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by Picklu
21 Oct 2022 21:48
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2022: 18 - 22 October 2022
Replies: 39
Views: 107657

Re: Defence Expo 2022: 18 - 22 October 2022

Anujan wrote:^^^
You are right, got confused by various vehicles and guns.

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by Picklu
14 Jul 2022 19:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669872

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Yup sorry, Bradley has 105mm. Stryker had m777 which had some token induction and then stopped scratch that. I am not finding that reference on the net any more, only 105mm.

I however distinctly remember a program showing m777 on Stryker.
by Picklu
14 Jul 2022 19:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669872

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

m777 were fixed on both bradley as well as strykers, primarily for close direct fire support role but my understanding is that they have not provided much additional value compared to the additional logistics and maintenance burden and hence only Canada inducted a few and then stopped. For mobile ar...
by Picklu
14 Jul 2022 19:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669872

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Before Ukraine, US has used a lot of Paladins along with less number of M777 against very weak opponents. No doubt that m777 has worked there as per specification but it can not be termed battle tested. That would be like saying F22 and F35 are battle tested. To reduce the weight, m777 has removed a...
by Picklu
05 May 2022 00:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669872

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

It looks slightly more complicated than adding an extra charge to get additional range. Basically, the extra charge to get additional range caused the shell to wobble at the muzzle exit. So the design fix was an enlarged diameter of the muzzle brake to avoid the muzzle strike. Earlier fixes were hi...
by Picklu
05 May 2022 00:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669872

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

With AAP winning in Punjab, I do not see any order being placed before 2024 election result to be honest. Already salivating with the prospect of returning the good old days of import, I am afraid.
by Picklu
01 May 2022 22:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 510162

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

You will have pilots trained for Tejas planes. HAL workforce will retain work skills. And the IAF needs trainers anyway. Of course, IAF can keep writing off squadrons per the master plan. Ramana do they need trainers or conversion trainers. There is a difference is there not? While is it nice to ha...
by Picklu
18 Dec 2021 23:26
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662373

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

There is an incredible "in front of the moon" shot of Tejas at the 6:30 min of Dubai Airshow video :shock:

by Picklu
09 Oct 2021 20:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696163

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Bala Vignesh wrote:Now could some one please explain to me why are we going for AK203 when we have the same capability in a desi product??
The same reason as most of our weapons import. Hafta.
by Picklu
07 Aug 2021 12:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 64171

Re: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread

A world no 200 finishing forth is not bad. But yes, it was so close; just 1 shot difference between her and the bronze winner. From the reaction of the other 3 top competitors, she was an absolute nobody to them before this. They are regular in the circuit among the tops. Hope she does not peak here.
by Picklu
07 Aug 2021 04:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 64171

Re: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread

SBajwa wrote:why was Esow Alben (cyclist) and cycling team from Indian not sent to Olympics?
That's my question as well, what happened to our cycling team? Even the participation would have been good experience.
by Picklu
07 Aug 2021 04:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 64171

Re: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread

Deepika Kumari, Amit Panghal, Shooting team, Bajrang and Vinesh didn't justify their billing for whatever reason. However, as a nation our target should be on creating more alternatives than just to blame these individual fellows. Having two world class(top 10) contenders competing in each area is a...
by Picklu
29 Jul 2021 13:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 64171

Re: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread

Everyone talking about factionalism and backbiting within Indian Olympic team (table tennis, archery, shooting, wrestling, tennis or whatever is your favourite sports) - please get rid of your rose tinted glasses. These are and have always been part of any game, more so for top level champions and t...
by Picklu
02 Mar 2021 17:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 1892091

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Like the current plan of leasing of naval helo. Allows us to save capex in the interim and spend it later to acquire Naval Dhruv once the the blade and tail folding is certified. Leasing for few years would be even cheaper than acquiring second hand and continue to pay for the additional type till t...
by Picklu
23 Feb 2021 12:32
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250224

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

What's the significance of having 2 names for the same missile with same launch platform? Or is there some difference?
by Picklu
08 Feb 2021 23:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1778680

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

The spice 250 ER looks very similar to SAAW
by Picklu
21 Dec 2020 21:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696163

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

The money for veto is a much older scam than money for vote
by Picklu
10 Dec 2020 22:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794695

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

From all open source documentation, 120mm gun in Arjun is superior to 125mm in tincans.

The commonality of ammo is another canard floated to delay mass induction.
by Picklu
14 Nov 2020 00:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 1892091

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Vips wrote:Not going to happen. One way or the other we have to pay Jiziya to the Russians to keep them happy even if their hardware is not 100% upto the mark.
I prefer to pay the Jijiya for Akulas instead of Ka226.
by Picklu
13 Nov 2020 23:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736196

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

After Balakot, lot of folks (including me), mentioned that Military should provide proof and without proof the job is not done. This is not because we distrust our military but because it is important to tell the world that Justice has been done. The punishment has to be mated out in public to uplif...
by Picklu
13 Nov 2020 00:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214528

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

After the initial hiccup, MDL is churning out subs in regular interval without any major delay. Hope this becomes another manufacturing success story like HAL Dhruv and we continue in the similar fashion for a few dozen more.
by Picklu
12 Nov 2020 00:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736196

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Last time they attacked on Nov 20. I hope we are taking enough precautions on the possibility of this being a feint before the attack.
by Picklu
11 Nov 2020 23:45
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801967

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Today, a production linked incentive of 27 Billion has been declared for 10 sectors of economy. There has been increased central support to food distribution, MNREGA, multiple rounds of Direct Cash Transfer to Jan Dhan Accounts. All these money has to come from somewhere.
by Picklu
09 Nov 2020 01:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1344461

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

The exchange ratio on this operation is pretty alarming.
by Picklu
09 Nov 2020 00:18
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801967

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

m88-3 and/or m88-4 would be close in thrust rating while giving better strategic autonomy and still better technology than ruski; similar path for hal dhruv going with ardiden.

the evanjihadi engine would have 100s of oiro noise maker stakeholders poking on cashmere, nrc, caa, babri bla bla
by Picklu
28 Oct 2020 15:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250224

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Akash is powered throughout its stated flight envelope. Its Pk is hence high throughout its range envelope. There is no second phase. Dual pulse motors are not equivalent either. They trade weight for a 2nd motor to impart terminal performance but can still be outmatched energy wise. The Akash SSPk...
by Picklu
28 Oct 2020 04:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079526

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

BJP is part of incumbent govt so it can not avoid part of the blame for police excess.

Looks like a ploy of JDU to cutdown BJP vote this way to ensure they remain the senior member in the alliance, whether in power or in opposition.
by Picklu
28 Oct 2020 00:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250224

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Akash-NG is supposed to replace the second stage ramjet with a lighter dual pulse solid motor with more range. Allowing a bigger bubble (IIRC 50+ km) and also, possibly, more missile (IIRC 6) per launcher. The only advantage of the ramjet was supposed to be a longer powered flight (IIRC 21 second in...
by Picklu
27 Oct 2020 23:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250224

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Ask any pilot in the world what they would prefer to be chased by: a Akash 1S or QRSAM/VL SRSAM and you will get the answer. It is a huge missile with large warhead and lots of fuel. Not just lots of fuel but fuel with an ISP of 1000-1200. Yes, Akash is more expensive than QRSAM/VL SRSAM and unviab...
by Picklu
27 Oct 2020 22:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250224

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

VL-SRSAM is Astra Mk1 with a very short booster. The booster burn ejects the missile out of the canister and uses jet vane controls to orient the missile in the direction of the missile. Expect range in the 15-20 km range. Currently, INS Rajput is being modified to carry 16 VL-SRSAMs. There may be ...
by Picklu
06 Oct 2020 22:27
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801967

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Thanks tsarkar-da.

Does "forward fuselage achieving ICY" means the entire forward fuselage of one aircraft can be replaced by a brand new one?
by Picklu
21 Sep 2020 22:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736196

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Some serious, bad ass ice climbing skills of IA troops ! :eek: :shock: :evil: https://www.facebook.com/100613054821092/videos/938442266650943/ That would make pro alpinist climbers jealous :) It is from this series on HAWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFrlnbQOWW0 For folks in India having amazon...
by Picklu
19 Sep 2020 20:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736196

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

We badly need a BENIS thread to properly analyze the antics of this Pyaar-ful Ladyboy Army. The haughtily puffed up breasts at the beginning .... then the painful screams after the end august thrust by turbaned IA soldiers ... the moaning of the happy ending editor on daily basis ... we have a sacre...
by Picklu
24 Aug 2020 01:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794695

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

And our standard of photography has also improved; showing the article in the best possible angles, background and lighting condition.
by Picklu
24 Aug 2020 01:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794695

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Boy, those NAMICAs are beautiful.

Finally, the pishposh "transformer" looks on Indian designed and developed weapon systems. Me like.
by Picklu
26 May 2020 15:48
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801967

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Ehhh, every fighterplane that exists? Gripen for instance is in service from the cold north of Sweden down to the humid heat of Thailand, from the high planes of Afghanistan to dry hot temperatures of South Africa. Pretty much the same goes with every fighter that exists today... Per chaiwala, Grip...
by Picklu
06 Apr 2020 09:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 474431

Re: India's Power Sector

... Very interesting indeed. But this is a demand drop of 28%. Whereas in a war-time situation there would be a supply hit. I.e., capacity being taken violently offline, and the remaining capacity having to take up the demand. Does the above stress test apply to that scenario as well, or is it mere...