Oct 2015 04:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion
Replies: 552
Views: 184016

Re: Indian Coast Guard Discussion

I rather suspect that the EO system and the guns are on order and they didn't want to hold up commissioning. The EO sensor is vital for surveillance too.
by Sanjay
24 Oct 2015 03:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion
Replies: 552
Views: 184016

Re: Indian Coast Guard Discussion

Any reason why Bofors 40/60s are being put on these new ships ? All the others had CRN-91s.
by Sanjay
24 Oct 2015 01:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

It's from David Isby's "The Decisive Duel." The Blenheims would be put to use strafing ground targets when fitted with a gun pod. And they were only used until Beaufighters became available. You're right about their speed, though. On the very first mission (I think) four of six that were ...
by Sanjay
23 Oct 2015 23:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Mihir, I can't find any reference for the Blenheims being used for fighter sweeps. Beaufighters yes, Whrilwinds yes but Blenheims ? Would be interested to see a source for that. They seem to slow for that role and underarmed too.
by Sanjay
23 Oct 2015 21:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Ramana, and Shiv, I am not sure things are so cut and dry. The RAF did not conduct fighter sweeps ? I am not so sure and would suggest that before we consider that as an absolute, to consider their "fighter" ops to include "fighter-bomber" ops in which they did conduct sweeps whi...
by Sanjay
23 Oct 2015 06:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Shiv, on the Mystere's I'll disagree there. The Israelis found them quite good against MiG-15 and MiG-17s as well as besting a Hunter on one occasion.

Still, I am only going by what I am reading and some proper feedback would be great. Every other point you raise is understood and well taken.
by Sanjay
23 Oct 2015 02:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Ramana, I am seeing accounts of the Mystere but not the Ouragan per se. At least I can't find it. Reading Jagan's and Samir's book and BR, one really gets the impression the IAF took dispersal and ground defence of aircraft too lightly. To lose 37 aircraft on the ground is ridiculous. I note that th...
by Sanjay
22 Oct 2015 22:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

May I put another perspective ? The Vampires were on their way out by 1962 when it was realised that they had been outclassed. The 1962 war however, ensured the need for additional combat squadrons so the Vampires were kept in service well beyond their intended dates in combat roles. Did the IA/IAF ...
by Sanjay
17 Oct 2015 17:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Ramana, IIRC, the first Vampire strike package that was decimated was actually the second strike package of 4. It had no CAP.
by Sanjay
15 Oct 2015 13:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

Thanks guys. I'd seen the first one but not the second.
by Sanjay
15 Oct 2015 03:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 782
Views: 203337

Re: 1965 war India- Pakistan: 50 years anniversary

The Vampire strikes initially had no CAP and were in packages of 4.

BTW - are there any really good photos of Centurion tanks during the war ?
by Sanjay
13 Jul 2015 13:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 543846

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Did anyone find the video of the full NDTV interview with S. Christopher ? Thanks
by Sanjay
13 Jul 2015 13:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430019

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

They were in my previous post so here they are again: http://swaminomics.org/indias-statistical-system-should-be-improved-to-form-a-good-basis-for-policy/ http://swaminomics.org/why-the-poor-want-to-stay-very-poor-on-paper/ http://www.india-seminar.com/2001/497/497%20surjit%20s.%20bhalla.htm http://...
by Sanjay
13 Jul 2015 00:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430019

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Suraj and other experts on this forum, would anyone care to comment on the views put forward by SA Aiyar and Surjit Bhalla in regard to income poverty in India as detailed in the articles above ?

Your insight is always excellent and your views will be much appreciated.
by Sanjay
11 Jul 2015 16:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430019

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

On the question of poverty levels - some articles which I am sure you've all seen: Note the NSSO surveys capture only 43-47% of consumption which is not helpful in calculating levels of poverty: http://swaminomics.org/indias-statistical-system-should-be-improved-to-form-a-good-basis-for-policy/ http...
by Sanjay
10 Jul 2015 14:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430019

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

How accurate are poverty rate calculations in India ? I mean Surjit Bhalla has argued that given that the NSSO studies to not capture more than 47% of income earned per household, the poverty estimates are over-stated. Could it be that the new method of examining "deprivation" rather than ...
by Sanjay
09 Jul 2015 14:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430019

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

gakkad, suraj, I know we are really imposing on you guys but even if it takes a while, I would also like to see something that puts some better context or rebuts the malnutrition issue.

Thanks for all your efforts.
by Sanjay
29 Jun 2015 14:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 3979
Views: 500779

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

I hope some from the BRF team will participate in the chat and ask some questions pertaining to the performance (ITR/STR), RWR and BVR tests (if he will answer those types of questions). I have to say the oneindia report is very heartening.
by Sanjay
29 Jun 2015 03:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to blame?
Replies: 228
Views: 29518

Re: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to bla

Question - has any Jaguar IS been upgraded with radome and radar ? The first upgrade was an IM.
by Sanjay
28 Jun 2015 22:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to blame?
Replies: 228
Views: 29518

Re: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to bla

Karan, we integrated the Jaguar with Derby ? Any source ? Excellent news if true.
by Sanjay
28 Jun 2015 21:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to blame?
Replies: 228
Views: 29518

Re: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to bla

Yes Ramana that is a good idea. Karan M, Ramana, the whole point is this - IF STR ASR is missed by say 2 deg, ITR missed by 2-3 deg - and radar, RWR are not failures but works in progress, the IAF position is nonsensical. IF STR missed by 5-8 deg, ITR by the same and radar and RWR are complete failu...
by Sanjay
28 Jun 2015 18:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to blame?
Replies: 228
Views: 29518

Re: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to bla

Is the Tejas really sluggish ? OK it does not meet ASR for ITR/STR but "sluggish" is another term entirely. Do we have anything to say that STR is less than 16 deg/sec ? Sanjay ramana has used the term sarcastically Oh - Understood. However, question still stands. If STR is 16 (what is th...
by Sanjay
28 Jun 2015 16:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to blame?
Replies: 228
Views: 29518

Re: Poor IAF role in R&D, manufacture - HAL/IAF tiffs to bla

Is the Tejas really sluggish ? OK it does not meet ASR for ITR/STR but "sluggish" is another term entirely.

Do we have anything to say that STR is less than 16 deg/sec ?
by Sanjay
22 Jun 2015 17:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 3979
Views: 500779

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

tsarkar, in what way was R77 disappointing ? Refer Page 47 http://cdasecbad.ap.nic.in/sankalan/COMMON/Report%2018%20of%20The%20Comptroller%20and%20Auditor%20General%20of%20India.pdf http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/nearly-half-of-russian-airtoair-missiles-with-iaf-have-homing-ageing-problems-c...