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by sankum
22 Oct 2022 15:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 333639

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

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
by sankum
03 Aug 2022 10:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769501

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...
by sankum
13 Jul 2022 17:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2894129

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
by sankum
20 Jun 2022 08:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 43931

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.
by sankum
31 May 2022 08:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 693861

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.
by sankum
15 Apr 2022 18:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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...
by sankum
15 Apr 2022 12:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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.
by sankum
03 Mar 2022 05:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398602

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.
by sankum
13 Feb 2022 01:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1648
Views: 685563

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.
by sankum
01 Feb 2022 17:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

There were reports the Mig 29 veered of the runway was written off.
by sankum
01 Feb 2022 10:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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.
by sankum
31 Jan 2022 14:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977622

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.
by sankum
31 Jan 2022 14:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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...
by sankum
29 Jan 2022 14:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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.
by sankum
29 Jan 2022 01:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Of this 16 nos Dhruv 6 nos are asw version. Will complement 24 MH 60 R.
by sankum
27 Jan 2022 11:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794617

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 ...
by sankum
27 Jan 2022 04:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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.
by sankum
26 Jan 2022 13:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 238
Views: 241741

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.
by sankum
26 Jan 2022 12:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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 ...
by sankum
26 Jan 2022 08:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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.
by sankum
26 Jan 2022 08:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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.
by sankum
26 Jan 2022 01:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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.
by sankum
25 Jan 2022 23:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 238
Views: 241741

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...
by sankum
15 Jan 2022 23:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

18 Rafale M + 8 Naval LCA trainer is my preferred choice.
by sankum
15 Jan 2022 23:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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.
by sankum
15 Jan 2022 23:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769501

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.
by sankum
14 Jan 2022 05:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794221

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...
by sankum
31 Dec 2021 23:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 108
Views: 70387

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...
by sankum
18 Dec 2021 12:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848803

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.
by sankum
11 Dec 2021 16:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769501

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.
by sankum
11 Dec 2021 16:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165944

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...
by sankum
11 Nov 2021 18:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 558603

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

ttp://www.aeromag.in/Magazines/1485945166.pdf

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.
by sankum
11 Nov 2021 18:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 229826

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

http://www.aeromag.in/Magazines/1485945166.pdf

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.
by sankum
31 Oct 2021 21:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018991

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...
by sankum
23 Oct 2021 21:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1667060

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Fire and scoot.
by sankum
22 Oct 2021 13:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736064

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.
by sankum
06 Oct 2021 19:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018991

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...
by sankum
06 Oct 2021 15:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018991

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.