The plan is to carry ASPJ on one wing and a dual-rack CCM on the other wing.
Please see the article at https://delhidefencereview.com/2019/02/ ... er-part-i/
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- 08 Feb 2024 06:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 917
- Views: 3341877
- 01 Nov 2023 08:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
- Replies: 176
- Views: 182788
Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Looks like an air data probe fitted temporarily for testing purposes.
- 05 Sep 2023 23:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7930
- Views: 2127779
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
The article posted by partha ends with this whopper that shows the level of entitlement they have:
“Gen Asim Munir looks firm and optimistic to bring huge foreign investment from our Muslim countries and it will certainly make a difference in economic indicators,” he said.
- 27 Jun 2023 20:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4364
- Views: 1202563
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
By July, the country’s foreign exchange reserves are set to fall below $3 billion, barely sufficient to cover a month’s worth of imports I've been waiting for this mythical default for several months now. Alas, it is like waiting for actress Meera to turn 26 - she always turns 25 every year, and Pa...
- 03 May 2023 00:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4364
- Views: 1202563
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Expectation: "US provides $10 billion aid to Pakistan in addition to 25 F16s to fight terrorism" Reality: US offers $500K grant to improve English skills of Pakistani transgender youth Looks like the US Govt also listened to the English interview of Pak army chief and wanted to fix the si...
- 01 Mar 2023 19:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4364
- Views: 1202563
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
India should make sure that all maps of Pak show all these regions except J&K as disputed and not within the Pak border.
- 18 Feb 2023 09:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4364
- Views: 1202563
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
@AdvisorZaidu #Karachi situation: Gunmen in the Police station shouting AIIah Hu Akbar Policemen who’re hiding shouting AIIah Hu Akbar Pak Army Jawans who’re planning to start rescue mission shouting AIIah Hu Akbar Spectators outside the building shouting AIIah Hu Akbar BRF is truly ahead of the cu...
- 17 Feb 2023 20:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7930
- Views: 2127779
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Pakistan rupee has several more levels/grades: quilted, double ply, single ply, etc.Neela wrote:CA Goverdhan Damani
@GoverdhanDamani
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Feb 15
Now, only 6 countries are graded below Pakistan as RD (Restricted Default)
- 08 Feb 2023 23:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 796613
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
If they are in a navy base, I would imagine that aircraft carriers have specialized piers where the aircraft can be towed onto and then craned aboard.Rakesh wrote:How did the aircraft reach there in the first place, to be lifted onto the Vikrant? Fighter aircraft can land on concrete piers/docks?
- 08 Feb 2023 23:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 796613
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
It is not at all unusual for aircraft to be craned aboard
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
I also distinctly remember an image of a harrier being hoisted onto a Royal Navy carrier, but can't locate it.
Edit: It wasn't this one, but it will do Sea Harrier
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
I also distinctly remember an image of a harrier being hoisted onto a Royal Navy carrier, but can't locate it.
Edit: It wasn't this one, but it will do Sea Harrier
- 24 Jan 2023 21:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2802
- Views: 1283126
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
These kinds of deals are often difficult to compare - one can't just divide deal size by the number of airframes and get the "cost of each aircraft." Deals may include customization, training, simulators, ground support infrastructure, base facilities, spares, support, weapons, spare engin...
- 30 Aug 2022 12:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2815
- Views: 852605
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
For a navy that made a stink about the difficulty of folding Dhruv's rotors manually on a pitching and rolling deck, I'm wondering how they have so easily reconciled to wrangling full fighters to within centimeters in an angry sea.
- 07 Aug 2022 08:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 428
- Views: 154861
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Also this interesting new development - unmanned, but still electric + solar. Army’s Zephyr Drone Is Still Aloft After 50 Days The Zephyr stratospheric UAS took off June 15 from Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) for what was originally planned to be a 30-day flight. It has now been aloft for 50 days and “co...
- 01 Aug 2022 23:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2229
- Views: 780102
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Karan - if you have a twitter account, you should tweet out your post para by para. This is something that everyone should see and retweet.
- 13 Jul 2022 21:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 812
- Views: 540800
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Captive Flight Trials(?)Pratyush wrote:CFT= Conformal fuel tank?
- 11 May 2022 10:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 396851
Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
A fascinating must read twitter thread on Ukrainian artillery command and control https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1523 ... 33088.html
- 01 Apr 2022 20:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4364
- Views: 1202563
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Unlike other countries, the Pakistani Army is the biggest business house of the nation. This is the main reason why the Pakistan Army has a say in the politics of the nation and interferes in the governance. The author has mistakenly put the cart ahead of the horse. The Pakistan army is able.to run...
- 03 Feb 2022 00:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 917
- Views: 3341877
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Speaking of which, I'm curious why conformal fuel tanks have not been explored for Tejas Mk 1A. Seems like it could be a big win over EFTs for a light fighter.
- 20 Nov 2021 08:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3142
- Views: 855247
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
That is an incredible video. In my opinion, the F-22 is one of the most remarkable aircraft in history. Although it first flew in the 90's and has been in service for over 15 years, it still has no real comparable peer competitor in terms of raw kinetic performance (supercruise), and low observabili...
- 13 May 2021 16:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 337593
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
We need to keep in mind that the weight penalty for a naval fighter is not only in the landing gear but in the entire primary structure and the load paths from the gear and hook to the primary structure. It's not just a question if swapping out the gear.
- 28 Apr 2021 23:35
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
- Replies: 531
- Views: 570621
Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
The LCH landing gear is an integral part of the crash protection system. Changing to a retractable system will have other major structural implications.
- 08 Apr 2021 20:21
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2253701
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Vips wrote:What is the power of this 'Micro' turbofan engine? Is this a development program being validated to scale up for more powerful engines in the future and if not where in will this engine find its application(which platforms)?
Nirbhay cruise missile.
- 18 Mar 2021 21:56
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 1533
- Views: 667165
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
The anguish is understandable, but let's remember that we don't know what caused the accident, and even if the IAF placed an order today for Mk1 aircraft, it will take 3 years until first delivery.
- 14 Mar 2021 22:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5263
- Views: 1742116
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
I don't recall where I read this - it was some time ago, but the conversation of 100+ year plans and the Chinese reminded me of it. The Chinese believe that they will take over most parts of Russia in the long term. The falling population of Russia and global warming means that vast pasts of Siberia...
- 13 Feb 2021 00:01
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 1533
- Views: 667165
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
These are some of DRDO books I've bought from their stalls at book fairs. They are very enthusiastic and helpful there and give out phone numbers and contact details for more queries too. But nothing works if you try to buy it from website or via phone. If you live in Delhi, you can try visiting th...
- 10 Feb 2021 21:50
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 1533
- Views: 667165
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
If anyone figures out where one can buy this book, please post it here.
https://www.drdo.gov.in/monograph/radia ... tejas-saga
(The "Download" link the above page only includes introductions, TOC, etc.)
https://www.drdo.gov.in/monograph/radia ... tejas-saga
(The "Download" link the above page only includes introductions, TOC, etc.)
- 17 Dec 2020 23:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1169102
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Short of buying more Embraer-based Netras, the A320 based system is the most sensible idea. If anything, we should have gone with a B737 or A320 based Netra from the get-go. We cannot afford the A330 based systems in numbers and the C295 would lack serious capability.
- 04 Nov 2020 23:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 972639
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
If they did indeed plug in the biggest sets they could fit, the problem are more likely with power and cooling than weight.
- 18 Sep 2020 12:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1488276
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Begging your pardon but this is quite a naive and moronic way of thinking. I have not insulted your person so I'd appreciate if you stay away from the ad hominem attacks. The size of the domestic market being low for an 'exotic' component are the same 'critical' components that are high value and r...
- 30 Aug 2020 22:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1488276
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
If a part is designed using imported software, built using imported materials and imported machinery and imported manufacturing software, then how indigenous is it really? It is a step up from simply importing the part, but a long long way from true indigenization. In my opinion, we are getting stu...
- 25 Jul 2020 21:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2815
- Views: 852605
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Rest assured that we will wait until the production rates decrease to a trickle before placing an emergency order - maximizing acquisition costs with minimal future planning is the Indian way.
- 24 Jul 2020 07:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2336
- Views: 797773
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
That IL-76 appears to have the PS-90A76 engines rather than the D30KP that our air force planes do.
- 27 May 2020 04:24
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1810675
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Small correction:Rakesh wrote:... lived up to the IAF's motto of Tejas Tejasvi Namaham (Touch the Sky with Glory).
- Tejas Tejasvi Namaham - I am the glory of the glorious. TACDE
- Nabhah Sparsham Deeptam - Touch the sky with glory. IAF
- 19 May 2020 04:10
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1810675
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
IR - wonderful article!
One small typo - HUMS stands for Health and Usage Monitoring System.
(Forum ate my previous reply(?!))
One small typo - HUMS stands for Health and Usage Monitoring System.
(Forum ate my previous reply(?!))
- 19 May 2020 02:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 695868
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
indranil - that's a fantastic article - well done!
One minor typo: HUMS stands for "Health and Usage Monitoring System" rather than "Health Up Monitoring System"
One minor typo: HUMS stands for "Health and Usage Monitoring System" rather than "Health Up Monitoring System"
- 08 Apr 2020 06:20
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1810675
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
I hope that someone will eventually write the definitive bible on Tejas development - all the trials & tribulations, design, development, testing & induction, replete with gorgeous pictures, tech details and in-depth interviews with designers, test pilots, etc. Maybe we can incept the idea i...
- 03 Feb 2020 00:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6372
- Views: 1985271
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Apologies if this was posted earlier. On RSTV 23rd Jan 2020.
- 01 Feb 2020 03:45
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2253701
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Components were taken from individual labs, but the entire ATV program was run under PMO, not DRDO. Admiral Bhasin's boss was the Prime Minister, and not DRDO Chief or IN Chief. Per the interview you linked to at https://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories469.htm Adm Bhasin: I was commissioned on 1st ...
- 10 Oct 2019 05:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4658
- Views: 1464947
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
I quite like the gray.
I often wish IAF still painted sqn badges - those were so damn cool and would look great on Tejas, Rafale and Su-30MKI
I often wish IAF still painted sqn badges - those were so damn cool and would look great on Tejas, Rafale and Su-30MKI
- 28 May 2019 11:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 1948592
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Air data probe - pitot with a slip indicator. The steel cables are only for mounting/stabilization.