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by Kersi D
11 Jul 2022 12:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Isn't it time we have 1 or 2 or.... more more shipyards for making naval vessels upto 7000-8000 MT ? L&T and Goa Shipyard could be upgraded to meet the requirements for larger vessels. Maybe a couple of other shipyards for smaller vessels. Can Garden Reach be expanded to cater to extended ship b...
by Kersi D
11 Jul 2022 12:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

WARS ARE BAD. VERY BAD Don't you think the thios sad unfortunate Ukraine Russia conflict, should be a blessing in disguise for IN ? 1. No more gas turbines from Ukraine. LM 2500 or western equivalent. Navalised Kaveri 2. Wean away form Russian ships and continue P-17 A/B/C/D/????? 3. Continue with P...
by Kersi D
11 Jul 2022 12:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

What are the names of the seven P-17s ?
by Kersi D
11 Jul 2022 12:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 796119

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Very touchy to see Druv on INS Vikrant
Indian designed and made aircraft on and IN Indian designed and built aircraft carrier
by Kersi D
07 Jul 2022 18:05
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!
Replies: 75
Views: 66697

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!

Talking about BRFs ? What about BR Meets ? Nothing to beat teh BR meets at Bangalore, during Aero India shows. A BR meet in Bangalore, rubbing shoulders with with AOC-in-Cof IAF Eastern Command !!!! Talking with Wing Cdr Rajiv Kothoyal, the first to pilot the Tejas, then called LCA And of course the...
by Kersi D
07 Jul 2022 17:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Will be more than simple switch to different gas turbine and will likely use CODLOG config with electric motors similar to RN Type 26. Don't think will make a jump to integrated electric propulsion given the challenges with that. Probably will incorporate some design changes as well like a larger m...
by Kersi D
05 Jul 2022 16:34
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!
Replies: 75
Views: 66697

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!

Let us also remember the BRFites who are no longer in this world B Raman's name comes first There was also a youngish perosn, I am not able to recollect his name. He was a quite a knowledgeable and prolific poster. For some time there were no post from him. One find day somebody writes that he had ...
by Kersi D
04 Jul 2022 12:39
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!
Replies: 75
Views: 66697

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!

Let us also remember the BRFites who are no longer in this world B Raman's name comes first There was also a youngish perosn, I am not able to recollect his name. He was a quite a knowledgeable and prolific poster. For some time there were no post from him. One find day somebody writes that he had p...
by Kersi D
29 Jun 2022 11:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2336
Views: 797150

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/Firezstarter1/status/1541872487675613184?s=20&t=PrOWr4LTytc_S89_r8-Dew ---> The Arjun can now deal with most modern tanks (unless APS/countermeasure equipped). Missile can fight this by using non line of sight trajectories (or even hit a target behind an obstruction) with a ...
by Kersi D
28 Jun 2022 10:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Rakesh wrote:Not denying that Kersi. But cannot ignore the elephant in the room - the A1B reactor that generates the power.
Absolutely True. For oil fired boilers, steam could be a constraint. may not be so for nuclear power. Obviously both have to be deisgned and made as per average and peak requirements
by Kersi D
27 Jun 2022 17:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Basically they are saying that a steam powered ship cannot run EMALS. Conveniently ignoring that the Gerald R Ford is also a steam powered ship. The Gerald Ford Class are nuclear powered vessels. Per se all nuclear powered vessels can be said to be steam powered. The nuclear reactor generates steam...
by Kersi D
27 Jun 2022 10:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 895088

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

India just bought 6,000 km range Russian Sula Radar that can track space debris, satellites and ballistic missiles: https://www.theigmp.org/2022/06/india-just-bought-6000-km-range-russian-sula-radar-that-can-track-space-debris-satellites-and-ballistic-missiles.html?m=1 To be hooked with S 400 system?
by Kersi D
27 Jun 2022 09:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

srin wrote:VL-SRSAM tested from warship.

https://www.timesnownews.com/india/indi ... e-92432165
Doesn't it look like an earlier version of Astra, which apparent;ly never went into service / production ?
by Kersi D
21 Jun 2022 16:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 971823

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/InsightGL/status/1537072935785332738?s=20&t=8lrIqEUTwqJS7uH9scgdHA ---> - Pakistan's $750 million down the drain. - 2009-13 Pakistani Navy bought four Chinese F-22P (Zulfiqar Class) frigates. - Soon after commissioning, they were shocked to find large number of equipment, we...
by Kersi D
20 Jun 2022 14:20
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

ramana wrote:
Thakur_B wrote:Gaurav/Gautam/Garuda/Garuthma are still undergoing testing Ramana.
Sad, how much more testing to satisfy IAF? Especially when Hammer was tested just 4 times in different configurations!
Govinda is still left out

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Kersi D
16 Jun 2022 16:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4657
Views: 1462405

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

I think the reasons that the Chinese and the Pukies haven't imposed war on us jointly, are entirely of external or global factors, not necessarily because of Indian deterrent. I would not fully agree. We have suffered too but we have always given the Pukes and Chinks a bloody nose, besides of cours...
by Kersi D
16 Jun 2022 16:36
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Prthvi 2 missile tested by SFC. BRF ignored but I used to think Prithvi ' s by now will start retiring, but apparently since SFC is using them they are part of our Nuke deterent. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/jun/15/night-trial-of-surface-to-surface-nuclear-capable-short-range-ballis...
by Kersi D
10 Jun 2022 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

The cost will probably also involve the design and development. This will be a multi-role corvette, unlike the P28, which have a purely anti-sub role or the older Khukri and Kora class types, which are purely anti-ship or anti-surface type of roles, with almost no anti-sub role. Due to the high cos...
by Kersi D
10 Jun 2022 15:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 851939

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Now that the F 18 / Rafale competition is hotting up, expect a torrent of articles on the virtues of F 18 E/F/G/..X/Y. I would say that F 18 is an excellent shipboard aircraft. But after reading the articles we should ask "then why is USN going for F 35". If it is as great as the write-ups...
by Kersi D
10 Jun 2022 11:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4657
Views: 1462405

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Cybaru wrote:I think those IL-76 birds have another 20-30 years of life in them left. They will need to be refurbished but I don't think they will be scrapped or should be scrapped.
Will we get spares for next 10 years ?
by Kersi D
10 Jun 2022 11:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4657
Views: 1462405

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Something to think about.... Ask Air HQ to place a triple digit order for Tejas Mk2, along with 114 MRFA. Watch the reaction. India needs 200-250 Rafales to maintain edge: Arup Raha https://www.livemint.com/Politics/hHJn9aQREtIMywf7pf81LP/India-needs-200250-Rafales-to-maintain-edge-Arup-Raha.html 2...
by Kersi D
09 Jun 2022 11:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 796119

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Work on the ship's design began in 1999, and the keel was laid in February 2009. The carrier was floated out of its dry dock on 29 December 2011 [16] and was launched on 12 August 2013. [17] T[21] What is The carrier was floated out of its dry dock ? The carrier was launched ? Doesn't it sound cont...
by Kersi D
09 Jun 2022 11:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

There is a minimum number of operational tests needed to establish the reliability of the arsenal. So if one can post the previous SFC tests of A-4 it would be informative. As per wiki ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agni-IV Agni-IV has undergone seven tests (incl 06 June 2022), three of which w...
by Kersi D
07 Jun 2022 18:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

S_Madhukar wrote:If the systems are proven then maybe start testing in Arabian Sea from time to time. Impact will be higher as there is more traffic but will help with messaging.
Maybe we misfire the missile towards north Arabian Sea. We can always say sorry
by Kersi D
07 Jun 2022 11:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

so wiki says Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) are a planned class of anti-surface warfare corvettes for the Indian Navy.Under this programme the Indian Navy intends to acquire six advanced missile corvettes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Generation_Missile_Vessels maybe some one can cla...
by Kersi D
07 Jun 2022 11:26
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Hoping India is being chanakian and have tested K-4 or K-5 or MIRV capability today. A simple Agni IV test is so boring. Just my thinking. I am hoping it was a K-4 or K5 or K-XYZ under the guise of Agni XYZ. Insha Allah. Tathastu Remember that in the past decade ( and more) we read about dozens of ...
by Kersi D
06 Jun 2022 15:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility
Replies: 138
Views: 30984

Re: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility

ramana wrote:Just for reference the HS404 20mm cannon

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano-Suiza_HS.404
I think 20 mm Hispano Suiza cannon was fitted on IN Seahawks
by Kersi D
06 Jun 2022 14:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility
Replies: 138
Views: 30984

Re: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility

^^^ Add to the list of targets: - Ports - Oil Refineries and Storage, Factories, Industries - Nuclear Installations - Headquarters (Mil and Civil) - Bridges - Telecommunication Nodes (Electronic / Telephony) Electric power distribution network and electric power sub stations US has a systems wherei...
by Kersi D
18 May 2022 13:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 810
Views: 536171

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

How did I miss this nearly 2.5 year old article? Flying & fighting in HAL Tejas: Interview with test pilot Rajeev Joshi https://hushkit.net/2020/01/25/flying-fighting-in-hal-tejas-interview-with-test-pilot-rajeev-joshi/ 25 Jan 2020 The first person to fly the LCA was Rajiv Kothiyal. He was pres...
by Kersi D
12 May 2022 13:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

. So we will have to buy the powerplant from France (Naval Group) or Germany (HDW) or Sweden (Saab). Rakesh None of the shipyards mentioned above make any powerplant The major manufacturers of marine diesel engines are MTU - Germany, MAN - Germany, Wartsila (Finland), Rolls Royce (UK), Mitsubishi (...
by Kersi D
06 May 2022 15:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 728613

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

Rakesh wrote:IAF MiG-29 twin seat trainer armed with a pair of Kh-29TEs.

https://twitter.com/DefenceDecode/statu ... 55712?s=20 --->
What is on the top of the cockpit ?
by Kersi D
06 May 2022 15:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 728613

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

Rakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/Sukhwinder104/statu ... 0cftuTsY-A ---> Remora ECM pod being mounted under the wing of a Mirage 2000H.

(Pic credit: @AviationWall).
Do we still use them ? I think they are quite ancient.
by Kersi D
06 May 2022 15:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 728613

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

Manish_P wrote:
Bala Vignesh wrote:
This is due to the effect of Telephoto compression caused by long focal length telephoto lenses.
Oh.

I knew the Sukhois were big but still was taken aback. Thanks for the education.
I have seen the line-up of IAF aircraft at AE Bangalore

All combat aircraft look small in front of SU 30
by Kersi D
02 May 2022 13:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

NaMo visit to the EU in May might give us more insight into this. John, MKU is MGT and Diesel engines? I know Zorya is MGT. Yes Zorya supplies Gas Turbines and along with GE we only have two vendors. Where as for Diesel we have MTU (used by patrol vessels and scorpene), Pielstick, MAN Diesel (P-17a...
by Kersi D
20 Apr 2022 15:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1688
Views: 704597

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

INS Delhi is very special to me. I was onboard the vessel 22 years ago - 14 Aug 2000. Those Kh-35 Uran launchers were massive in person. I can only imagine how big those BrahMos launchers will be. On that same day, I visited the (now retired) Viraat and a Kilo Class boat. A memorable day. Kilo clas...
by Kersi D
14 Apr 2022 14:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 777781

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

ks_sachin wrote:^^Col Ivan Crasto from Para’s who rappelled down to the cable car. He quit the army and is now settled in Sydney.
It seems that Major Crasto had just returned from his mother's funeral and immediately volunteered for this assingement
by Kersi D
14 Apr 2022 14:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 810
Views: 536171

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Thakur_B wrote:So, we have
Paveway-II
Griffin-3
SPICE
HAMMER
JDAM
SAAW
Gaurav
Gautham
Garuthma
NGLGB?
Does IAF still use these munitions
1) Durandal
2) Belouga
3) AS 7
4) BL 755

What about CBU 105, bought four jaguar and Mirage 2000 ? I think its a very potent weapon.
by Kersi D
14 Apr 2022 12:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 777781

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/defenceminindia_indian-air-force-iaf-in-close-coordination-activity-6919649972174864386-SJHb/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1816092 Indian Air Force (IAF), in close coordination with NDRF, loc...
by Kersi D
07 Mar 2022 10:57
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252502

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Ashokk wrote:Area Warning
#AreaWarning #India issues a notification for the launch of an experimental flight vehicle over the #BayOfBengal
Launch Window | 06-07 March 2022

Brahmos ???
by Kersi D
07 Mar 2022 10:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 777781

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Hi Mort, sorry, I just saw this. The diagram I made was to give a general idea of how an AD unit was structured and operated, and is not a definitive description of the S-400. I do not know the exact communications devices they use, but I do know that all components are capable of communicating via...