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by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 08:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Highest resolution pic of NIIP's AESA that I have come across, yet. Maybe we can confirm the # of modules from this pic, we just need someone to count them all. :mrgreen:

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by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 07:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Hi, Thanks , It seems NIIP is focussed on developing technologies and production base for L band AESA module while Phaza focuses more on the X-band , to develop technologies for both type , which will progressively see them develop AESA for AWACS and S-500 systems , it looks more of a strategy to de...
by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 07:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884845

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Next stage of flight tests of Zhuk-AE radar on-board MiG-35 completed successfully The next stage of flight tests of the MiG-35 with on-board radar (radar) "Zhuk-AE" with the active phased array has been successfully completed. This, according to "Interfax", said deputy general ...
by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 06:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Austin wrote:
Any idea how many T/R module do those AESA have ?
> 1500 approximately. [ Source 1 , Source 2 ]

P.S.: I also came across the website of FGUP NPP Istok, it is here.
by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 06:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

An article on the T-50 badge which appeared at MAKS. Rough translation follows: At the badges with the inscription Sukhoi Design Bureau and the signature of the T-50 (index of fifth-generation fighter project at the Sukhoi Design Bureau), appeared during the MAKS-2009, shows one of its projections. ...
by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 05:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1261151

Re: Indian Military Aviation

From CAE to supply C130-J simulators to Indian Air Force What other simulators do you have operational in the Indian market? Is the Indian military using any now? Is the Dhruv simulator completed? Stellwag: CAE has delivered the following simulators to the Indian defence forces: An An-32 flight trai...
by JaiS
21 Aug 2009 05:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884845

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

FWIW Putin: MiG and Sukhoi EPIC FAIL Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, corporate parent of both fighter-makers, is now $3.76 billion in the red after squandering opportunities to sell off non-core assets, float shares and restructure, Putin said during opening ceremonies for MAKS air show outsid...
by JaiS
20 Aug 2009 18:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Translation credits: Roy FC Russian Federation Air Force Begins Tests of Second PAK FA Prototype The Russian Federation air force has begun tests of the second prototype of the fifth generation fighter, RIA Novosti reports referring to the Russian Federation air force commander-in-chief, Aleksandr Z...
by JaiS
20 Aug 2009 03:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

NIIP's AESA, presumably for the PAK FA. :) Image 1: http://paralay.iboards.ru/download/file.php?id=4355&mode=view Image 2: http://paralay.iboards.ru/download/file.php?id=4373&mode=view Image 3: http://paralay.iboards.ru/download/file.php?id=4378&mode=view Also, from some Russian forums, ...
by JaiS
20 Aug 2009 02:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Follow Bharat-Rakshak on Twitter and Facebook
Replies: 167
Views: 41199

Re: Follow Bharat-Rakshak on Twitter and Facebook

Rahul,

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by JaiS
13 Aug 2009 07:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

I hope I am wrong on this one, but I don't expect to see any official pictures of the PAK FA before the it flies. Meanwhile, Aleksandr Zelin: Fifth Generation Airplane Will Lift into air in November - December Russia's air force plans to lift the fifth generation fighter into the air in November - D...
by JaiS
12 Aug 2009 06:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Wait And See When Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the Komsomolsk-on-Amur production site in May, Russian air force chief Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin apparently briefed him that the prototype Sukhoi T-50 would be flown in October or November. This week Zelin appears to remain confident that the ...
by JaiS
11 Aug 2009 10:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280976

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Housing F-16, Amraam missiles at Jacobabad: PAF wavering to sell non-operational land Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly wavering in taking decision to sell its non-operational land as directed by the Prime Minister, to develop infrastructure in Jacobabad (Sindh) for housing the contracted F-16...
by JaiS
11 Aug 2009 09:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884845

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

‘We will shift workload from Germany to India in the area of avionics’ New Delhi: One of the largest defence purchases in recent times, the 126 aircraft purchase order from the Indian Air Force, is reaching the final stages of the a long drawn out tender process, with flight trials of the five airc...
by JaiS
11 Aug 2009 09:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 966839

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

From

UB engineering arm in expansion mode

The firm is also designing a noise pollution free launching pad for ISRO.
by JaiS
11 Aug 2009 09:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3238
Views: 940386

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

From, Interview of Alexey Fedorov Russia's United Aircraft reaches maturity As well as the MS-21 midsize airliner and Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet, he says the following projects are active: the long-delayed Ilyushin Il-112 light cargo aircraft; a medium cargo aircraft in development with India ...
by JaiS
10 Aug 2009 01:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884845

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

RaviBg, GeorgeWelch, NRao and others, regardless of which aircraft gets selected as the MRCA, thank you all for an informative discussion.
by JaiS
09 Aug 2009 20:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3363
Views: 891178

Re: Military Flight Safety

Link contains a 33 page report on the latest Raptor crash. G-LOC blamed for latest F-22 crash Report states the pilot did not NOT experience a "total G-LOC", but suffered a condition called "almost G-LOC". Basically, the pilot struggled to maintain consciousness trying to recover...
by JaiS
09 Aug 2009 19:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469740

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Would be interesting to know if IN P-8's get this capability. P-8A secretly acquires mission to rival Joint STARS The Boeing P-8A Poseidon has secretly acquired a new role for the US Navy that will transform the maritime patrol aircraft into a rival of the US Air Force's Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint ...
by JaiS
08 Aug 2009 13:18
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1025602

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

India, Russia close to final testing of air-launched BrahMos Indian and Russian scientists are close to final development and testing of the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. A top Russian defence official said a new take-off engine for launching of the missile in air a...
by JaiS
08 Aug 2009 10:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884845

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

No country denies technology to India like US does -a personal example as of yesterday wanted to buy some books on liquid hydrogen properties and its use history in US as propulsion fuel from amazon all the 4 books were denied with a reason the books cannot be shipped to the country of destination ...
by JaiS
04 Aug 2009 06:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549654

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

While I am not very optimistic about seeing the PAK FA in MAKS 2009, FWIW , here is a snippet from MAKS 2009 website Best pilots of Russian Design Office centers will demonstrate aerobatic flights and sky acrobatics on new modern fighters of 4th and 5th generations, which are equipped with turbine-p...
by JaiS
04 Aug 2009 06:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069194

Re: LCA news and discussion

by JaiS
04 Aug 2009 05:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119767

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Armed forces to get more snoop-power The 1.13-million strong force has also projected a requirement of seven “troops” of the Rustom drones being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Establishment in a Rs 1,000 crore project with Israeli help. As a ...
by JaiS
02 Aug 2009 09:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3238
Views: 940386

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

MiG-29 upgrade may be delayed As per the contract, 54 single-seat fighters and eight trainers are being refurbished. While six aircraft will be upgraded by the MiG-29’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the remaining aircraft will be refurbished with kits supplied by RSK MiG at the IAF’s 11 Ba...
by JaiS
02 Aug 2009 09:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 281
Views: 37272

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Similar to what ovein had posted before IAF to begin trials for MMRCA this week First to get of the mark will be Boeing’s F/A 18 Super Hornet that would be flown by IAF team of test pilots at Bangalore, Leh in Jammu and Kashmir and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Besides being a cold-weather terrain Leh is ...
by JaiS
31 Jul 2009 06:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1196216

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

From Suman Sharma 's blog post : Met ATV officers today, who gave an idea about the reactor and the safety mechanisms inside the submarine. The reactor of the 'indigenous' INS Arihant, bought from the Russian OKBM through Rubin, located in the sixth compartment of the 8-compartment hull of the nucle...
by JaiS
31 Jul 2009 05:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1025602

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

BrahMos Block-II Land Attack version ready for induction after test firing news Jaisalmer: The Block-II version of the BrahMos land attack cruise missile successfully completed its fourth and final test firing on Wednesday and has now been declared ready for induction. In a test firing at the Pokhr...
by JaiS
31 Jul 2009 05:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 361
Views: 53533

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Scorpene Submarine Among Many Lima '09 Highlights Visitors could for the first time witness a flypass by the elite B-52 bombers from the United States and an aerobatic show by Surya Kiran and Sarang of India. Others lineup include the RSS Intrepid frigate from Singapore, a Pakistan tanker destroyer...