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by member_28586
30 May 2014 18:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1160358

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

I am afraid much of the above is conjecture, there is very little in terms of pure data points to point out that the JSF will have better SA than a PAKFA esp considering that the latter has a much bigger radar with even better FOV. To surmise that the JSF will automatically have better sensors or E...
by member_28586
30 May 2014 18:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1160358

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

Very concept of BVR engagements involves primarily high sustained flight speed & concept of LO tech.An aircraft which has high sustained flight speed covers more airspace against opponents low flight speed, hence chances are that PAKFA when engages a F-35A like aircraft, the no-escape zone for ...
by member_28586
30 May 2014 17:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1160358

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

If you are talking about a basic definition for a 5th generation aircraft, yes it should fly faster & must sustain a super-cruise without after-burners. Is there a non-basic definition? Or a complex one? Is there a definition by nation? Or Air Force? One of the big challenges we have is that th...
by member_28586
15 May 2014 14:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1160358

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

Vis S sir, the US is still a very very reluctant and unreliable supplier and this i know from experience. They don't sell what you want but push down your throat what you already have. A few thoughts: * Seems from your two posts this US vendor behavior is during a sales cycle. Is there not a mechan...
by member_28586
15 May 2014 13:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1458212

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Off course it can be done. That is what they just did. Not possible with standard canister (for test launches it is held on platform not released into the ocean) you basically you need mini submarine that will detach with payload and launch return back to mother ship not a new concept both Russians...