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- 16 Sep 2015 12:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
- Replies: 157
- Views: 63577
- 16 Aug 2015 13:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
- Replies: 157
- Views: 63577
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Dear Vivek ji, May i ask why the cerberus logo is a AK-47? it is understandable that the Phoenix logo for the Fenix represents the country raising from the ashes.. May be the dog itself is a good choice.. (facing multiple foes (dog heads)) :P :P http://i58.tinypic.com/2rrmh4k.png Im sure you must ha...
- 05 Aug 2015 11:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
- Replies: 157
- Views: 63577
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Got the first two books from amazon:
Chimera (kindle + paper back)
fenix - kindle
now waiting to the Cerberus (what does the word mean anyway??)
Chimera (kindle + paper back)
fenix - kindle
now waiting to the Cerberus (what does the word mean anyway??)
- 23 Apr 2015 10:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
- Views: 555378
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
I really like that bunker (@0:32).. looks neat.. is it a set??
- 10 Mar 2015 08:52
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Vivek Saar..
Im visiting amazon almost everyday to check if the Fenix is published...
by when can we expect the book to hit the online store?
Thanks,
Siby
Im visiting amazon almost everyday to check if the Fenix is published...
by when can we expect the book to hit the online store?
Thanks,
Siby
- 23 Feb 2015 13:00
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Very cruel..vivek_ahuja wrote: Of course. So this is only the first draft of the scenario. I added some stuff for the novel in my editing so as to force you all to buy it!
Just kidding.. and understandable.. waiting for the Fenix..
all the best for the Cerberus.
- 11 Feb 2015 15:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 561194
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
May be there is a difference in seeker/targetting/software.Aditya G wrote:We already operate land based brahmos. His different is it going to be in coastal defence role?
land based brahmos (existing) is designed for surgical strikes inside enemy territory.
- 02 Feb 2015 15:15
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 939600
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014
Made in India, Made for India :) India's battle tank Arjun mark II is all set to hit the grounds 3D_mTlPvtJI Real Funny that reporting is..... :mrgreen: The reporter explained that the ERA will rebounce the incoming shells as rubber balls... :lol: even they animated some balls bouncing off the tank.
- 02 Feb 2015 12:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 586145
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
SS-18 uses liquid propellent.. compared to the solid propellent in A5
- 02 Feb 2015 09:33
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Vivekji,
I bought a Kindle for reading chimera on the Go....
Fenix will be available in kindle version also??
I bought a Kindle for reading chimera on the Go....
Fenix will be available in kindle version also??
- 11 Dec 2014 14:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 561194
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The image seems to be an old one. Before launch. The ship was painted during launch. http://media2.intoday.in/indiatoday/images/stories//2013aug/ins-vikrant_660_081213051659.jpg http://www.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1INS_Vikrant_PTI.jpg Uddu ji, I do think this is the latest pic avail...
- 08 Oct 2014 14:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1143209
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Kalki is gud..
even though it suits our future Nuclear weapons more..
even though it suits our future Nuclear weapons more..
- 07 Oct 2014 11:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1143209
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Whats wrong with its current name?? janmjeya == Victorious by Birth. Or Winner by birth. "The missile is not pointy.. round tip of the missile will not scare the enemy. they will think that its a giant Di*do flying towards them" :lol: Quoting from "The Dictator" No disrespect in...
- 07 Oct 2014 10:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1143209
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Why not name the LCH as "KAUSHIK" (sanskrit for OWL) aka Night hunter..
- 01 Oct 2014 10:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1143209
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Apologies.. I didnt know there was a legend behind..
I only considered the literal meaning of the name..
Im not a fanboy for western names either.. i thought a fearful name similar to "Rudra" would be gud..
I only considered the literal meaning of the name..
Im not a fanboy for western names either.. i thought a fearful name similar to "Rudra" would be gud..
- 01 Oct 2014 09:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1143209
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
LCH is named "Janmjeya" (yet to announce officially)
I found these.. Don't know how credible it is though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz8NemkXQQU
http://activedefence.blogspot.ae/2012/1 ... a-and.html
The name has Zero Punch, Zero Fear Factor..
I found these.. Don't know how credible it is though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz8NemkXQQU
http://activedefence.blogspot.ae/2012/1 ... a-and.html
The name has Zero Punch, Zero Fear Factor..
- 29 Sep 2014 14:39
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
@Khalsa Ji.. My first impression was that kulkarni's Gunner some how managed to destroy the paki armour with its bent gun. then accelerated away to join the Rhino3 with its forward chassis destroyed(???) I had to read this part three times carefully and then realized that the Paki tank had engaged a...
- 14 Sep 2014 09:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 763194
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Funny.. there was a Motor bike rider on the Platform...
- 09 Sep 2014 09:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 561194
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Wow.. awesome pics.. thanks for the same.
I dont think these pics were posted here before.. atleast not with these kind of details.
I dont think these pics were posted here before.. atleast not with these kind of details.
- 31 Aug 2014 14:51
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
- Replies: 4158
- Views: 1193467
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
The only airfield like structure with crossing runways I could find on GE is due east from Ramabhadrapuram. The Ramabhadrapuram - Razam road passes right through it! And Bobbili is due north of Ramabhadrapuram. OK. A bit more research tells me that indeed, this is the WW2 airfield being talked abou...
- 26 Aug 2014 13:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 586145
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Atmost all it can do is drop a Light weigh torpedo above the submarine's location (cant even imagine the modifications required for tat).. Just as Dr.Abdul kalam envisaged.
- 26 Aug 2014 13:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 586145
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Brahmos targetting submarines underwater is out of the question.. because it is an Air breathing MissiLe.. No modification can change that..
- 18 Aug 2014 12:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 561194
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
http://idrw.org/?p=41829 "India’s defense ministry made emergency orders over concerns of the country’s declining defense capabilities. India has skipped the bidding process and ordered two diesel-electric Amur-Class submarines 677 from Russia to enhance its sea combat capabilities." Any ...
- 12 Aug 2014 11:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aircraft Recognition
- Replies: 1014
- Views: 297565
Re: Aircraft Recognition
Amazing.. but the pic of He P.1079B2 looks unrealistic.. may be my bad eye..
but it looks like the proportion/size of the large wheels and the body of the aircraft doesnot match..
Guess its a 3d rendering..
but it looks like the proportion/size of the large wheels and the body of the aircraft doesnot match..
Guess its a 3d rendering..
- 27 May 2014 10:11
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Bought the Chimera through Pothi.. went to india and collected it.
- 27 May 2014 10:10
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Amazing details and beautifully narrated. Literally I could see the ground fires and the tracers zipped pass my ears...
- 24 Apr 2014 12:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 584975
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
My house is in Avadi..
Its a regular Sight (T72/T90/Arjun)..
Most days we can hear them firing test rounds.. every time our windows vibrates..
Its a regular Sight (T72/T90/Arjun)..
Most days we can hear them firing test rounds.. every time our windows vibrates..
- 20 Apr 2014 13:52
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 483272
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Hi Vivek,
Im in UAE, and i want to purchase the "chimera". what options do I have?
Kindly let me know.
Thanks..
Im in UAE, and i want to purchase the "chimera". what options do I have?
Kindly let me know.
Thanks..
- 30 Jan 2014 15:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Thanks for correcting..
- 30 Jan 2014 15:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
KAI T-50 is derived from F-16 design (at least tats wat Wiki Uncle tells).
I dont think Both the Aircraft are unstable designs. Please correct me if im wrong.
I dont think Both the Aircraft are unstable designs. Please correct me if im wrong.
- 30 Jan 2014 14:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Republic day 2014
- Replies: 92
- Views: 15665
Re: Republic day 2014
Its an old Photo. and most probably not on republic day.. Please chk the authenticity of the image before posting it..
Its the flag of Kerala Muslim League. might have taken during some protest.
the timing of these posts injects poison in to our minds, please dont encourage it.
Its the flag of Kerala Muslim League. might have taken during some protest.
the timing of these posts injects poison in to our minds, please dont encourage it.
- 30 Jan 2014 14:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
LCAs unstable Delta design is not suitable for a jet trainer role IMO. they need a stable design like the Hawk, T-50 etc
- 09 Jan 2014 10:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 706653
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Lal, one was wondering why there was no thought some time ago as it would've been a low risk option with our Jag line open and availability of the naval variant already developedand a maritime strike sqd. already operational with the IAF for some time .NLCA has to wait until MK-2 production is in f...
- 05 Jan 2014 11:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 289892
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Goose Bumps....
These pics made my day...
These pics made my day...
- 22 Dec 2013 11:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Im sure (actually Hoping) that the ferry range of 1700km, mentioned in the article is actually 1700 miles....
which is 2735 kms. It matches with our earlier specs..
which is 2735 kms. It matches with our earlier specs..
- 18 Dec 2013 15:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
First look at new Tejas facilities | HAL’s hi-tech Tejas hangar goes live; first aircraft likely in 3 months I was surprised to see a Ancient Computer with CRT monitor in the "State of the Art" Facility. :mrgreen: Even though tat might be more than sufficient for the given purpose..
- 18 Dec 2013 14:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
I thought that IOC was obtained with an R-73 Russkie missile.Derby.The CAG had earlier said that the Derby failed to meet parameters in IN service.Any news of its improved performance? Or has it been acquired bcos of the Israeli radar? LCA production figures highly optimistic.Wait and watch.However...
- 17 Dec 2013 16:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
you mean Ground clearance or the service ceiling. (LCA can go up to 50k feet).
If its the latter, what is the minimum height, a fighter/bomber should fly to drop a Nuke?
If its the latter, what is the minimum height, a fighter/bomber should fly to drop a Nuke?
- 17 Dec 2013 16:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 568198
Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
I think the LCA can replace the Jaguar as well in the SEAD Role. The specs are roughly comparable. FROM WIKI: Jaguar: Weapons Load (approx) :3900 kg Ferry range: 3,524 km Thrust with afterburner: 32.5 kN (X 2) LCA MK1: Weapons Load (approx): 3000 Kg Ferry range: 3,000 km (without Fuel Tanks I guess)...
- 15 Dec 2013 13:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 289892
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
I recall reading here at BR that Russia never had shipyards capable of building Large warships (Read aircraft Carriers), because the one Aircraft Carrier they have was built at Ukraine during Soviet Era...
So Building Viky, essentially was a training program for them.
So Building Viky, essentially was a training program for them.