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by sankum
29 Apr 2021 03:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 698936

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

Tejas mk1 LIFT order of 40 to 50 can be expected.
by sankum
28 Apr 2021 14:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 698936

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

Good news, IAF has a large stock of python 5 certified for use on fighters in spyder SAM inventory.
by sankum
28 Apr 2021 02:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826258

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Below 85 oxymeter reading they are not useful. According to tv channel oxygen cylinder is required. Dr Ratnadip may better answer the above question.
by sankum
28 Apr 2021 00:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826258

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

In words of Dr Cristian Barnard, life is celebration of being alive. What you have lost is not important. What is left is important. Those who are gone remember them as your guardian angels who protect you and remember the good times spent with them. If you feel down remember the face of a smiling b...
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 22:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

I know, my father worked through out his life in a PSU and I worked for 4 months in top oil PSU till my liver got damaged . The ovesized government, sector and PSU along with politicos with their mismanagement and corruption have kept India poor and backward.
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 19:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

I understand .Full scale privatization of PSU and competition is the requirement.
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 18:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

My apologies for touching some raw nerve. No more on this from me.
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 18:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

FUD around naval Dhruv notwithstanding IN as per Ajay Shukla 2008 article IN wanted a 3T Class NUH not a 5 T class. Therefore segmented blade fold mechanism for naval Dhruv was not pursued by HAL for long time as Dhruv was falling between two stools of 3T and 10T class helos. Then IN changed NUH to ...
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 16:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

They want only a 4.3T class naval Panther not 5.8T class Naval Dhruv which Coast guard is buying 3+ 16+ 9 likely= 28 helos with front folding blades and adapted their ship hangers accordingly. IN can't wait for year for main rotor folding deadline of July 2022 for naval Dhruv. And there is no requir...
by sankum
24 Apr 2021 15:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 751157

Re: Indian Roads Thread

^^^°°
Idiot arthiyas not farmers.
by sankum
23 Apr 2021 00:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826258

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I am 49 with excess catecholamines and auto immune response to viral infections were my joints swell up and become painful. I have damaged liver , pancreas and digestive system. I took covisheild 1sr dose on April 13. My side effects were very strong . After 10 hours I got fever with shivering .I to...
by sankum
22 Apr 2021 23:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6211
Views: 1790077

Re: Internal Security Watch

Can be 105 mm artillery?
by sankum
19 Apr 2021 00:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1115767

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

The two BVR on twin rack centre fuselage station seem to be rail launched rather than ejector.
by sankum
18 Apr 2021 16:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1115767

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Simultaneous 8 BVR with 3 drop tanks means either the 2 chin stations are capable of carrying BVR AAM or 2 wingtip stations can also carry BVR.

It will be interesting to see what is the 8 BVR with 3 drop tanks configuration.
by sankum
16 Apr 2021 20:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 698936

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

No, I want confirmation as the empty weight has suddenly gone up by 500 kg in latest ADA posters. It seems there is mistake as 7040 kg seems to be equipped empty weight were the extra 500 kg comes from weight of pilot, cannon round, chaff/flares, external pylons etc. It doesn't include 2 CCM along w...
by sankum
16 Apr 2021 12:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 698936

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

Derby from spyder Sam stockpile is certified to be carried on a fighter. You don't need fresh Derby imports till Astra mk1 is certified.
If Derby ER AAM then it is fresh import.
by sankum
15 Apr 2021 22:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826258

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Navratra time. Less people coming for vaccination?
Otherwise time for age limit to be reduced for vaccination eligibility.
by sankum
15 Apr 2021 21:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1236260

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

Mica IR is possible but how can Mica RF be slaved to Russian radar.
by sankum
14 Apr 2021 13:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826258

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Lockdown is no answer. You just delay the inevitable. Its more a political gimmick to say to world that we are doing something. What maha is offering to poor people for 15 day lockdown. 3kg wheat and 2 kg rice worth Rs 120 for 7 Cr poor people. Better would have been to cut 20 percent yearly pay of ...
by sankum
12 Apr 2021 13:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 778559

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Funny part. They will not buy Dhruv but lease Panther.
by sankum
08 Apr 2021 15:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 698936

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

Rakesh, Please update the specifications of Tejas mk1 on page 1 based on new and latest infoboards from ADA. • Empty Weight: 7,040 kg • Take-Off Clean Weight: 10,330 kg • Maximum Take Off Weight: 14,240 kg • Maximum External Payload Capacity: 3,910 kg MTOW is sum of CTOW + external payload Indranil ...
by sankum
05 Apr 2021 13:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 832239

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

Deploy Helicopter gunships. None of the 400 maoist should have gone out alive after 4 hour ambush. Political will is required. Its war. Some collateral damage will be there. The will of maoist to fight must be broken with ruthless firepower. Babaji saying limited use of airpower expected to be allow...
by sankum
31 Mar 2021 13:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 885433

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

If there is no IAC 3 the requirement of TEDBF will reduce to 70 nos from 100 nos by 2040 for the present 2 carrier.

TEDBF is still viable.
by sankum
09 Mar 2021 17:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1261432

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1703456&s=08 DRDO AIP test . Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone in the development of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System by proving the land-based prototype on 8 March 2021. The plant was ope...
by sankum
25 Feb 2021 10:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79681

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Kindly add the above to the specifications. Added. Please check for accuracy and clarity. External Weapons Stations: Four stations on either side, with the two inboard weapon stations at 500 kg load capacity and the two outboard weapon stations at 300 kg load capacity. Please add two to inboard wea...
by sankum
25 Feb 2021 10:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79681

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Of course helicopter will carry slung load rated to overload capacity of 5T just like Mi17. Don't know if the slung load is restricted to lower say 4/4.5 T but being a military helicopter I expect 5T. Helicopters normally carry slung load to full overload capacity which is more than normal payload w...
by sankum
25 Feb 2021 00:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79681

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Rakesh, please add the above to specifications. 24 troops normal and in high density 36 troops can be carried. I have added all the specifications. Please check. Can you or asbchakri kindly elaborate on the following ---> External Weapons station payload 1600kg- 4 stations (I/B: 500 X2, O/B: 300 X2...
by sankum
24 Feb 2021 18:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79681

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

asbchakri wrote:Also as per the presentation,
Troops - 24/36
Internal fuel - 2000kgs
External Weapons station payload 1600kg- 4 stations (I/B: 500 X2, O/B: 300 X2) .
Rakesh, please add the above to specifications.
24 troops normal and in high density 36 troops can be carried.
by sankum
24 Feb 2021 11:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 617196

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

Thakur_B wrote:How much does the launcher weigh (dual and quad)?
As far as I remember is 170 kg for dual launcher along with missiles. It has a cooling bottle for seeker cooling. For quad launcher you can double it.
Can carry 12 Helinas if external Payload is increased to 1020 kg.
by sankum
24 Feb 2021 11:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 617196

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

^^^^^
No maximum 8 Helinas only . In above configurations 800 kg max combat payload carried.
by sankum
19 Feb 2021 16:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 353871

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

Thanks ,Prasad for a informative interview. - 100 kg weight addition due to wing folding. - No serpentine intake like AMCA. -For NLCA mk1 NP5 trainer assembly jig expected a order of 7-8 aircraft. More optimised landing gear in terms of mass. I am estimating that the NP5 model is carrying 2 *1330 li...
by sankum
19 Feb 2021 03:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1115767

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Anujan wrote:In which case, it is better to retire MK 1 early and settle on Mk 2, Orca and AMCA
Mk1 has airframe life of 9000hours and calender life of 45 years @200hours/year . Will serve upto 2070 with upgradation.
by sankum
18 Feb 2021 05:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 353871

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

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cobhammissionsystems.com/air-to-air-refuelling/hose-and-drogue-systems/buddy-refuelling-pods/754-buddy-store-datasheet/&ved=2ahUKEwjfzKSLhPLuAhWFgdgFHR9UAEUQjBAwAXoECAIQAw&usg=AOvVaw2h7hz07SCR25YqVsAfNBpQ Cobham bud...
by sankum
11 Feb 2021 04:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 353871

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

Wing folding will be similar or more bend inside as presently the two BVR aam will remain outside 7.6m folded wing width increasing the folded width to approx. 8.2m.
by sankum
09 Feb 2021 15:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1115767

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Thanks Prasad for a informative interview with new information.
You have pictures of infoboard specifying empty weigtht, clean take off weight of Tejas mk2 then please post it. No one has taken photos of infoboards.

Srai you ended up shooting the messenger.
by sankum
09 Feb 2021 15:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1115767

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Points from interview
-Radome is 27cm smaller than Tejs mk1/a but carries higher 992 TRM as compared to 780 in mk1a
-3 weapon stations rated for 1800kg payload
-low frequency jammer pod will be carried on centreline weapon station.
- fuselage 1300 litre external fuel tank supersonic.
by sankum
07 Feb 2021 07:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79681

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

IMRH present IAF version in naval version with rotor and tail folding will have estimated length of 16.3m. While in NMRH tender required folded length as far as I remember is 15.5m. The IN is in talks to develop a naval version and according to chief designer money was needed to be sanctioned for th...