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- 13 Feb 2020 11:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
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Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Even though we dealt with much older spec f-15s in the cope India exercises, the fact is they struggled against smaller aircraft like the bison. The USAF can afford to buy more f-15s since they have the f-22s and 35s to knock the doors down. A modern platform like the rafale which combines lower rcs...
- 12 Feb 2020 19:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 737815
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
The su-57 with a much smaller rcs (said to be same as a small missile) would be a much better bet than this dinosaur with lipstic. Another 36 rafale/more mkis and as many mk1a as Hal can produce will be the most simple and efficient end to this circus. The F-15EX is far from a dinosaur. It is an in...
- 12 Feb 2020 18:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 737815
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
The su-57 with a much smaller rcs (said to be same as a small missile) would be a much better bet than this dinosaur with lipstic. Another 36 rafale/more mkis and as many mk1a as Hal can produce will be the most simple and efficient end to this circus.
- 12 Feb 2020 17:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 737815
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Well Well Well..... :twisted: Boeing mulls F-15EX offer to India https://www.flightglobal.com/singapore-air-show-2020/boeing-mulls-f-15ex-offer-to-india/136694.article Boeing is contemplating pitching the F-15EX to New Delhi for one of the country’s long-running fighter procurements - a contest in w...
- 07 Feb 2020 17:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
IOC is now faarmal for LUH
https://twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
Hal has delivered the goods.Now can we at least see the AON processed?
https://twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD
Hal has delivered the goods.Now can we at least see the AON processed?
- 06 Feb 2020 18:06
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Working on Rs 38,000-crore deal to sell 83 jets to IAF, says HAL chief https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/working-on-rs-38-000-crore-deal-to-sell-83-jets-to-iaf-says-hal-chief/story-eci73OlZVo8LNOq07XekRI.html “Price negotiations are over. We estimate the deal to be worth around Rs 38,000 cro...
- 05 Feb 2020 10:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 864
- Views: 471534
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
AMCA could fly undetected during dangerous missions
http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/ ... ssion=true
The intake design looks different or am I imagining things.
http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/ ... ssion=true
The intake design looks different or am I imagining things.
- 04 Feb 2020 12:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Writetake/AK reporting that there may be news regarding ioc for the LUH at defexpo. Which makes more ridiculous that the formal process of placing a limited order is yet to even begin.
- 12 Jan 2020 20:29
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
India to acquire 200 fighter jets for Air Force: Defence secretaryAir Force: Defence Secretary
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/arti ... 214873.cms
TOI wont allow quotes but article talks about completing the Mk1A deal and proceeding with MMRCA 2.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/arti ... 214873.cms
TOI wont allow quotes but article talks about completing the Mk1A deal and proceeding with MMRCA 2.
- 05 Jan 2020 16:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 370038
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
This aircraft could be the answer both in terms of numbers and capability but but but.....MMRCA 2.0 and the naval import will likely eat the resources required
- 01 Jan 2020 12:03
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Tempted to say fanboy art but why would Mr Thakur be tweeting it? Perhaps this is could be a HAL driven project much like the 1a.
- 28 Dec 2019 17:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1598299
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Another pic of RB003 I'm in love once again! Many years ago when I was a teen and couldn't afford expensive scale model kits, I built a twin seat Rafale model by hand. It was in the same overall dark grey color, but I never put any IAF roundel or fin flash, secretly hoping against hope that I'd one...
- 19 Dec 2019 20:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 864
- Views: 471534
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
I am very worried about this part. No fighter in the world meets its design specifications and design weight is always exceeded 90% of projects. So without the appropriate engine there will be performance deficiencies. I would be more optimistic about this aspect. ADA now has far greater experience...
- 14 Dec 2019 22:09
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Seeing the above one can understand the lust in some quarters for the gripen especially if you see the ease of maintanence videos.The bird just works period. The tejas is almost there with the 1a and will go beyond with the mk2.
- 14 Dec 2019 22:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Safran Ardiden-1U helicopter engine obtains EASA certification for HAL's LUH Safran Helicopter Engines, on 8 November 2019, received EASA type certification for its Ardiden 1U engine, installed in India's LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). LUH is a new three-ton, single-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraf...
- 01 Oct 2019 12:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 429
- Views: 161387
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
News just in that #HTT40 completes Six-Turn Left Turn Spin. It's in line with expectations or slightly better than Right Turn Spin. Big achievement -- after 3 decades. Congrats to Team ARDC/HAL. https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1178904127889215488?s=19 The confidence and capability of the new g...
- 08 Sep 2019 15:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
- Replies: 271
- Views: 107387
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 06 March 2019
A great week for Indigenous development.
- 06 Sep 2019 06:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Picklu, AFAIK only the Army and Air Force are acquiring the Ka-226. Exactly my point admiral, i do not see any reason why for IAF and IA other than not getting solely dependent on French Engine. I could have understood if navy had argued in the favour of double engine for the sake of safety. But IA...
- 05 Sep 2019 17:29
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
The impression one gets is that there is a commitment to the Tejas at the highest levels so let us wait a few more months and not get into glass half empty mode. They have agreed on base price which is the most critical aspect.
- 05 Sep 2019 17:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
And now the videos....
LUH on High Altitude trials in the Himalayas
Video #1 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541193048281089
Video #2 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541647270432768
LUH on High Altitude trials in the Himalayas
Video #1 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541193048281089
Video #2 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541647270432768
- 05 Sep 2019 15:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
The LUH will be a true god send for our forces in the high altitude border areas. It will be far cheaper to operate than a twin engined heli but will have almost similar capabilities to the dhruv.
- 05 Sep 2019 15:14
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lca-pricing-issue-sorted-out-defence-ministry/article29340242.ece “Pricing, which was under discussion with the costing committee, has been finalised two days back in a meeting with the Secretary of Defence Production. Now, discussion for the support package is ...
- 02 Sep 2019 13:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
- 30 Aug 2019 21:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5318
- Views: 2351674
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Harsh Vardhan Thakur LUH scales DBO and beyond, landing at J Top at >18000feet at ISA+25°C https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/1167399983663857664 The 226 is a waste of money. This bird will fly rings around it. We can use our Russian purchase obligations for things which we do not have a domestic op...
- 17 Jul 2019 18:58
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
http://zeenews.india.com/india/hal-bolsters-sukhoi-su-30-mki-repair-and-overhaul-capability-ramps-up-tejas-lca-production-2219840.html According to Minister of State, Defence, Shripad Naik the task of integrating Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on IAF Su-30 MKI "will also be a gainful utilisa...
- 12 Jun 2019 13:09
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
The latest imagery from google of Sulur brought joy to this jingo. Long have I waited to see the dart like shape showing up on satellite imagery.
- 23 May 2019 12:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Slightly ot -I have searched but no found an answer on this- is there any restriction on a retd Army chief becoming the RM?
- 23 May 2019 10:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
The rhona in the usual channels is making this even more sweet.
- 23 May 2019 09:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Arnaaaaaaab Ye Dai kilo ka haath......kittoo wrote:LOL yeah. Arnabda is a little too excited.Ardeshir wrote:Arnabda: Sunny Leone leading...Sunny Deol leading from Gurdaspur
- 23 May 2019 09:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
This Ndtv seems to have very different numbers- not looking good if they are accurate. Dhoti shivering again.
- 23 May 2019 09:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
CNN IBN has had the best ground reports for the last few elections and the shiver is lessening seeing them
- 23 May 2019 09:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 451946
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
NDTV showing NDA down 20 odd seats from last time based on leads.... Dhoti in full shiver mode
- 21 Apr 2019 17:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
- Replies: 1756
- Views: 431504
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
News 18 reporting the suspect(s) had targeted our high commission in Colombo earlier in the month.
- 20 Apr 2019 19:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
- Replies: 4234
- Views: 1251891
Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
A few squadrons of su-57 along with the mki upgrade may not be a bad idea...While it may not match the uber 22 it will be sufficient for dealing with solahs, updated flankers and the (J)frigate -20. If one tenth of what VIshnu Som's sources claim is true, we will need to act quickly. I also doubt if...
- 11 Apr 2019 10:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 633742
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
One understands IAf's concerns about this bird but there appears to be no long term strategy to replace the su30s while our neighbor has a large LO bird entering service. There is no doubt that the rafale plus spectra can deal with this but that is only 36 aircraft and it also does not offer some of...
- 06 Apr 2019 16:42
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
There is no 6g restriction- it is 8g as Indranil has told us. The 6g was not a quote from the group captain. GC Dhankar was talking in general terms about agility being still a need. Please read the full article on the FG website which will give the context of his views on the merge. It has nothing ...
- 06 Apr 2019 08:45
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Grp Cpt Dhankar sounds like he pretty much has the Bird sussed out completely... Must be itching to have a go at some solahs and bandars
- 06 Apr 2019 08:16
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1903981
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
See... this is the problem when you get up at 730am after a late night... you start hallucinating. FG writing a glowing piece on tejas? I am going back to sleep.
- 05 Apr 2019 21:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
- Replies: 4234
- Views: 1251891
Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
^^^^
Due apologies
Due apologies
- 05 Apr 2019 21:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
- Replies: 4234
- Views: 1251891
Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Ok. I will bite this. Last time, I was clad in my freshly painted chain mail and swinging sword left and right, really expected support from capitol. It never came. I was very disappointed. My angst was totally justified. Finally, our GoI engaging paki spin-masters head on. It's about time. Actuall...