Viable in my view. Except that the first one needs to be CBE >Salem > Jolarpet > Chennai.. No ?schinnas wrote:What do folks think about two HSR routes in the South:
1. Trivandrum / Kochi - Coimbatore - Trichy - Chennai
2. Trivandrum / Kochi - Coimbatore - Salem - Bangalore
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- 31 May 2016 18:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4767
- Views: 1447664
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- 30 May 2016 20:53
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3344
- Views: 707365
Re: Indian Roads Thread
One will develop manic depressive psychosis when you drive from Bangalore to Ernakulam. Bangalore > Krishnagiri - 6 lane road with heavy traffic, Krishnagiri to Chengapalli - a very decent 4 lane, Chengapalli to Neelambur. This is the best stretch and crazy car drivers routinely do 120+ weaving thru...
- 30 May 2016 20:39
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 992918
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
"The Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT-40) is scheduled for its first flight between 8 am and 9 am. HAL officially is mum on the first flight, considering there will be an ‘official flight’ later in the presence of ‘biggies’ from Delhi....... A young team of engineers and designers from Hindustan Ae...
- 30 May 2016 08:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 684641
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Thank u srai
- 30 May 2016 05:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 4035
- Views: 684641
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
MP says Tejas has successfully completed derby firing trials. When was this done ?
- 03 Mar 2016 10:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 794299
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
"The design has a displacement of up to 100,000 tons, is 330 meters long, 40 meters wide, and has a draft of 11 meters. It has a nuclear power plant, although initial plans state a conventional one may also be used. " If we are getting a 100,000 tonne carrier, lets call it as INS RajaRaja ...
- 17 Feb 2016 11:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 602303
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-select-one-or-more-fighter-aircraft-to-be-built-by-private-sector/article8248084.ece ------------------ " India and France are in advanced stage of talks to conclude an inter-governmental agreement for the direct purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets....
- 17 Jan 2016 05:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5129
- Views: 860802
- 22 Dec 2015 17:04
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
- Replies: 1494
- Views: 283703
Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Thanx Suraj. I travelled around in the last few days with several trips on these. Am impressed with the volume that it can carry compared to what we have now. The criticism in this link seems to be directed at the incompatibility with the newer systems that are being developed now rather than the do...
- 22 Dec 2015 11:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
- Replies: 1494
- Views: 283703
Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Gurus
Sydney Metro runs double decker trains. Small portion of it is underground too. Is anything like this being explored in India ? With the numbers that we will clock, looks like we may need something like that .
Sydney Metro runs double decker trains. Small portion of it is underground too. Is anything like this being explored in India ? With the numbers that we will clock, looks like we may need something like that .
- 03 Dec 2015 07:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Chennai floods
- Replies: 523
- Views: 66403
Re: Chennai floods
Since disasters of this scale are becoming frequent, we as a country need to invest massively in augmenting capabilities to support large scale rescue and relief - Atleast 1000+ Mi17 type helos, Build another line of - Blackhawk/ NH 90 / our own AMH - Atleast one additional airfield / ALG/ Airport n...
- 26 Nov 2015 17:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 602303
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
Thanx Srai. I went back to the statements made then. I could not find the 2 Year ref anywhere “I have asked President (Francois Hollande) to supply 36 ready-to-fly Rafale jets to India,” Modi said at a news conference on the first day of a state visit to France. “Our civil servants will discuss (ter...
- 26 Nov 2015 16:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 602303
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
When Modi spoke during his visit to France, he mentioned that he requested Hollande to deliver 36 Rafales in 2 years ?? No ??
- 16 Oct 2015 12:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1275890
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
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Hemant Rout @Hemant_TNIE 1h1 hour ago
#India As apprehended by 'The Express' Nirbhay #missile develops snags, deviates trajectory mid-way.@NewIndianXpress http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/c/6908303
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This Rout guy is smoking something ? Do we have any other update ?
Hemant Rout @Hemant_TNIE 1h1 hour ago
#India As apprehended by 'The Express' Nirbhay #missile develops snags, deviates trajectory mid-way.@NewIndianXpress http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/c/6908303
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This Rout guy is smoking something ? Do we have any other update ?
- 14 Oct 2015 13:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1275890
- 07 Oct 2015 13:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3979
- Views: 500781
- 16 Sep 2015 10:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 543853
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150916/n ... nk-missile
Out of the blue. Do not remember reading anything like this being WIP. Any further updates available ?
Out of the blue. Do not remember reading anything like this being WIP. Any further updates available ?
- 11 Sep 2015 08:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3234
- Views: 892145
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Are we going to buy this ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Eitan === The IDF does not comment on the arming of drones, but reports describe the Eitan being used for “armed roles” with missiles “attached to wing hardpoints,” as well as for target acquisition.[16] The Eitan allegedly scored notable ...
- 23 Aug 2015 12:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Dawood Ibrahim & Underworld Watch Thread
- Replies: 444
- Views: 73378
Re: Dawood Ibrahim & Underworld Watch Thread
Agree with JEM. D is already a liability and very soon the pressure to act will be unmanageable for Pukis. I speculate that they will get rid of him and his group one way or the other / make him disappear. From an Indian perspective too, I donno whether he is as valuable as Half Ass Sayd on a relati...
- 19 Aug 2015 16:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3979
- Views: 500781
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Saurav Jha @SJha1618 22m22 minutes ago New Delhi, Delhi #LCA update 1: The first new nose cone and bolt on IFR probe have been delivered by Cobham. Nose cone integration underway. #LCA update 2: The other two nose cones are expected to be delivered by the end of next month. Three aircraft will be u...
- 22 Jun 2015 13:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Media role in contempt and derision about India
- Replies: 523
- Views: 72761
Re: India Media role in contempt and derision about India
http://www.dawn.com/news/1189570/beyond ... -diplomacy
Not heard much about this Dilli biased journalist in the past. Look at the venom she is spewing. Shows a pathological hatred for Modi
Not heard much about this Dilli biased journalist in the past. Look at the venom she is spewing. Shows a pathological hatred for Modi
- 30 Apr 2015 08:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1134287
- 10 Apr 2015 22:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4064
- Views: 758558
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Are we expecting big a announcement tom when Modi visits Toulouse ? - The Tanker and AWACS platform deals ?
- 10 Apr 2015 22:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 507949
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
If this is true. Then this achieves the following ( speculation anyways ) 1) Satisfy imm operational needs of IAF partially 2) Some additional sops for making the french bend on the terms of contract ( Ownership for HAL delays as an example ) 3) Getting a better price with a larger order 4) Some add...
- 10 Apr 2015 22:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 507949
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
NDTv ( Vishnu Som ) says, the original 18 is now 36 and an additional 108 will be made in India. So the number of jets have up from 126.
- 21 Dec 2014 05:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 535338
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
From the Tarmak article
“The arrester-hook landing is not a critical test as ski-jump ". as per Dr PSS
I thought the landing will be much more difficult and complex than the ski-jump ? Should it not be ? Can gurus clarify please ?
“The arrester-hook landing is not a critical test as ski-jump ". as per Dr PSS
I thought the landing will be much more difficult and complex than the ski-jump ? Should it not be ? Can gurus clarify please ?
- 18 Dec 2014 09:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 643159
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Congratulations team ISRO
- 16 Dec 2014 21:12
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
- Replies: 979
- Views: 225385
Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Mr Invincible Pigeon...Right time to take out the dons and Jud's.. ? No one will complain now and the whole world might endorse it.. Timing is perfect
- 12 Dec 2014 04:56
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Small Arms Thread
- Replies: 4653
- Views: 1438764
Re: Small Arms Thread
More on the AK re-branding exercise
http://in.rbth.com/economics/2014/12/09 ... 40219.html
(Look for the infographic on AK models )
http://in.rbth.com/economics/2014/12/09 ... 40219.html
(Look for the infographic on AK models )
- 01 Dec 2014 07:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 507949
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Most trans national companies do not agree on any " unlimited liability " clauses. This would have to be "limited " . How much is left to both the negotiating parties to agree With No idea on what this particular contract is asking for, Iam speculating that this could be the cont...
- 17 Nov 2014 04:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 578244
- 12 Nov 2014 17:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1107524
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Gurus.. Will there be LSPs for this or they are expected to get IOC /FOC with the TDs ? What is the process we followed for Dhruv?
- 05 Feb 2014 06:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: JSF,"turkey or talisman"?
- Replies: 2467
- Views: 362479
Re: JSF,"turkey or talisman"?
High AoA testing video - F35C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6XofdlfJ0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6XofdlfJ0k
- 01 Feb 2014 02:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 824467
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
A noob Q The first 100 F-35s include 44 F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variants, 42 F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variants, and 14 F-35C carrier (CV) variants. The U.S. Department of Defense will receive 95 of the first 100 jets from the F-35 assembly line here. The rem...
- 13 Jan 2014 13:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 655840
- 05 Jan 2014 17:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 643159
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Congratulations team ISRO.. this looks to be a fantastic copybook launch.. As a nation we have successfully overcome another technology denial regime . I hear that it will take atleast 2 more successful launches for this to be considered a reliable workhorse like PSLV. Hope we achieve that in the ne...
- 27 Dec 2013 15:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1195716
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
The so called source " http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subc ... 8&cid=1101 ". Looks to be a taiwanese website
- 27 Dec 2013 05:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1195716
- 23 Nov 2013 19:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 490276
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Guru Rohit ji.. While the picture is still sketchy based on incomplete reports, whats your educated speculation on 1 ) what do we mean by " Specialised " divisions 2) Equipment likely to be part of the MSC 3) Airborne elements if any 4) How different are these expected to be from the other...
- 28 Jul 2013 09:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 655840
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
http://newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/Rafale-jet-deal-put-on-the-back-burner-French-Minister-leaves-with-hopes-alone/2013/07/28/article1705118.ece "To assure India that fiscally troubled Dassault Aviation is able to complete the contract obligations in full, the French government will n...