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by ravip
01 May 2015 22:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Replies: 3929
Views: 542920

Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013

Sitanshu Kar ‏@SpokespersonMoD #NepalEarthquake Despite terrain limitations, 5 Army ALH r carrying out rescue & relief work @ Pokhara & nearby areas Unbelievable landing site. Really Sathakoti Pranamaas to our pilots. This type of landing is nothing new, Once Nat Geo video had showed a clip...
by ravip
26 Apr 2015 18:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 578684

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

"If its a 2 m diameter for a proposed sub launched version, then it means a different design for VLT's & hence a new class of SSBN, after S4 & S5." As per the available information, SSBN in construction or proposed for construction can hold *greater than* 2 m dia missile. 2.3 mete...
by ravip
25 Apr 2015 10:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 745463

Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

Is this the first time that they are naming a base after a persons name?
by ravip
23 Apr 2015 00:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 551166

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Its f***ing crazy and dangerous to allow other aircrafts near presidential carrier, what if some pilot suddenly goes ape and crashes his fighter into presidential carrier, in that case nothing can save eleven.
by ravip
19 Apr 2015 20:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 824388

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

The lifts do penetrate into the hull but from the drgs,video clip,excellent one,only as much as the island.though.The pic of the carrier under construction seems to show the lift well/lift as it looks identical to that on the v-clip. But one can see that a substantial space is the equiv. of a cut-o...
by ravip
18 Apr 2015 21:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 824388

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Singha wrote:Good. So we modified original Cavour design..and I think it will have barak8 and MFSTAR also?
yes it will have Barak 8 as well as MFSTAR. Image
by ravip
18 Apr 2015 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 824388

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

This video might have been posted earlier but gives clear view of protruded deck out side hull.

corrected link has been posted below.
by ravip
18 Apr 2015 17:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 824388

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

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This DND pic shows more than 20% of the island, lift and port side deck is protruded outside and is not built on the hull.
by ravip
17 Apr 2015 11:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 556029

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

vishnu som of ndtv wrote 127mm. actually it makes sense only for a gun cruiser meant to shell shore targets like accompanying a marine task force. a use case for USMC in colonial wars but not us. 76mm SRGM will do fine for us, but I wish they had two of them for CIWS work where the RBUs are now...a...
by ravip
15 Apr 2015 21:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chronicle of DRDO/PSU missed targets & extended timelines
Replies: 220
Views: 30056

Re: Chronicle of DRDO/PSU missed targets & extended timeline

"So far HAL is comfortably beating the MoD clock and plans to beat the 2017 deadline by a full two years. It has built a mock-up within the timeline; plans to freeze the LuH design by the end of this year; fly the LuH for the first time by 2012; certify it by 2014, and begin delivery by 2015.&q...
by ravip
15 Apr 2015 06:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 556029

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

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First launch of Project 15 Bravo Visakhapatnam Class on April 20 at MDL.

https://twitter.com/writetake/status/588153772368592897
by ravip
14 Apr 2015 06:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

Sorry, this MMRCA / Rafale/ whatever business is just plain Kakkoose (Toilet).The deal in the first place never made any sense and should have been scrapped outright. There is nothing that the Rafale brings to the table that a SU-30MKI does not in substantial terms. If you need more so-piss-ticatio...
by ravip
13 Apr 2015 09:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 578684

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

ASB Glide: Non-winged version of guided bomb having a range of 30 km has been named as ‘Garuda’ and winged version of this weapon having 100 km range is called as ‘Garuthma’. Garuda store has been successfully released from the Su-30 MKI aircraft during 2013. Transfer alignment and safe separation ...
by ravip
11 Apr 2015 06:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

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by ravip
11 Apr 2015 06:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

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by ravip
10 Apr 2015 21:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

Apologies to the Admins for the political angle to this: I don't know about the average Joe out there, but I campaigned for the BJP and worked hard during the elections. Doesn't matter how they arrived at the number, but if Modi and Parrikar buckle and agree to the $6-7bn price, they lose my suppor...
by ravip
10 Apr 2015 15:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

New number - NDTV quoting 63 PM in France, Rafale Talks Looking at 63 Fighter Jets For $7.6 Billion : Reports Make more sense - 7 full squadrons..? 3 squadrons. 21 aircraft in each squadrons. Break-up • 18 x active aircrafts • 1 x aircraft in servicing • 1 x standby aircraft • 1 x trainer aircraft ...
by ravip
10 Apr 2015 15:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
Views: 530834

Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014

If UPA had inked the deal on terms that is being reported, i along with many would have hit roofs shouting Italian sell out, but changed circumstances and times have forced shut many conspiracy theories. Anyway some augmentation of force. 49 Upgraded Mirages + 60 Rafales = 100 formidable fighting fo...
by ravip
07 Apr 2015 21:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 556029

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

The nuclear submariners see the year 2012 as a game changing year when INS Arihant joins, and it is reported that two more ATVs are planned. The second hull will have four large long range K-4 nuclear tipped missiles and the third may have an additional plug for a total of eight K-4 missiles. Cmde ...
by ravip
06 Apr 2015 14:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 556029

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

what is that white colour cover, will it be removed or is it a dual coloured submarine?
by ravip
05 Apr 2015 21:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Foreign Operations & Deployments
Replies: 264
Views: 63400

Re: Foreign Operations & Deployments

I dont think the Globemasters have done a job that could not have been achieved by civvie Airbus/Boeings or IL-76s; - None of the sorties exceeded 200 pax (~20 Tons) - Did not land on short/rough airstrips - Did not land in warzone so did not utilize fast climb capability - All landings at sea leve...
by ravip
05 Apr 2015 19:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Foreign Operations & Deployments
Replies: 264
Views: 63400

Re: Foreign Operations & Deployments

JE Menon wrote:I'm super proud!!! We've come some way people. Remember, it's been only 60 odd years.
Your feeling is a fit answer to people who opposed acquiring C-17's and ridiculing it as sell out by UPA. These planes are important for strategic transport and are invaluable during war.
by ravip
02 Apr 2015 12:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1194328

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

deleted. it doesn't suit here.
by ravip
19 Mar 2015 06:03
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 240833

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Footprints of Shri.Doval all over If this incident was in Feb 2014 (previous govt) how does it have Dovals footprint? Or is Doval's footprint in the ecotimes Article covering it up under the name of a 'Drill' Seen this pattern many times here and on Social media as well, anything good attribute to ...
by ravip
14 Mar 2015 20:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 551166

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

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Seems to be on a suicide mission like their manned counterparts.
by ravip
11 Mar 2015 23:07
Forum:
Topic: BR Mainsite 2.0 : Volunteers Wanted
Replies: 133
Views: 0

Re: BR Mainsite 2.0 : Volunteers Wanted

Have no knowledge about web designing or other hi tech stuffs, but i would like to help find sources for online material to be cited in the contents.
by ravip
07 Mar 2015 22:19
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 240833

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

^^^ the venerable old lady IL-76 is still parked in the corner? hmmm how many years will she be left to rust away.... Methinks it is just a decoy... She is probably roaming around in the rarified air of the Himalayan peninsula. The lady in the corner is not a IL-76. Its a old Tupolev TU-124 from th...
by ravip
07 Mar 2015 21:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 136442

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

Ravip, the flaw in your argument is this. India is a massive subcontinent - it is the nation with the second largest population in the world and soon to be the largest. Finding a handful of extreme fruitcakes who subscribe to the most horrendous beliefs has frankly, never been and would never be a ...
by ravip
07 Mar 2015 18:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 136442

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

It is only the change of mind set which can improve the situation. I have seen this statement made by a lot of Caucasians as well as Indians about "change of mindset". What I don't understand is whose mindset is being asked to change ??? The criminal or the society ??? If it is of the cri...
by ravip
07 Mar 2015 11:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Delhi Case Follow-up thread
Replies: 1287
Views: 136442

Re: Delhi Case Follow-up thread

First get those lawyers debarred by Bar Council for repugnant remarks unbecoming of profession. Next go through the chain of approvals in MHA and jail system including politicians. Those lawyers have been paid to speak like that. No legal moron would take such a position publicly knowing the speech...
by ravip
25 Feb 2015 11:22
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 240833

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Even after the GOI giving clean chit about his foreign funding you still indulge in casting aspersions without any hard facts to justify your statement. It is only the previous govt that has "given him a clean chit". Considering how they collaborated with the aap in the formation of the f...
by ravip
25 Feb 2015 10:49
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 240833

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Almost all known assets of ARC in one pic.

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by ravip
25 Feb 2015 09:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1184139

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

If anyone failed to notice there is another submarine just behind the Arhinat in the pen and not the pen which is beside, from the looks it resembles Akula, any idea which sub is that?
by ravip
25 Feb 2015 00:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
Replies: 4026
Views: 556029

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

They have built the P15B very fast.

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by ravip
25 Feb 2015 00:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1184139

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

INS Arihant caught sun bathing and most probably his cousin INS Aridaman is hiding in the pens.

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by ravip
23 Feb 2015 19:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 70102

Re: IOR-Maldives,Mauritius,etc.

India expresses concern over developments in Maldives - PTI, The Hindu India on Monday said it was concerned over recent developments in the Maldives, including the “arrest and manhandling” of former President Mohamed Nasheed, and asked all the involved to resolve their differences within the const...
by ravip
23 Feb 2015 12:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1194328

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

How come the sub didn't see the fishing boat? Was the fishing boat also running without lights? If so, I'd question whether it was just a fishing boat or doing some other side business as well. Also, is there some facility for IN to tell all local fishermen to stay off a particular area due to trai...
by ravip
23 Feb 2015 12:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1194328

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Just finished reading this book by Sandeep Unnithan: Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11 http://www.amazon.in/Black-Tornado-The-Military-Operations-ebook/dp/B00PFWH4RU Good book which gives a peep into the operations side of the siege at the three locations; gives good data points about...
by ravip
23 Feb 2015 12:00
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 240833

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

This guy is known to invent conspiracy theories, he was complaining about foreign funding of AAP but the successive GOI both UPA and NDA have filed affidavit in Delhi High Court that there is no wrong in foreign funding of AAP. From the news reports I saw (last week), the investigation initiated by...