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by Nikhil_Naya
13 Feb 2024 18:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447658

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

. So only Tata has to finish on their 109km section before the WDFC+EDFC is fully done. The twitter post talks about Automatic Signalling https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1756334691060204016?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet For the moment they have to offload WDFC freigh...
by Nikhil_Naya
18 Jan 2024 14:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 33587

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

A genuine question - the Light Tank will of course be a cheaper vehicle to procure than a Medium or Large MBT. Apparently will have a decent armour suite and an engine which is designed to work in the hot/high conditions. 1 - How difficult will it be to adapt such a tank to 'desert'/ jungle warfare ...
by Nikhil_Naya
29 Nov 2023 20:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

While you have made your points, I would like to ask a couple of pertinent questions 1 - What, is the design parameters that you want to design for? - If the answer is One ton of TNT, then what if the Naxals use a 1.2 ton or more equivalent? ( If they are able to hide a one ton IED, 1.2 ton is not d...
by Nikhil_Naya
27 Nov 2023 19:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

That is to the point. IED's can literally be any size. There is no way you can prepare a vehicle which caters to all requirements. To divert a blast of a 1Ton IED, the vehicle will have to have a humongous amount of metal/ composite armour as blast protection, the interiors will have to be designed ...
by Nikhil_Naya
27 Nov 2023 15:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

+++ Paanwallah alert+++ We might see some major improvement in the Armoured Mobility of the infantry soon. An existing vehicle that was ordered by the CAPFs has proven itself and orders are expected. Also, modularity testing is ongoing so expect versions like MC, AA, etc soon. Nikhil ji, there is n...
by Nikhil_Naya
08 Nov 2023 14:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758557

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

The IAF should seriously consider the A330 MRTT - will free up the C17's from "troop transport' duties, increase our refuellers. The fuel consumption is better, engines can also be serviced at the MRO's in case required, freeing up the maintenance pool. Plus in a pinch, we will have additional ...
by Nikhil_Naya
27 Oct 2023 00:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 229831

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

https://x.com/hvtiaf/status/1717480371594371525?s=20 ---> Slam. Look at the pilots. Look at the squeezed nose tire. Look at the compressed nose oleo. Most fighters never experience this. LCA Navy LIFT. '' Highlighted the key word here - LIFT - will this be the Navy Fighter trainer and all the work ...
by Nikhil_Naya
25 Oct 2023 14:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596918

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

+chaiwallah told me recently that an accelerated testing schedule is planned soon. Multiple stuff to be tested and orders to be announced soon with eye on RD 2024 (orders just before elections...)
by Nikhil_Naya
25 Oct 2023 14:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

+++ Paanwallah alert+++

We might see some major improvement in the Armoured Mobility of the infantry soon. An existing vehicle that was ordered by the CAPFs has proven itself and orders are expected. Also, modularity testing is ongoing so expect versions like MC, AA, etc soon.
by Nikhil_Naya
22 Apr 2023 17:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 592356

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

the PSLV has made it boring!!! - I mean, successful launch and not even a whimper on the social circuit! :). I think just for fun, they must launch one in the opposite direction...or like rolling start or something....Well done ISRO!
by Nikhil_Naya
25 Mar 2023 14:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Paanwallah told chaiwallah. I met the chaiwallah over a cup of coffee and he mentioned that TASL might get orders for a good number of WhAP (Modified) soon. They have performed really well in the deployment - the orders could be for 3 regiments at this time and replace the oldest of the Saraths. So...
by Nikhil_Naya
21 Mar 2023 13:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Paanwallah told chaiwallah. I met the chaiwallah over a cup of coffee and he mentioned that TASL might get orders for a good number of WhAP (Modified) soon. They have performed really well in the deployment - the orders could be for 3 regiments at this time and replace the oldest of the Saraths.
by Nikhil_Naya
21 Feb 2023 18:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596918

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Whilst my paanwaalah didn't have information on the 8th-10th NOTAM, he did tell me that NoFear has undergone some more fine tuning. Improved Waypoint navigation in closed loop, actuators have been changed and the MTFE will be powering it. Expecting testing soon...very soon. Ahem ahem… jingo khush h...
by Nikhil_Naya
13 Feb 2023 18:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12913

Re: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022

https://www.livefistdefence.com/hal-unveils-cleansheet-supersonic-trainer/ February 10, 2023 HAL Unveils Cleansheet Supersonic Trainer This article says the engine is likely to be 404. I guess it would be cheaper, but by how much? Why not the Kaveri? 80kN for a light weight aircraft (trainer) will ...
by Nikhil_Naya
12 Feb 2023 18:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 229831

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

The reason, IIRC listening to Maolankar sir's interview, for the NLCA not being ordered was the distinct lack of internal space to carry a meaningful fuel load. This was due to the larger/ beefier undercarriage which took up space (e.g.the nosewheel landing gear taking up space in what would be the ...
by Nikhil_Naya
12 Feb 2023 17:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 12913

Re: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022

This will probably be our JF17 equivalent for Exports. There is a huge market for cheap, low cost medium range aircraft. HAL chief clearly says that it will be an all metal aircraft. Probably Digital FBW with 2 Analog channel Backups. A potential Mig21 for the 2030s. 2 seat trainer and single seat f...
by Nikhil_Naya
07 Feb 2023 22:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596918

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Whilst my paanwaalah didn't have information on the 8th-10th NOTAM, he did tell me that NoFear has undergone some more fine tuning. Improved Waypoint navigation in closed loop, actuators have been changed and the MTFE will be powering it. Expecting testing soon...very soon.
by Nikhil_Naya
28 Jun 2022 19:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

***Paanwallah Alert*** A chaiwallah, who supplies chai to TaMo mentioned that there is a proto, which looks like the WhAP with tracks (instead of wheels) using similar suspension setup (Not T-Bar or anything) with a 75/100mm HV gun mounted on a turret. please take this with a bucket of salt as it is...
by Nikhil_Naya
19 Jun 2022 19:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848927

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Folks, I asked the question based on these 2 points. Was there or is there a need for a like for like replacement for the Jaguar - IM version which had the ability to fire anti-ship missiles (if I am not wrong) and if the IN had ever thought of owning / operating aircrafts for the defense of its na...
by Nikhil_Naya
18 Jun 2022 18:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 43936

Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion

I have had a fair share of interactions and even worked with a few ex-servicemen. What I am penning down could be mildly offensive and my apologies in advance. While most people who were from the officer cadre, are looked upon in corporates as leaders they do have a fair bit of adjusting to do. Exam...
by Nikhil_Naya
18 Jun 2022 18:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Got some good paanwaalah info recently, however paanwallah has heard it from the Mysore Bonda seller, so please use your own discretion. - We are close to relaunch of 'LRCM' some basic redesign, redundancy in control systems - the Inde Micro TF has been thoroughly tested (inflight?) across multiple ...
by Nikhil_Naya
07 Feb 2022 15:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

All I can say is that - its an Evolution - not a revolution (finally sense prevails)...But certainly something that is narrower, mobile and a 'Rocky Balboa'...
by Nikhil_Naya
07 Feb 2022 13:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Paanwaalah had some news for us...
WhAP (1.5) has cleared most trials. Weight loss has also happened. Turning radius improved! We could see some movement soon.
FMBT design has been 'finalized' almost and uses a lot of Arjun and Kanchan...
by Nikhil_Naya
25 Nov 2021 12:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 217
Views: 194721

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

It’s probably the controller cable. That means the winch is a retrofit on field. The cable should be tied down or clamped to the bonnet area. In a situation where they are passing through brush/ trees that cable can be detached if it catches on something. I do get that these are for the para-SF but ...
by Nikhil_Naya
22 Nov 2021 18:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 217
Views: 194721

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

Thakur_B wrote:Force Gurkha buggy with Negev mount, in use with Para SF.
Is that the power cable for the winch? Running openly next to the bonnet? Why!!! Such a good TFTA vehicle and then they add this odd looking bit which wont probably hold as well!
by Nikhil_Naya
13 Nov 2021 18:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Chaiwallah met a few days ago over a cup of filter coffee. The 'Kestrel'...has been asked to go through a 'couple more' trials to prove modularity on the field. Hydraulic Ramp opening is 'slow' and has to be sped up (requiring some redesign) and a couple of hydraulics have to be replaced with Elect...
by Nikhil_Naya
11 Nov 2021 17:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Chaiwallah met a few days ago over a cup of filter coffee. The 'Kestrel'...has been asked to go through a 'couple more' trials to prove modularity on the field. Hydraulic Ramp opening is 'slow' and has to be sped up (requiring some redesign) and a couple of hydraulics have to be replaced with Electr...
by Nikhil_Naya
27 Sep 2021 21:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662389

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

In other news... Due to high cost of fighter operations, CAG has recommended the GoI to task the DRDO lab GTRE to work with NOM to develop engines that run on Palm Oil... so, one more country can sanction us these CAG guys are living in the clouds, no clue about ground realities. In other news... D...
by Nikhil_Naya
27 Sep 2021 21:38
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

A long time ago...when I had cribbed about some missile test being delayed, one poster on this forum had hinted that 'don't think that the latest advertised tests are THE latest tests'. He was one of those sarkari types -- you can guess that by their trainee status, very low post count, highly tech...
by Nikhil_Naya
12 Sep 2021 15:53
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662389

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

In other news...

Due to high cost of fighter operations, CAG has recommended the GoI to task the DRDO lab GTRE to work with NOM to develop engines that run on Palm Oil...
by Nikhil_Naya
11 Jul 2021 21:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794297

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

I am from the school of thought that says you dont need a tank to counter a tank, but an anti-tank weapon. Same for ships, a carrier (Sino or Ameerkan) is vulnerable to something like a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched at long ranges (300 kms+). Of course it might not 'kill' the carrie...
by Nikhil_Naya
11 Jul 2021 15:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794297

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Do we need a 65K ton CATOBAR? Or shall we make two 40K ton STOBAR's with a complement of AC designed specifically for my needs (availability of additional lift surfaces, ability to carry a good weapon load with decent range) at almost the same cost that of a 65K ton CATOBAR supercarrier. What if I m...
by Nikhil_Naya
09 Jul 2021 22:14
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

The previous orders included the whole system (radars, vehicles etc) this one probably doesn’t include some of those items?
by Nikhil_Naya
05 Jul 2021 13:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794705

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

The GSQR was done in response to 'news' that the PA was going to get Abrams Mk'1 as hand-me-downs (the US Army was upgrading to the Mk2's). The reaction was to create our own tank which would be a Challenger+LeClerc+Leopard. Why didn't we go to the USSR/ Russia - because they didn't have a 'heavy' t...
by Nikhil_Naya
03 Jul 2021 15:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 338
Views: 109368

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

The situation on the ground is that most machinery is out-dated, barely running - replacements almost never happen, When new machines do come in - there is a lot of grease involved (not the machine grease BTW). The floor workers are a dedicated lot - try working in 40 degree plus temperatures with ...
by Nikhil_Naya
02 Jul 2021 18:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 338
Views: 109368

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

For all the bad rep that these guys have - and having been exposed to them multiple times over the years, I can say just one thing - the challenge is not with the workers - it is the babulog that are the problem. Let me give you an example, To ensure tolerances some tools such as height gauges are u...
by Nikhil_Naya
30 Jun 2021 18:03
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

All of this raises certain questions: 1. What happens to CM speed if it has to fly super low altitude? I'm assuming ranges and speeds are given at optimum altitudes but am not sure. In general speed and range degrade at lower altitudes? 2. What is the terrain like between India and major Chinese in...
by Nikhil_Naya
28 Jun 2021 20:34
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Nicely stated. For years, the most effective wide-scale counter strategy to subsonic cruise missiles has been to A) deny them the targeting by going after PNT degradation and other soft kill measures, and B ) C-ISR and denying them the ability to target. Large scale employment of subsonic cruise mi...
by Nikhil_Naya
28 Jun 2021 19:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794297

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

The Naval tejas won't be ordered - all the focus is on the TEDBF. Do we have enough aircraft to equip both the carriers at the same time - NO!. Do we have enought aircraft to 'break-in' the Vikrant while ensuring full potential of VikAd is maintained? Yes. As Vikrant goes to sea trials and then fina...
by Nikhil_Naya
28 Jun 2021 19:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250244

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

The missile was 'cold launched', from a 'Tube canister'. The approximate height of the missile is close to 12M (Compare launch location with length of trailer)...rings a bell? For anyone who wants to know what is 'different' and why this is so important - I think this is enough!. Range is 1000-2000 ...