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- 18 Feb 2021 20:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5270
- Views: 1133887
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Kamov-28/31 are not getting replaced right now, rather some new orders were supposed to be placed couple of years back. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/defence-ministry-indian-navy-russia-kamov-31-helicopters-1516576-2019-05-03 The much older Sea Kings are being replaced by MH-60R Romeo.
- 18 Feb 2021 18:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5270
- Views: 1133887
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Not at all, other it would have been the sole competitor, in fact earlier Eurocopter Fennec (Single Engine) was selected for LUH requirement earlier..
- 11 Feb 2021 21:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 346350
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Noob pooch Question 1: For braking, both the Canards and the current Air-brakes (carried over from LCA Tejas Mk1 & Mk1A) be deployed ? Question 2: The air vents (apologies forgot the technical name) above wings present in Mk1 and Mk1A are gone now, would not it be much better to retain them to h...
- 11 Feb 2021 20:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 543
- Views: 157868
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Noob pooch, Question 1 : I was comparing Air intakes Type 1 : Backward sloping diagonal cross section - as in F22 Raptor and KFX Type 2 : Forward sloping rectangular cross section - as in F35 and AMCA Ignoring the DSI aspect in Type 2 examples, could gurus provide the Pros and Cons of the shaping of...
- 10 Feb 2021 14:52
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
- Replies: 2449
- Views: 622305
Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
The video looks to be staged ...
- 05 Feb 2021 19:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 543
- Views: 157868
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
I guess it would work both as a UCAV or a mannged Fighter.
Drawing some inspirations from Stealth movie
Drawing some inspirations from Stealth movie

- 02 Feb 2021 16:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 543
- Views: 157868
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
sooraj wrote:...
What is that ungainly hump between the tail fins

- 12 Jan 2021 01:07
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 625
- Views: 124409
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
I believe it was called MOFA MOFA it is !! Many thanks Sir. Do you by chance know any other 25cc two wheeler created in the past ? I am also looking for a picture of Kinetic Swift Moped. It was a cousin of Kinetic Spark with the fuel tank being under the seat, wngine being the same. Sadly no pictur...
- 10 Jan 2021 22:45
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 625
- Views: 124409
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
Hi All,
I am looking to get some details about moped ( most probably from Kinetic ). There are hardly any photos of it in the internet.
However got hold of it in this movie clip.
Name and make would be most helpful.
Many thanks in advance
_/\_
I am looking to get some details about moped ( most probably from Kinetic ). There are hardly any photos of it in the internet.
However got hold of it in this movie clip.
Name and make would be most helpful.
Many thanks in advance
_/\_
- 06 Jan 2021 01:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5334
- Views: 1357029
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Avros were well built and as per reports lot of them have significant life left. As Indranil said, cant we just salvage it for squadron level dedicated tanker. Any idea if that needs significant cost and testing time (including the new glass cockpit and engine upgrade that HAL had proposed in 2018).
- 06 Jan 2021 00:28
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
- Replies: 4649
- Views: 1112730
Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Chola Sir,
kindly reconsider, I for one follow your post diligently.
Rakesh Sir,
We don't dhoti shiver based on the information we get, but it provides some points to talk over. Otherwise what is there to discuss in this thread then ?
BRF Motto: Vidya Vinamrata Veerta
kindly reconsider, I for one follow your post diligently.
Rakesh Sir,
We don't dhoti shiver based on the information we get, but it provides some points to talk over. Otherwise what is there to discuss in this thread then ?
BRF Motto: Vidya Vinamrata Veerta

- 02 Aug 2020 01:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 3797
- Views: 758085
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
PLAAF have different fighter classification with respect to generation
https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2020/08/01/did-china-downgrade-its-j-20-stealth-fighter-from-5th-generation-to-4th.html
https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2020/08/01/did-china-downgrade-its-j-20-stealth-fighter-from-5th-generation-to-4th.html
- 19 Jun 2020 01:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5270
- Views: 1133887
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
https://www.verticalmag.com/news/hal-chairman-provides-updates-on-key-helicopter-programs/
Summary of info given by HAL MD on HAL helicopter taken from below interview with LiveFist is in this article.
Summary of info given by HAL MD on HAL helicopter taken from below interview with LiveFist is in this article.
- 19 May 2020 02:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2392
- Views: 383074
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
X-post IAF to acquire 450 fighter aircraft in future, says Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/iaf-to-acquire-450-fighter-aircraft-in-future-says-air-force-chief-rks-bhadauria/593673 . ..... On plans to acquire 114 multirole fighter aircraft, he said, "this...
- 15 May 2020 00:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2392
- Views: 383074
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
The only fear is if Unkil becomes vindictive and says no for the engines ..
- 10 May 2020 17:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 528
- Views: 139284
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?t=3633&start=560#p716933 https://www.defenceaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/su-30.jpg Though it is photoshopped picture , we could imagine this was a possibility. Austin sahab however said it is of no use in some posts later after he poste...
- 17 Feb 2020 23:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
- Replies: 4649
- Views: 1112730
Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
The last pic is drool worthy ...
- 17 Feb 2020 01:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1508
- Views: 472237
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
There is no Helicopter hanger or even space/ weight of a proper Targeting radar will be an issue. There is really no space for ASM or even CIWS. Best can be attached is Naval gun in the front Aditya ji, You might be taking this product lightly. Helicopter Hanger is present. https://products.damen.c...
- 16 Feb 2020 09:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1508
- Views: 472237
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
I see nothing wrong with the OPV based Corvette options. Weapons will be fitted in Pakistan. A CIWS and 2 SSM ( in slanted launchers) and Helicopter for anti submarine warfare is speculated in dead and dumb forum. So it would be fairly armed for a Corvette.
- 10 Feb 2020 14:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: DEFEXPO 2020
- Replies: 291
- Views: 33169
Re: DEFEXPO 2020

Checked Lohia's website but could not find anything related to this.
Any idea what was this about ? Please note the vertical stabilizer.
- 10 Feb 2020 14:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 186
- Views: 57065
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016

Courtesy ShobhitS
Some TFTA wingtip hardpoint, any details about it.
Tried google chacha but could not find anything useful.
- 08 Feb 2020 22:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 346350
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/nDLNN9.jpg 2 observations. 1. The perforations in the air brakes were no equally spaced in Mk1 https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/1/91646_1299740875.jpg courtesy Photoyogi. However here in MWF they are equally spaced 2. Additional perforations/holes over mid ...
- 06 Feb 2020 01:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4216
- Views: 1231267
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Regarding Prahaar being ergonomic :-
Perhaps it is meant to convey that it is much more ergonomical than bulkier Prithvi and easier to manage once canisterized.
Perhaps it is meant to convey that it is much more ergonomical than bulkier Prithvi and easier to manage once canisterized.
- 05 Feb 2020 15:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 543
- Views: 157868
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Yes, it has changed perhaps due to DSI intake.
Copied straight from F35
Copied straight from F35
- 30 Jan 2020 14:09
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1217823
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
IMO partnering with Isreal might make exports viable, they already have a good foot hold on the market, Mk1A on any day would be better platform than decades old mirage airframes. Israel is already bidding for Kfir NG, i guess they won't oblige. On another note, Colombia is already evaluating Gripe...
- 30 Jan 2020 14:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 3799
- Views: 432186
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Indranil wrote:I will reengine the HS748 and convert them to tankers.
Indranil Saar, HS748 will have similar payload as C295.
Shouldn't HAL or IAF assist GTRE by providing couple of planes for Kaveri testing or is it because Kaveri can't be retrofitted to a propeller based plane ?
- 15 Jan 2020 00:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
- Replies: 1508
- Views: 472237
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
Pakistan's top gun movie....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anv3Y95eL9Q :D :D :D :) With meagre budget with respect to Bollywood movies, I would say it was well made. The director stole ideas from multiple movies, Behind the enemy lines starting sequence, Pearl Harbor, dog fight episode with Hellca...
- 14 Jan 2020 23:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
- Replies: 415
- Views: 95846
Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
The main landing wheel is not aligned with hydraulic restraints. The wheel is slightly towards right, almost facing towards the photographer. Or are my eyes playing tricks on me ?? 

- 04 Jan 2020 00:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019
- Replies: 117
- Views: 39007
Re: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019
Avinandan wrote:A long pending query at newbie dhagaa : https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7235&start=120#p2348796
Gentle Reminder to Gurus... _/\_
- 04 Jan 2020 00:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 287
- Views: 65940
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Litmus test for Air Chief Marshal now ...
- 27 Dec 2019 22:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5334
- Views: 1357029
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Rakesh wrote:MiG-27 (Serial # TU-622) during her retirement ceremony today....
What is the advantage of having a bigger fuselage extension , almost like a dorsal fin ?
- 16 Dec 2019 00:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 186
- Views: 57065
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Can't the helicopters fitted with crash worthy (or somewhat crash worthy) landing gear like naval fighter planes. I know that the seats are crash rated but still it would add up the survivability percentage.
- 15 Dec 2019 23:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 186
- Views: 57065
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
1. What happens to the Artillery barrell (or any gun barrell for that matter) once it is worn out. Can we compress it radially and regroove it and reuse it ? 2. Can the caliber of a gun increased (temporarily for firing few shells) by adding a screwable extension ?Similar to adding a silencer to a ...
- 11 Dec 2019 23:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1130
- Views: 283590
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
But tsarkarji, this is ok for a defensive posture. What about offensive operations, we would need tanks to hold the fort once the enemy area is captured (after defeating tanks via gunships and UAV), infantry would not survive alone.
- 29 Nov 2019 23:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 186
- Views: 57065
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
1. What happens to the Artillery barrell (or any gun barrell for that matter) once it is worn out. Can we compress it radially and regroove it and reuse it ? 2. Can the caliber of a gun increased (temporarily for firing few shells) by adding a screwable extension ?Similar to adding a silencer to a P...
- 27 Nov 2019 00:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380565
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Too heavy. major issues involved. Accuracy and consistency suffers badly. Future Range increment from ammunition technologies, not from barrel lengths or increased chamber capacity any more. I welcome it as an indigenous effort only if weight comes down Rohitji, It is too bad :cry: :cry: . I was ha...
- 09 Nov 2019 21:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380565
- 08 Nov 2019 00:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380565
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
I know we do not have the vehicle platform but regarding the gun itself.. is it the same 105mm gun system they are showing with truck mounting or a different one ? Kalyani Group India to showcase Garuda-105 105mm ultra-light field gun mounted on Humvee https://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories...
- 18 Oct 2019 17:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5334
- Views: 1357029
- 17 Oct 2019 00:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 543
- Views: 157868
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
1. Any idea on what is the percentage benefit of converting to all moving tailfins ? 2.How difficult is it to achieve an all moving tail fin. Could this one of the low hanging fruits achieved for AMCA ? 3. Can the belly be fattened enough to keep 2 stacks of 4 weapons in the bay ? 4. Why not have a...