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by Karnik
25 Mar 2005 02:14
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India - pics, clips and anecdotes
Replies: 211
Views: 224303

Yes There are no cannons on Drin II

I dont think the DARIN IIs have the ADENs. I think they are meant to be nearly exclusively PGM platforms. Thats right no cannons...acutally not having cannons and associated ammo would increase the external weapon carrying capability... The jag at Mumbai Static display also did not carry cannons......
by Karnik
29 Oct 2004 19:59
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise SINDEX: IAF and RSAF
Replies: 144
Views: 169233

Positive Confiration it was a Su-30MKI SB022

Here is your proof positive....MKI SB022 in formation with a Su-30K and RSAF F-16..... Check this thread.... http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=33720&page=6&pp=30 I'll send an AGM-130 on your way if you flame me for linking to the keymags forum.....you have been warned ...you ...
by Karnik
28 Oct 2004 09:21
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise SINDEX: IAF and RSAF
Replies: 144
Views: 169233

It IS an MKI

It is an MKI, there are four hardpoints under each wing....a Su-30K has only three...the innermost hard point next to the Maingear door is absent on a K.

Manish

BTW how can I download that video to my HDD...rightclicking does not work
by Karnik
26 Oct 2004 21:00
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 134078

Hi JCage

I probably did miss his point...from what little I know from the real life wilrd...There is a certain waypoint called the IP point which is previous to the target or Launch waypoint...Once at the IP thie jocks do a straight run to the next waypoint to launch...and yes no yanking and banking here...B...
by Karnik
26 Oct 2004 19:50
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 134078

Designating Pod...

Paul_M, The russians use the Kinzhal pod....but i have not read anywhere that the Su can carry it...but Igues we would use the Litening..we are masters at Systems Integration.....Also u dont always need a 500kkg bomb to it a target...sometimes you need a small bomb to minimise collateral damage...th...
by Karnik
26 Oct 2004 11:51
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 134078

Hi All

Ved, SAM & AAA Systems these days are so good thats its not a good idea to go near the target to put your eggsstaraight from the boys in business and ...look at the world wide trend...Apache, Scalp, JSOW, AGM-130, Kh-59M (which will be on the Su-30MKI), Kh-31A (50miles range i think...). I also ...
by Karnik
25 Oct 2004 10:53
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 134078

Reply to Paul_M qtn on KAB-500L

Paul_M, I asked at the display if we had KAB_500L answer was NO. Reason ?? Shrugged shoulders...But here is the reason....To Launch a KAb-500L or any LGB for that matter u need to fly steady, no yanking and banking...which cant be assured over enemy airspace and definitely not above a high value tar...