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by sankum
13 Jul 2021 12:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2122797

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

IN 123 nos NMRH will be a naval version of IMRH is a good news which is split in 3 versions.
66 ASW
33 Commando
24 Utility
by sankum
13 Jul 2021 12:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2122797

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Indian army Dhruv order is so far for107nos of which 6 have crashed and replacement order of 6 will be placed which is for Rs 270 Cr. $6m / Helo 78 Rudra Helo of which 1 has crashed. Present fleet 101 + 77 = 178 nos. Of these order 12 nos still to be delivered by HAL. 166 nos fleet. 23 nos more Dhru...
by sankum
12 Jul 2021 14:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Only thing I have heard at vaccination centre is to take your normal meds before vaccination but not to take any medicine till 2 hours after vaccine. I have taken my bp medicine before the jab in morning. But at vaccine centre a lady who was on bp and blood thinning medicine quickly removed the cott...
by sankum
12 Jul 2021 10:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

In Vikaspuri CGHS centre you have to take token at 6 AM in morning and will get vaccinated by 11am to 12PM. It is taking full 6 hours fot 45+ group to take second dose. I have to take second dose till Aug 2. Will wait till that day or even delay till situation improves to 1 hour waiting . This is th...
by sankum
11 Jul 2021 14:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Take extra deaths over a period of say 4 years 2020 to 2024 till situation normalises. Such small period selective will be skewed for people who were dying in next few months/years suddenly died probably of covid.
by sankum
11 Jul 2021 11:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1712
Views: 490991

Re: India's Power Sector

In Delhi they have added 5% to the electricity bill for pension fund of former government employees of electricity board The whole inefficient double the market pay of employees and their 50% of the last salary ever-increasing pension apart from many times the required employees with associated inef...
by sankum
10 Jul 2021 16:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2122797

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/forces-want-russian-copters-fast-tracked/amp_articleshow/84284444.cms . “The first six of these LUHs are now likely to be inducted in December 2022. There are still some technical issues with these LUHs, including problems with tail rotor systems in high-altitude are...
by sankum
10 Jul 2021 13:59
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2328143

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

No, but there were news reports earlier which also gave the cost of missile at Rs 2 Cr.
by sankum
10 Jul 2021 12:51
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2328143

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Akash missile cost is Rs 2 Cr per missile.
by sankum
02 Jul 2021 02:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 338
Views: 113627

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

Its simple , you have to dismiss the leaders and violent employees enforcing the strike from jobs and take the rest to factories to work by the police. The strike will be over in no time. These overpaid and low productive employees can never get work of same nature in open market. This has been done...
by sankum
28 Jun 2021 03:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1427404

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Modern education just exposes tthe world around. Rest is the persons interpretation to be educated.
by sankum
28 Jun 2021 02:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1427404

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

My apologies. Irreligious doesn't mean not having faith but only in conventional sense getting detached and becoming more practical with reduced prejudices due to modern education.
by sankum
28 Jun 2021 01:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1427404

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Please such kind of analysis by generalising the behavioural aspect of communities. There are always all kind of people in all communities.

As we become a developed nation in next few decades people will become more irreligious and a more modern outlook will develop.
by sankum
27 Jun 2021 13:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/projected-dose-availability-cut-but-will-suffice-101624730520433-amp.html Projected vaccine availability by centre cut by 81.6 Cr to 135 Cr doses in August-December 2021 timeperiod but deemed sufficient to vaccinate all adult population....
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 23:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2273
Views: 862235

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

56 elta 2052 is confirmed number with 54 to be manufactured at HAL. Darin 3 with 2032 radar is separate number.56+10 = 66 is confirmed number with rest trainers. Mine is also estimate which is open ended as new information comes in subject to modification. In upgrades there is also Shukla report of ...
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 22:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2273
Views: 862235

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Thanks for searching the tweets.For me it is very difficult. There is one tweet of HVT which says about Darin 3 upgrade of Jaguar IM with elta 2032 radar. For maritime version why go for costly 2052 when 2032 is current and valid capability in near term. Of the original 40 nos with 804 engines only ...
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 15:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2273
Views: 862235

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

I think only the 56 Jaguars with elta 2052 radars will be called a Darin III upgrade. Can you confirm ? eg https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-new-engines-for-jaguars-phase-out-starts-in-2023/article29254184.ece The Maritime Strike Jaguar radar replacement with Elta El 2032 was 10+ years ago ...
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 09:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2273
Views: 862235

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Total 80nos jaguars of 112 nos in service will get Darin 3 upgrade as per latest reports.

56 nos Jaguar IS with elta 2052 aesa radar

10 nos Jaguar IM with elta 2032 radar

14 nos + Jaguar trainer with no radar.

Total 80 nos.

Rest 32 jaguars will retire by 2025.
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 00:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3218
Views: 2035523

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

It just leaves a pain in my heart for several good men who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
by sankum
22 Jun 2021 00:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3218
Views: 2035523

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

It will be so for it is punishment free. I know of several cases 25-30 years back from inside sources but have kept quiet and remain so in future. Will leave it at that.
by sankum
15 Jun 2021 23:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 615889

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

Self sealing fuel tanks increases survivability..
by sankum
10 Jun 2021 15:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79654

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

. On making the bigger 10-12 tonne helicopter called the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), he said, “The wind tunnel tests are yet to be conducted. The Army and the IAF are on board and the Navy has also given its requirements. The version will be created on the same platform.” https://m.tribune...
by sankum
08 Jun 2021 23:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

News reports say 25 crore covisheild, 19 crore COVAXIN and 30 crore biological e for total of 74 crore till December 2021. Government order is for roughly half of expected production in August Dec time period of covisheild and COVAXIN nearly all the production of biological e. May be waiting for BB ...
by sankum
08 Jun 2021 12:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Expected production. June 12 Cr July 17 Cr August 30Cr September 43 Cr October 43 Cr November 43 Cr December 53 Cr Roughly by year end total 266 Cr doses to vaccinate entire population. On expectation COVAXIN and nasal drops are used to vaccinate below 18 years children. Vaccine hesitancy is there ,...
by sankum
08 Jun 2021 12:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Dean, Nobody thought the second wave will be so lethal so as to overwhelm the medical system. It's no use analysing what should have been done. The whole sarkari system needs reforms pending for decades so that we are to developed nation standard and among them. Best was made out of the prevailing c...
by sankum
06 Jun 2021 22:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 248891

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

The pollution problem is also for the municipality sweeper which costs Rs10 lakh / year of taxpayer money regularly burns garbage through out the city in night to release the toxic gases which our politicos are unable to check. As for FAR debate 90 percent of colonies are illegal and building 5 stor...
by sankum
06 Jun 2021 16:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 248891

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

How powerful is land mafia that they changed FAR from 4 to 2 under land pooling plan so that a 2 bedroom flat which would have costed Rs 45 lakh goes upto Rs 75 lakh and 3 bedroom which would have costed Rs 60 lakh goes upto Rs 1 Cr. For redevelopment of old built up area they kept FAR at 3 so that ...
by sankum
27 May 2021 22:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The whole article points to lapses not considering the best have to be made of the emergency situation.
If it finally works all objections are negated. If by December 15 Cr doses are made per month then it is a win win situation.
by sankum
16 May 2021 10:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I live in a gated colony in Delhi with about 90 families and 300 + population of which 75 are above 60 i.e 25% of population. Over last one year 14 families had atleast one member corona positive but nobody became hospitalized or died of corona. But in this second wave more than 15 families had atle...
by sankum
16 May 2021 05:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2823289

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

New "mask off" guidance is one of CDC’s most unforced stupidity in my opinion -- Yes, vaccinated individuals may be safer but CDC is a public health agency. It should have foreseen the impact on public behavior. It will put 60% of the population at risk. And how will any one tell that per...
by sankum
15 May 2021 00:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8446
Views: 3026976

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

^^^ Good its saves Rs One Lakh Crore per year in pay expenditure which can be invested in infrastructure. Railways at 12 lakh employees have 3 lakh empty posts but of this 12 lakh 4 lakh are deemed surplus which when vacant will save Rs 40000 Cr/ year. Why doesn't the post vacant not required elimin...
by sankum
12 May 2021 22:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 776388

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

16 to 24 more ASW Dhruv will have to be added to present 6 nos to meet the immediate requirement of ASW Helos till 66 nos ASW version of NMRH are acquired. IN will acquire more naval Dhruvs but numbers have to be still decided. By 2025 more than 60 ASW helos will be required. 24 MH60R+10 Kamov 28 up...
by sankum
07 May 2021 03:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 859
Views: 450102

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

WSO from the rear cockpit is going to rule the aerial combat of the future, as Mission Commander of the MUM-Team. Harsh Vardhan Thakur · May 5 Tentatively, five aircraft in a MUM-team, but only two cockpits. That's a healthy ratio. Therefore, Yes. There would a rear cockpit on the Mothership of a MU...
by sankum
05 May 2021 10:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2273
Views: 862235

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://mobile.twitter.com/hvtiaf/statu ... 90/photo/1

Jaguar trainers upgraded to Darin 3 but no radar?
20 plus trainers estimate added to 56 nos single seater Darin 3 with elta 2052 aesa radar.
by sankum
29 Apr 2021 23:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 884425

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Proposal was there for 8 naval Tejas mk1 split equally between single seater and trainer.
Its cancelled for saving money for TEDBF.
by sankum
29 Apr 2021 23:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 884425

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Total 8 mig 29 KUB were there as far as I remember.
by sankum
29 Apr 2021 16:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 884425

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

One Mig 29 KUB got damaged while taking off in January 2018 and is also write-off. Total 4 have been lost. Present fleet is 41 nos strong.
by sankum
29 Apr 2021 16:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion
Replies: 552
Views: 191751

Re: Indian Coast Guard: News & Discussion

CG 3 current + 16 on order + 9 more to be ordered for a total ALH fleet of 28 Dhruvs. 14 shore based 13 T Helos for which it seems they have opted for HAL IMRH. This is my estimate as HAL presentation showed 14 for naval requirement. Future fleet 28 Naval Dhruvs + 14 IMRH= 42 nos. Chetaks will be re...