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Vivek K · Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021 Tejas - MK2/MK1A

Tejas - MK2/MK1A

Vivek K

So can the Kaveri be used in a Mig-29 with appropriate alterations to fit the available space? I would think that should be the case.

Vivek K

Like Siachen, we will have to continue defending Ladakh all through the year and perhaps even more border areas across Himachal, Sikkim and Arunachal as well in the future. We should grab back territory at every opportunity - thats the only language PLA understands. Until India adopts the same post...

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Sickening terror attack, that's now 5 dead in two days https://www.opindia.com/2021/10/hindus-sikh-kashmiri-pandit-killed-islamic-terrorists-liberals-condemn-context/ In an extremely brutal attack, two teachers, a Hindu and a Sikh, were killed by Islamic terrorists in Kashmir. The teachers had aske...

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That is what "qualifying" the engine for flight is all about. If I recall correctly, Safran has performed an audit of the Kaveri and had cleared it for integration. Where is the hold up? In IAF providing an aircraft perhaps due to the situation in the neighborhood. But even if HAL has to b...

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Where there is will and money options can easily be opened up. MiG-29 is a good system to test this on. Used F/A-18C's are also available and given the F-404 commonality, an engine sized similarly would make them a perfect test bed. But they have to get going on this. If there's funding and motivat...

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It's parts wear off much quicker than western engines. Kaveri Engine life is very short and high maintenance. So? At least it is being paid for in rupees. Money stays in India and can be used to support further R&D sustainment programs. Why can't we implement the Japanese concept of Kaizen wher...

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BS - no one has asked to fly an unsafe engine. Test pilots will fly a proven version till the bugs are worked out. Safety could perhaps be improved by first testing the engine in a twin engine aircraft that is well instrumented to keep the pilot aware of safety. Risks have to be taken - especially w...

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The US would have to be suicidal to Block weapons sales to India. China is making a good case for India to remain a strong partner. That said, India needs to throw money and talent at GTRE and make a strong attempt to develop the Kaveri, the HTFE 24/20 into usable engines. There is a lot of domestic...

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The pukees and Chicom lose on the battlefield and then try to win by spinning fairy tales online! I would trust SJha anyday!!

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I wish sincerely that sanctions ARE applied. No other way to remind IAF about how important "sovereign" arms sources are necessary. Time to get GTRE off their behinds to produce something!!

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Question is - when will these aircraft start flying - we've been discussing changes for 3-5 years(??). All these improvements have a shelf life. Indian MIC is already lagging behind and with biases and motivations, it is being pushed further back. Something needs to change. The TDs and the LSP aircr...

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1 regiment of Vajra deployed in Ladakh - good news! Our DG Artillery is now considering whether additional orders must be placed! Months after the production line has gone idle. Speaks volumes about his ability to strategize-plan-execute Such incompetent persons have no place in an army! Failure to...

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With extreme resistance to masks and vaccines it is a miracle that the US has not had 2-3 times more deaths. With salaries of school boards being withheld over masks and such amazing illiterate actions, the US will experience the pandemic far longer.

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You seriously believe that IA would even give it a chance?

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India lives in the tech medieval ages with its armed forces wanting to keep her locked there. Good luck resisting the enemy with the limited import resources. While the rest of the world produces systems one after the other - our corruption exerts its stranglehold on our abilities to cripple our str...

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Just ask for unobtainium to delay acquisition so that the import masters can continue to be served.

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When a cause for the muzzle strike is the shell and not the gun, why penalize the gun? Were the muzzle strikes caused deliberately like the Renk Transmission sabotage in the Arjun? There is no case to not order these guns, except ...........

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In other words - IA is bringing out the Arjun playbook!

They will accept M777 with a muzzle strike traced back to OFB but not with Dhanush! How funny is that?

IA remains a force stubbornly against domestic innovation and national economic growth!!

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J-20A: China has upgraded its best stealth fighter jet with domestic-made engines
Good? Bad? Or signs of cracks in Russia and China's rapproachment?

Vivek K

Treat Pakistan like China on military and sensitive exports Some excerpts from the post Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan used his United Nations General Assembly address to cast Pakistan as the victim of U.S. ingratitude. Such comments are rich given Pakistan’s support for the Taliban in Afghani...

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IA - will never accept a domestic product. Imports will sail through - T90 vs Arjun. M777 vs ATAGS/Dhanush. The domestic guns will never meet IA's moving goalposts. What "production quality" was not acceptable? That is not provide. Do these issues affect the gun's performance - also not cl...

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India has made huge strides in replacing imports with local gear wherever possible. If its not possible to get a Mk1 to meet service needs, a significantly localised version of an external design is being made locally. There is no need to constantly bemoan our situation. I wish that were accurate -...

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In the region India is likely to displace the US increasingly as a net security provider Agree. India - is a future superpower. There is no doubt that India only benefits from the US rivalry with China especially if the US assumes the main costs of such rivalry India's road up will be open. I..... ...

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SMQ needs to introspect - after causing the fire, then dousing it with gasoline and leading to (and participating in) the killing of US servicemen with the ultimate downfall of a progressive regime in Afghanistan, do they expect accolades? Is US administration this foolish? Or does Pakistan think th...

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I care nothing for the model if the real thing is not purchased. Let them buy it in the 1000s first.

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I take a different approach. The capture of Wing Co. Varthaman was such a massive accomplishment for Pakistan establishment that they had to return him to India within 3 days. And all demands for talks were rebuffed. Or who was the doosra banda under going treatment in CGM Dimran had spoken off dur...

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I was talking about the Quad - you already know my position about imports - from anywhere.

Vivek K

This is a perfect opportunity for France and India to put their strategic partnership into overdrive mode. Fully agree SSridhar-ji. +108 to you! ....better to just continue with the Scorpene line. And exact spec as the first six boats. Don't even customize it. Do that jadugar during their mid life ...

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Pratyush wrote:Alpha defence is reporting that CVRDE 1500 HP engine is ready.

They also have a 600 hp engine ready.

https://alphadefense.in/cvrde-1500-hp-engine/

Great news! Now to see it in an Arjun!

Vivek K

Just need to remove the L

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Admiral -

! I guess there is no real hope for the Pakistanis!! Can one be so dorky?

Vivek K

A tragic loss for the nation and the families! I marvel at the lives of such bravehearts that sacrifice themselves for the rest of us. Thank you and may God reward your souls for your selfless sacrifice for the safety of your fellow beings.Om Shanti!

Vivek K

It is the Jihadis in UKstan that are probably the cause for this - their motherland (Pukistan) is far behind India in vaccination progress but this way they can continue to ensure equal-equal.

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A boot in the rear of some jernails is what is required. One doesn't get the impression that they are actually planning to win a war. I don't see them raise a stinker that they're critically short of a key equipment. Such bloviating seems reserved only for imports. They're happy sipping vodka, hopi...

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Admiral sir - totally agree with the sentiment expressed. India does not belong in the Quad anymore. Should look at a grouping with France, Japan and perhaps Vietnam, and others. But grouping or not - prioritize your own MIC - this is made clearer by the recent actions. Don't kill Indian jobs for so...

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Why does there need to be dismay! I would be happy instead! No need to be bound by the other's policies - accelerate our own program! And offer perhaps nuke subs to friends like Vietnam! Why do Indians keep waiting on someone to come make them a power? Powers are not made through largess, this statu...

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Let's not gloat - NZ can cancel our tour too (hoping they won't)

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We're talking submarines here and sorry for OTS post above. IN must be confident of BARC's capabilities with their own staff embedded in the design. Therefore begging to be a part of something doesn't make sense. Also pushing others' agenda is a big price to pay. The need of the hour is to deliver -...

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Sir, for $43m per Mirage 2000 upgrade cost they can buy a Tejas mk1a with 45 year life. true only if you can get it by end of this week. War is not very far. IAF needs plans asap . More power to tejas but these deals are good with existing bird types.. Any reason for this conclusion? Or are we rais...

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