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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

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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.

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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...

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The only fear is if Unkil becomes vindictive and says no for the engines ..

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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...

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The last pic is drool worthy ...

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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...

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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.

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Checked Lohia's website but could not find anything related to this.
Any idea what was this about ? Please note the vertical stabilizer.

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Courtesy ShobhitS

Some TFTA wingtip hardpoint, any details about it.
Tried google chacha but could not find anything useful.

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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 ...

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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.

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Yes, it has changed perhaps due to DSI intake.
Copied straight from F35

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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...

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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 ?

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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...

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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 ??

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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... _/\_

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Litmus test for Air Chief Marshal now ...

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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 ?

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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@Manish,
Here you go.

2014 discussionLink

few posts in 2016

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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...

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SARAS MK2
https://m.hindustantimes.com/analysis/howthe-saras-aircraft-will-be-a-game-changer-analysis/story-FL7FFkbGxrNeRYQ7qYy5XN_amp.html

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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...

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nam wrote:Looks like there are two designs for AMCA in terms of frontal shaping

Many thanks for pointing that out !. I wonder which one was shown to Rajnath Singh recently, perhaps that version is the finalized design.

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ramana wrote:I think DRDO had come up with a Arjun turret on a T 72 chassis

Sadly "Tank-Ex" was rejected by IA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_EX.
It looked good on paper, perhaps the chassis could not bear the overall load.

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The twin tails also look extra large and would certainly increase its signature unless canted outwards even more. 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 ac...

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Haven't heard much about RUAV and NRUAV, any updates ?
https://defenceupdate.in/hal-ruav-indias-first-unmanned-rotary-wing-aerial-vehicle/

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Anyway, I hope that DRDO hands over the third Netra as well, rather than keeping it with themselves as a testbed for future AWACS features and capabilities. IAF's operational needs are pressing. Can they salvage Avros (with some upgrades that HAL is proposing now) for a testbed ( or possibly a Netr...

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^^karan but the orbat size of 30 is it in light of the old capabilities or new capabilities..i would expect Akash to be in a different league than pechora .. on a slightly different note i havent heard much about Akash 2..Is it just me who thinks that the govt wants to take the challenge of product...

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Does the Kamov Ka-226T have auto blade folding (which was the major complaint with ALH)? Do all the others have it? As distinct from the “land-based” version, light utility ship-based Ka-226T helicopter features a blade folding system of the main rotor. https://www.defenseworld.net/news/22336/Russi...

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The requirement floated for Akash missiles for the IAF, three years ago, for 7 additional squadrons. The number has come down to 6 in the proposed order. No mention of whether it will be the MK1 or the MK1S variant. The MK1S, has also reportedly finished the development trials. Apparently, the rece...

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The twin tails also look extra large and would certainly increase its signature unless canted outwards even more. 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 ac...

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Noobie Questions on HTT40:- 1. Most trainers have the exhaust end directly backwards, probably to have more air flow over wings. Any idea why HAL has chosen this downwards based flow Fang design ? PS - I recollect that there were some discussion on this during the first flight pictures where somebod...

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What does this mean ? Less payload but more TWR ? Please read the first post of the thread. JTull ji, Apologies for the brevity, my question was with respect to the published specs in the 1st post only. Is the article referring the same GE F414-INS6 or there is some scope of for GE 414 Enhanced Eng...

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