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by Dileep
16 Jul 2025 11:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6310
Views: 1724986

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

The switch position and fuel valve status are normally individually recorded. Cockpit switches are normally wired 0V/open logic. Whether the status is picked up for the EAFR from the wire itself, or from the electronics of the FADEC is unknown. It is highly possible that it is picked up from the ele...
by Dileep
13 Jun 2025 08:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6310
Views: 1724986

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Folks, remember that the heaviest lift penalty is right at rotation among all the flight regimes. Speed is lowest, and drag is highest. If the aircraft rotated properly, and gained some altitude before gliding down means that neither flaps, nor landing gear affected the flight. The flight was normal...
by Dileep
25 May 2025 17:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1781
Views: 469103

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Avinandan wrote: 24 May 2025 12:36 Does India have capability to produce Fibre optic or Non-Jammable waypoint based small 500gm payload based Drones with about 1 km range?
Yes, we do, and scaling up is already happening.
by Dileep
15 May 2025 10:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1781
Views: 469103

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

PL-15 is claimed to have three guidance modes. 1. Own active radar seeker. 2. Passive radar seeker, using the radar of the launching platform. 3. Two-way data link guidance from AEW&C platform. The counter to all these is jamming the missile itself. And youknowwhat? Rafales can do just that! It ...
by Dileep
13 May 2025 07:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604074

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Artillery firing across the LoC was the norm previously.
Drones across is going to be the norm from now on.
Need to churn up more of the high power lasers, that's all.
by Dileep
10 May 2025 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604074

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Soree onlee Admiralji. Edited onlee.
Rakesh wrote: 10 May 2025 22:26
Dileep wrote: 10 May 2025 22:24 A lurker sent this by email, with a request to post.
Please only post link to this image. Many users visit BRF via mobile phone.
by Dileep
10 May 2025 22:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604074

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Edited: Sorry, coming back after a long time. Forgot forum guidelines onlee.

A lurker sent this by email, with a request to post.

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by Dileep
26 Apr 2024 21:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 951
Views: 681335

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

I personally think MK1/MK1A/MK1B and MK2/MK2A/MK2B could be the numbers game, and will replace the retiring platforms. AMCA will be less in numbers. Being said that, IAF may Monkey-See-Monkey-Love-Monkey-Take on AMCA once they get a few in their hands. Just like what happened to MK1. BTW, one new co...
by Dileep
22 Apr 2024 08:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 951
Views: 681335

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

Folks, I need to pick the bright brains at BRF about a realistic volume projection of AMCA. As some of you might know / guessed, my KB is in race to supply some gizmos, and the management needs input on realistic business prospects. Since none of my past projections to them came reliably true (their...
by Dileep
08 Mar 2024 11:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Replies: 157
Views: 75801

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV

There was an access issue with the google drive which is fixed now.
by Dileep
08 Mar 2024 10:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Replies: 157
Views: 75801

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV

New Link here: https://sites.google.com/view/brfspystories/home There was a scenario posted some months /year back where a IAF Tansport aircraft was going to UAE on mission and was intercepted by US F-16's which were from Carrier task force... need link or name of that thread; i tried searching for ...
by Dileep
12 Feb 2023 17:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 52894

Re: Aero India 2023

Any time is good time for BRF Folks. Call (if you have the no) or e-mail at dileepks on gmail.

You can't go to ADVA with the exhibition ticket, but you can see the flying displays equally good from the open display area on the exhibition side.
by Dileep
11 Feb 2023 08:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 52894

Re: Aero India 2023

Yup!! All set for the show. Team is already busy setting up the stall. Moi being big fish, will land at site only on Monday. The fruits of past three years of struggle will be on display this time. I think this time AI folks want to limit unwanted non-business folks...5k is not cheap. If we buy busi...
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 18:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 8272

Re: Army Logistics and Support Functions

Thanks Sachin. I thought the points are specific enough. But here you go first one. The first call of nature. What is the methodology followed to create toilets (for No 1 and No 2 and wash / clean-up) when reaching a new location in the campaign? You have fought off the enemy and reasonably secured ...
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 13:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 8272

Re: Army Logistics and Support Functions

I think the useful reference would be the 1971 push to Dhaka. I have no fauji connection myself, except a couple of colleagues. But those guys never talk. Also, they are pretty young wrto 1971.
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 12:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 8272

Army Logistics and Support Functions

Folks, returning after a long time with an interesting subject. Watched a documentary on Discovery "How to go to war". This is about the support logistics for war. It deals with the non glamorous stuff that we enthusiasts ignore while talking about war. The documentary talked about food, t...
by Dileep
02 May 2021 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 395526

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

As of today, my attitude towards the LDF Govt's activities with respect to Temples, especially to Sabarimala, takes a U turn. I will not object / protest / act against any activity done by the continuing Pinarayi govt. I am going completely indifferent. I will take the popular verdict today over any...
by Dileep
12 Apr 2021 18:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 951
Views: 681335

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

We are working on stuff that is common to both. It is difficult to figure which platform is where from the view we get.

Covid isn't helping. Can't do in person visits anymore, so can't meet chaiwalas and get juicy nuggets.
by Dileep
10 Apr 2021 21:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 951
Views: 681335

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

Indranil! Got a question saar :mrgreen: Is there any particular reason for the additional smaller head down display. Personally i quite like it. It looks at first glance a classic RWR display readout to my eyes. Would be curious to understand the rationale....could also be for a backup of some sort...
by Dileep
08 Feb 2021 11:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What is special about 70? I do hope he stays at least till 2029...and hopefully by gods grace he will be in shape (both physically & mentally) for the job till 2029. Give the man a well earned 'vanaprastha' folks!! That is our dharma. To paraphrase 'Senior General Ananthapadmanabhan' from 'Dhar...
by Dileep
07 Feb 2021 09:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

A Sharma wrote:Talked to Journalist friend in India. The chakka Jam was a failure and the impact was only in certain areas of Punjab, Haryana and NCR
Even in the commie KL, absolutely NO response. I was on the NH544, expecting to at least a few flag bearing party cadres basking in sun. Nothing! Nada!!
by Dileep
02 Feb 2021 07:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

Saurabh, What is the process? Do you have to submit a vendor qualification plan? Provide prototype for evaluation? Are you on an approved supplier list? Please let us know the process you had to follow? This is all very new to our folks here. Link to TDF site: https://tdf.drdo.gov.in/ The brochure ...
by Dileep
26 Jan 2021 22:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Apologies if posted earlier, but according to some on SM, the Indian flag on red fort has not been removed. The khalistani flag was flown on an empty pole on red fort. That is correct. There is an empty flag staff, on which the PM unfurls the tricolor on 15th Aug. On regular instances, the flag wil...
by Dileep
24 Jan 2021 22:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4955
Views: 2141510

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Observe carefully that the Burlington Northern video states that air brakes are applied as all or nothing (that is air brakes when applied apply fully or not at all, not like a car when you can apply partially) and so not very good for slowing down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4n3W1GN1pA Thanks...
by Dileep
21 Jan 2021 12:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

No. The suggestion for suspension of farm laws till the implementation of laws can be worked out comes from Dr. Ashok Gulati - one of the remaining three members of the Supreme court appointed committee. So if taxpayers go out on the road and protest, income tax laws could be suspended for a couple...
by Dileep
19 Jan 2021 18:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

Kota Sir is someone I never heard a negative comment against. Everyone adores him.

Truly an Avatar that happened when the need arose!!
by Dileep
19 Jan 2021 18:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

One more thing is Tejas has any LRUs which can be swapped as plug and play. This also cuts the repair downtime something got being thought about! A lot of them are already that. The only problem (with MK1, mostly resolved in MK1A) is the accessibility to do the Unplug/Plug. MK1A will be nice to mai...
by Dileep
15 Jan 2021 18:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Think about the news she is 'fact checking'!!!
by Dileep
13 Jan 2021 17:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

What next? Another committee? How many loops need to jump thru to get the bleddy PO to HAL? Somewhere Vidur Ji had listed the stages. Will try to dig it up. Contract will be signed between IAF and HAL at Aero India. No can do!! There is MOF and MOD babu approvals needed, as per the procedure. See t...
by Dileep
13 Jan 2021 16:43
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

Bharadwaj wrote:IT IS DONE

https://twitter.com/CNNnews18/status/13 ... 8765424646

Big boost for Indian Airforce, CCS clears Tejas Contract.
What next? Another committee? How many loops need to jump thru to get the bleddy PO to HAL?

Somewhere Vidur Ji had listed the stages. Will try to dig it up.
by Dileep
12 Jan 2021 07:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944982

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Can't we file a massive bunch of petitions supporting the bills, now that the Hon Court said there is none?
by Dileep
10 Jan 2021 11:54
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

Several LRUs development for the MK2 is still in tender stage. Even with the impossible time line of 18 months to qualification of those LRUs, how can there be a rollout in 2022? More like 2025 the way I see it. Answering an earlier question: I was banned for celebrating the Modi victory the 'mallu ...
by Dileep
06 Jan 2021 17:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 944235

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

"deals in next few months" onlee. I ain't going to open even a Bisleri bottle for that news. We had heard that a lot.

I may (the Bisleri), if it gives an actual date, quoting a reliable source.

Now, when it ACTUALLY happens.. Well, not gonna tell ya!! One ban is enough!!
by Dileep
28 Dec 2020 14:15
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2021
Replies: 37
Views: 232960

Re: Aero India 2021

It is going to be a 'business only' meet this time. No 'public days'. The number of exhibitors is really low, so they removed the whole Hall AB. It is going to be a very lackluster affair this year.
by Dileep
30 Nov 2020 12:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2717804

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Time to bring in UCC or NRC and take the wind out of the the Farmers agitation sails!
by Dileep
09 Nov 2020 18:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2717804

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Arnab went against the hearts of the devotees of Lord Ayyappa. A few days penance would do him good. The lord has woken up from his yoga nidra (the Mandala season starts in a week from now) and you will see more troubles for people who insulted his devotees. See what happened to the commie govt? See...
by Dileep
05 Nov 2020 18:08
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 2248013

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

The way BRDs maintain the birds, there will be no ICY after a few years of operational use :twisted: And don't get started on the part obsolescence induced changes. ICY is very important to build the planes quickly. Not that much in operational use.
by Dileep
02 Nov 2020 22:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 2248013

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

TRUE !! OT ... I was reading somewhere that engines of japanese cars built in USA were not as smooth as original japanese engines. as long the parts machined in USA were within the specified tolerances say 0.1 mm , the USA manufacturing was ok...we are within the tolerances so go ahead. however, th...