Empty weight 13 T according to vedio.
My estimate
Internal fuel 5.7 T old poster
Clean take off 19.5T
Payload 6.5 T
MTOW 26T
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- 22 Oct 2022 15:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 369005
- 03 Aug 2022 14:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 883888
- 03 Aug 2022 10:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 883888
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The fourth mig 29 sq is not coming and present 3sq Mig 29 sq will retire 2027 onward on 40 years calender life over. Jaguar 2sq old will retire 2027 onward while 4 sq upg Jaguar will retire in 2035 onwards. That is 80 plus fighters in 2 years. Likely to be replaced by Tejas mk2 @24/ year and Tejas m...
- 13 Jul 2022 17:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 6027517
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Fy 2022-23 4 trainers
Fy 2023-24 14 trainers+ 2 Tejas mk1a
Fy 2024_25 8 Tejas mk1a
Fy 2025-29 16 Tejas mk1a
Production rate
Fy 2023-24 14 trainers+ 2 Tejas mk1a
Fy 2024_25 8 Tejas mk1a
Fy 2025-29 16 Tejas mk1a
Production rate
- 20 Jun 2022 08:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
- Replies: 396
- Views: 49558
Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
2 lakh agniveer per year recruitment. For 4 years will have 8 lakh strong. 50000/ year going on for 15 years. Will be 7.5 lakh strong . Total 15.5 lakh.
1.5 lakh per year retired. Will be 60 lakh strong in 40 years for 150 CR population. I retired agniveer per 250.
1.5 lakh per year retired. Will be 60 lakh strong in 40 years for 150 CR population. I retired agniveer per 250.
- 31 May 2022 08:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 735278
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Prudent decision to cut MRFA to 57 nos. Now IAF will have to go for 9 sq Tejas mk2 by 2035 to reach 42 sq.
- 15 Apr 2022 18:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
sankum-ji, Any idea on why only 6/16 for ASW? The ASW config details/graphics were never published IMHO. Are these the v1.0 for a new ASW suite incl. LFDS, ALWT, etc.? Outstanding issues for ASW Ops I recall were 1) vibration issues, 2) insufficient full power @ hover for dipping the sonar, 3) insu...
- 15 Apr 2022 12:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
60 ALH NUH can be supplied in 2.5 years @24/ year. It was inevitable common sense but took too long.
How many will be ASW version to add to 6 nos of present 24 ALH fleet is to be seen to complement MH60R.
How many will be ASW version to add to 6 nos of present 24 ALH fleet is to be seen to complement MH60R.
- 03 Mar 2022 05:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 861
- Views: 468697
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Data points from above lecture.
TEDBF will have 5500kg internal fuel.
AMCA data is dated. The length is 18.1 m as per latest model tender and external paylioad is 5500 kg instead of 5000 kg as per latest news reports.
TEDBF will have 5500kg internal fuel.
AMCA data is dated. The length is 18.1 m as per latest model tender and external paylioad is 5500 kg instead of 5000 kg as per latest news reports.
- 28 Feb 2022 14:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 1022204
- 13 Feb 2022 01:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1703
- Views: 824625
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
INS Delhi will serve for next 10-15 years after upgrade. We are using Kashin class upto 40 years lifespan.
- 01 Feb 2022 17:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
There were reports the Mig 29 veered of the runway was written off.
- 01 Feb 2022 10:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
1 Mig 29 k has also crashed. We hve total 41 nos.
At 70 percent availability we will have 28 fighters available at any point while both carrier standard load is 20 each for a total 40 fighters.
At 70 percent availability we will have 28 fighters available at any point while both carrier standard load is 20 each for a total 40 fighters.
- 31 Jan 2022 14:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6392
- Views: 2099849
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Reports are there they are developing a 98 kn version of kaveri as per tweets posted by Rakesh.
I don't think this is officially confirmed.
I don't think this is officially confirmed.
- 31 Jan 2022 14:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Total medium helicopter for IN was planned to be 123 NMRH + 24 MH60R=147 nos according to vayu aerospace article. Of which ASW 66 NMRH+24 MH60R=90 nos. Now 41 nos ASW version of naval IMRH +19 commando naval IMRH= 60 nos planned. It leaves a deficit of 25 ASW Helis +14 commando Helis= 39 to be fullf...
- 29 Jan 2022 14:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Total are 32 naval Dhruvs on order. 16 each to IN and CG.
For IN 6 of 16 is ASW version. In future more of ASW version can be expected to complement 24 MH 60 R.
For IN 6 of 16 is ASW version. In future more of ASW version can be expected to complement 24 MH 60 R.
- 29 Jan 2022 01:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Of this 16 nos Dhruv 6 nos are asw version. Will complement 24 MH 60 R.
- 27 Jan 2022 11:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841073
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
DRDO’s Light Tank Will Be Power Pack As “The Highest Altitude Operable Tank In The Globe” http://www.businessworld.in/article/DRDO-s-Light-Tank-Will-Be-Power-Pack-As-The-Highest-Altitude-Operable-Tank-In-The-Globe-G-Satheesh-Reddy-Chairman-DRDO/09-03-2021-383371/ . The need of light weight tank is ...
- 27 Jan 2022 04:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Yes, present 41 Mig 29 k will reduce to 32 nos by normal attrition till they retire by 2040 along with INS Vikramaditya after completing 4000 hr life @ 150 hr/ year or even earlier if usage is higher.
You need 26 Rafales for INS Vikrant airwing till TEDBF is available.
You need 26 Rafales for INS Vikrant airwing till TEDBF is available.
- 26 Jan 2022 13:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 238
- Views: 373104
Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Gotton old .Used magnifying lens. What I understood that requirement was 165 lb and 166 lb was achieved or cleared.
- 26 Jan 2022 12:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Thanks k Prasad. INS Vikrant will carry 10 Rafales in place of 12 Mig 29 parked. You need sufficient space for the fighters to safely and quickly move around. Two more Rafales can be parked on take off spots for a combat group of 12 fighters. ( Maximum fighters which can take off and land in one go ...
- 26 Jan 2022 08:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
INS Vikrant standard load is 20 Mig 29 k + 10 Helicopters.
Should be able to carry 10 Rafales in place of 12 Mig 29 k on deck. Total 18 Rafales + 10 Helis.
INS Vikramaditya can carry 13 Mig 29 k +2 Helicopters on deck.
Should be able to carry 9 Rafale in place of 13 Mig 29 k on deck.
Should be able to carry 10 Rafales in place of 12 Mig 29 k on deck. Total 18 Rafales + 10 Helis.
INS Vikramaditya can carry 13 Mig 29 k +2 Helicopters on deck.
Should be able to carry 9 Rafale in place of 13 Mig 29 k on deck.
- 26 Jan 2022 08:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Rafale M cannot go in the hanger of INS Vikramaditya as it has two lifts of width 8.6 m and 9.6m as far as I remember.
It will only be used on INS Vikrant.
It will only be used on INS Vikrant.
- 26 Jan 2022 01:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
In INS VIKRANT there is turntable to turn aircraft in front of both lifts.
Question is what is width of hanger. In Google Earth it is estimated at 21m. It can very well be 22 or 23 m.
Italian carrier on which INS Vikrant is based has hanger of 134 m by 21m.
Question is what is width of hanger. In Google Earth it is estimated at 21m. It can very well be 22 or 23 m.
Italian carrier on which INS Vikrant is based has hanger of 134 m by 21m.
- 25 Jan 2022 23:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 238
- Views: 373104
Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
LUH data from above; Range: 217 miles(350 km) Payload: 1102 lb (500 kg) Speed: 145 mph (233 kmph) Engine :1430 shp Ardiden 1U MTOW: 6872 lb (3113 kg) Empty weight: 4211 lb (1908 kg) Altitude ceiling: 21325 ft (6.5 km ) Highest helipad 309 lb(140 kg) payload at 19000 ft. 165 lb (75 kg) payload to 196...
- 15 Jan 2022 23:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
18 Rafale M + 8 Naval LCA trainer is my preferred choice.
- 15 Jan 2022 23:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
The MTOW limit of 5T for 111 NUH will go and 5.8 T Naval Dhruv will be the choice.
Additional 25 ASW version(6 are on order) of Naval Dhruv to complement 24 MH60R till ASW Naval IMRH arrives.
Additional 25 ASW version(6 are on order) of Naval Dhruv to complement 24 MH60R till ASW Naval IMRH arrives.
- 15 Jan 2022 23:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 883888
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
12 Su 30 and 36 Rafale order by 2025 or 50 Su 30 is the likely choice.
I will prefer the first one to maintain sq strength.
I will prefer the first one to maintain sq strength.
- 14 Jan 2022 05:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 841885
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
The INS Vikrant lift is 11.2 m width according to defence decode. The Rafale wing tip removed is basically pylons removed and width can be expected to be 10.5m. In operation it will be a time consuming to remove outbound missiles and pylons on deck and place it back. The hanger width is estimated to...
- 31 Dec 2021 23:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 112
- Views: 80371
Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
https://mobile.twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1476846602455162885[quote]. Conversation Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu Admiral R Hari Kumar, CNS, Indian Navy: HAL had submitted a proposal for Design/Development of a Tri-Service IMRH in the Medium Lift category. The Navy conveyed its decision to sup...
- 18 Dec 2021 12:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 897806
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Ka 28 only 10 in service
Ka 31 total 14 in service with clearance for 6 more for a total figure of 20.
Ka 31 total 14 in service with clearance for 6 more for a total figure of 20.
- 11 Dec 2021 16:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2282
- Views: 883888
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Only 10 mig 29 acquired in 1995 and 21 new can have uttam radar as they will serve up to 2040 and is economical.
70 mig 29 of 1987-89 vintage will retire in 2032-34 after 45 year calender life and 4000 hours flying life,
Mig 29 k will serve up to 2040 and 41 nos remaining can have Uttam aesa radar.
70 mig 29 of 1987-89 vintage will retire in 2032-34 after 45 year calender life and 4000 hours flying life,
Mig 29 k will serve up to 2040 and 41 nos remaining can have Uttam aesa radar.
- 11 Dec 2021 16:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1225597
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGNhTotUcAIcN59?format=png&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGNhYOFVIAASKDT?format=png&name=900x900 Images posted by Indranil in his twitter thread. According to him front facing aesa radar moved from nose to top front larger dome for tracking air to air th...
- 11 Nov 2021 18:11
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
- Replies: 531
- Views: 644406
Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
ttp://www.aeromag.in/Magazines/1485945166.pdf
R Madhavan
CMD, HAL interview
R Madhavan
CMD, HAL interview
Production and delivery
of 15 LSP helicopters is planned for
completion by 2022-23, subject to receipt
of the order.
Requirement of balance 145 helicopters
will be made in Series Production.
- 11 Nov 2021 18:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
- Replies: 669
- Views: 240074
Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
http://www.aeromag.in/Magazines/1485945166.pdf
R Madhavan
CMD, HAL interview
R Madhavan
CMD, HAL interview
A third trainer prototype
(NP5) is in the final stages of build and is
expected to fly in March 2022.
- 31 Oct 2021 21:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1136631
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
IAF chief is not talking of Tejas mk2 but saying total fighter squadron strength of 35 sq. To take that to 42 sq , 7 sq Tejas mk2 is required. They are initially wanting to allot the money for 114 nos additional Rafales as MRFA. As Tejas mk2 will be online Indian economy will be bigger and more mone...
- 23 Oct 2021 21:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3240
- Views: 2390902
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Fire and scoot.
- 22 Oct 2021 13:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5268
- Views: 1821729
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Every body knows what is happening. It is for the government to decide were to hold the line and the response. No need for chest beating. India will never initiate conflict.
- 06 Oct 2021 19:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1136631
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
2sq of non upgraded Jaguar will retire by 2025. 4sq (80nos) Darin 3 upgraded Jaguar will serve till 2034-38 according to Hindu report. 3 Mig 29 upg life is extended to 45 years according to news report and will retire after 2032. 1 sq new to be bought will serve upto 2040 . 42 sq by 2040 6 sq MRFA 2...
- 06 Oct 2021 15:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1136631
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Let them meet 114 nos MRFA under make in India for $18b. 36 nos Rafale were bought for production cost under make in India was very high. It is cheaper to import 114nos MRFA than make in India.
8 sq Tejas mk2 will any how be bought. But for the timebeing priority is 114 MRFA under make in India.
8 sq Tejas mk2 will any how be bought. But for the timebeing priority is 114 MRFA under make in India.