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- 09 Nov 2021 21:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1316246
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Thanks for the updates vsunder ji
- 09 Nov 2021 11:05
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1316246
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Sheer negligence to have left out places like Buddha's resting place out of tourist circuit for so long. Kudos to Yogi and Modi for this. From the above link The inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport will be marked by the landing of the inaugural flight at the airport from Colombo, Sr...
- 08 Nov 2021 20:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 727644
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
In 2 years maybe only the cockpit upgrade will be completed.Manish_Sharma wrote: Engines are right behind nacelles in Mig 29 not S design like Tejas so replacing RD-33 with Kaveri GTX will not be that much complicated that it takes 6 to 8 years. At the most 2 years.
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- 04 Nov 2021 13:21
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8446
- Views: 3029311
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Is it really the case that over one fourth of our GDP is transacted through UPI? What are the big payments here? Does this include business-to-business transfers, or salary payments for large segments of workers? Is UPI just a payment interface or does the term generically cover all sorts of online...
- 04 Nov 2021 08:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
- Replies: 4234
- Views: 1237299
Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
No doubt success at Balakot would have also played a role here. LM and Rafael have signed an agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support the SPICE 250 weapon system for sale in US. https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2021/11/03/lockheed-martin-rafael-to-develop-weapon-system-for-u-s-...
- 19 Oct 2021 20:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 539855
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/bangladesh-violence-over-60-houses-of-hindu-community-torched20211018123438 Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 18 (ANI): As communal violence escalates in Bangladesh, a group of people attacked houses of the Hindu community at a village in Rangpur's Pirganj Upazila ov...
- 18 Oct 2021 20:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 539855
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/bangladesh-pm-hasinas-assurance-to-hindus-has-lessons-for-indias-rulers-1041687.html And Sheikh Hasina's 'Ulti Ginthi' started I think Hope she doesn't meet the same fate as Premadasa did at the hands of LTTE She understands this whipping up of sentiments is aim...
- 17 Oct 2021 20:00
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2329481
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
^^^ Most likely Igla that is imported will be pure shoulder fired version. Order will keep Putin happy. We need our own design to customize for Man portable role, helis, land vehicles, ships etc. Order size will be hugh and cant be met with imports. Plus these things are also used to drive agenda vi...
- 17 Oct 2021 17:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 539855
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
https://www.organiser.org/india-news/massive-anti-hindu-violence-in-bangladesh-multiple-pooja-pandals-destroyed-6362.html Durga puja Pandals destroyed, violence against Hindus in Bangladesh From the link Advocate Gobinda Chandra posted on Twitter “Muslims have demolished 9 Durga mandapas and idols ...
- 13 Oct 2021 20:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3219
- Views: 2046697
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Possible ways to get private sector to manufacture Dhanush. Now that OFB is corporatised, the division that was manufacturing Dhanush will also have to adhere to rules regarding fair trade practices. Since it is abusing its monopoly by supplying sub standard products whose IP was purchased by tax pa...
- 10 Oct 2021 19:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1316246
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Yes, the deal was done in a transparent way and they won by fair auction. But the finer nuances were quite interesting to me.
- 10 Oct 2021 17:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
- Replies: 2853
- Views: 820639
Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
What an irony!
He was taken out by Chinese Virus.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistani- ... 1633863773
He was taken out by Chinese Virus.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistani- ... 1633863773
He died of breathing difficulties following a Covid-19 infection, doctors who treated him said
- 10 Oct 2021 13:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1316246
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
With Tatas getting back Air India, this is the second time under this govt that an airline has been restored to its original owner. Earlier in 2015, Ajay Singh got back Spicejet from Maran by paying Rs 2.
- 10 Oct 2021 12:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 461320
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
^^^
Looks like the section between radome and cockpit folds upwards to get access to the radar electronics assembly inside it for repair and inspection.
Looks like the section between radome and cockpit folds upwards to get access to the radar electronics assembly inside it for repair and inspection.
- 09 Oct 2021 10:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1531141
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Congratulations CSaurabh.
Inspiring to see people like you take a shot at real high tech stuff.
In an era where startups who make home delivery gaaanja type apps are getting easy funding, you chose to build something different that you are passionate about.
Inspiring to see people like you take a shot at real high tech stuff.
In an era where startups who make home delivery gaaanja type apps are getting easy funding, you chose to build something different that you are passionate about.
- 05 Oct 2021 21:40
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2329481
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Would like to be proven wrong, but this doesnt look like a MANPADS at all. They are supposed to be easy to operate and proliferate. Look, identify, say AoA, fire.
Joysticks and electro optic suite would require skilled hands. Looks more suitable for anti armour role.
Joysticks and electro optic suite would require skilled hands. Looks more suitable for anti armour role.
- 05 Oct 2021 12:57
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2329481
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
So, clearly they have settled for a Mistral/RBS70 class weapon which provides space for larger seeker and warhead. Looks to be in similar to Mistral an IR guided missile but not RBS70 which is beam riding missile and requires a heavier launch and cannot be shoulder fired requires a tripod. The pres...
- 01 Oct 2021 23:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3219
- Views: 2046697
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
ATAGS is our best hope to make and field 100 km precision artillery shell like XM1155. Skardu can be flattened using artillary fire from kargil.
Import ban list is a joke. Most useful to wrap moong phali.
Import ban list is a joke. Most useful to wrap moong phali.
- 30 Sep 2021 22:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3020459
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
It must always be mentioned he died of Xi's Covid, while counting Xi's money.vijayk wrote:Custodian of the Loot:
Because Ahmed Patel being the treasurer of Congress, was the custodian of Lakhs of Crores looted and held as Benami.
- 28 Sep 2021 23:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3237
- Views: 938722
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Yea NASAMS makes little sense for me felt like something we decided to green light for Trump admin to ease up pressure because of S-400 deal and to keep him happy. With latter gone I think the deal just like Mk. 45 gun deal will be scrapped. IAF is also not interested in this since they already hav...
- 25 Sep 2021 20:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3237
- Views: 938722
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
S400 deliveries beginning in December.
Bonus would be access to AMRAAM.
Bonus would be access to AMRAAM.
- 14 Sep 2021 17:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4067
- Views: 791956
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
A token order of 5 Saras mk1 would have put India's flag in the pic above. Meanwhile Saras Mk2 is awaiting additional funding of 100 Cr from govt for implementing the tractor config. The wise men in CSIR should have been tapped into other sources for funding. They seem oblivious to the boom in IPOs ...
- 06 Sep 2021 16:08
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Thats a old report of 2006.
- 01 Sep 2021 23:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1695
- Views: 778068
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1432689061332877313?s=20 ---> The Indian Navy has signed a Contract with Defence PSU Bharat Limited (BEL) for supply of the first indigenous, comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) with both hard kill and soft kill capabilities. The contract was signed by...
- 21 Aug 2021 22:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 588796
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
I dont beleive the reasons HDW has given for withdrawl.
More to do with their reluctance to invest in better battery tech, which Navantia and Korea might offer.
I wrote before, couple of pages back, even if one vendor offers Li-ion battery tech others have to follow suit to match the endurance.
More to do with their reluctance to invest in better battery tech, which Navantia and Korea might offer.
I wrote before, couple of pages back, even if one vendor offers Li-ion battery tech others have to follow suit to match the endurance.
- 20 Aug 2021 20:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2274
- Views: 863829
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
^^^ Next step should be to put the chaff dispenser on a pylon and make it general purpose solution for all aircrafts. Something like Terma has designed , capable of dispensing decoys as well as chaff\flare. https://www.terma.com/news-events/news/news-archive/2020/new-advanced-pylons-for-us-air-natio...
- 19 Aug 2021 18:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 802920
Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
So what are the members of the squad called ....Badri ki Dulhaniya?
- 17 Aug 2021 09:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Maybe CUS was functioning with sub optimal thrust.SriKumar wrote:(This begs the question- why is the velocity not increasing over time, since gravity continues pulling it down).
Hence ISRO called it Technical Anamoly instead of failure.
- 14 Aug 2021 20:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
ISRO was making a statement by making the launch public and treated it just like any other launch. Look we can make this kind of stuff and launch it as a matter of routine. Dont feel its sabotage on ground since the usual suspects who are up to such tricks can also do it once the satellite is in pro...
- 12 Aug 2021 23:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Happy to learn Disha ji. I am nowhere close to said members in terms of depth of knowledge. My only objection was why bring in JEE kammandu giri to make simple points.
- 12 Aug 2021 22:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
A few things to remember: Accidents happen And major accidents happen rarely. Heinrich triangle says for 100 incidents, 85 are glitches, 13 are minor accidents and 2 will be major accidents. So keep that perspective. As for recovering the satellite, not its altitude, and use your physics to calcula...
- 12 Aug 2021 21:05
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 702599
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
We should try to salvage EOS 3 satellite and repurpose it for Astronomy. Its 70 cm aperture telescope for earth observation is bigger than Astrosat's 38 cm aperture telescope that is dedicated for astronomy. Plus the former is optimized for SWIR and Visible, while latter is for UV and visible range....
- 11 Aug 2021 20:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 14441
- Views: 2825820
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
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- 10 Aug 2021 16:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 67824
Re: The Tokyo Olympic Games Thread
rsingh ji, request you to go easy on smileys.
- 09 Aug 2021 20:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 832152
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
IN should operate its own A320 awacs with x band in nose operating out of IAC-0 that would give updates to the carrier.
Would be as good as operating E2D.
Would be as good as operating E2D.
- 09 Aug 2021 20:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3150
- Views: 915677
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Would have been an earthquake like experience for those inside the ship.
Anyway thoughts and condolences to the fishes who perished in the 3 tests for humanity's greater good.
Anyway thoughts and condolences to the fishes who perished in the 3 tests for humanity's greater good.
- 07 Aug 2021 15:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 832152
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Regarding em cat's. Personally, I see them as just linier motors. Consequently I don't quite understand the need to have some super capacitors in order to utilise the catapult. A GT can power a linear motor catapult as well. To me the biggest challenge would be solving what to do with the power bei...
- 07 Aug 2021 12:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2093
- Views: 637751
Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
^^^
Incredible they could come up with the nozzle design and the lift fan in the 70s.
Incredible they could come up with the nozzle design and the lift fan in the 70s.
- 07 Aug 2021 12:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 832152
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
The success of EMALS is linked to General Atomics other business of making super capacitors.
They are aware of chemistry and physics to hold lot of charge together and discharge it in controlled manner.
IMO some private player can invest in super capacitors considering the booming EV market.
They are aware of chemistry and physics to hold lot of charge together and discharge it in controlled manner.
IMO some private player can invest in super capacitors considering the booming EV market.
- 05 Aug 2021 07:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019
- Replies: 129
- Views: 54446
Re: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019
That is a remarkable achievement to build a road at such a high altitude. The road is almost 6 km above sea level. To put it in perspective with other places
Bengaluru is at almost 1 km
Srinagar is at 1.5 km
Ooty is at 2.2 km.
Mount Everest is at 8.8 km
Bengaluru is at almost 1 km
Srinagar is at 1.5 km
Ooty is at 2.2 km.
Mount Everest is at 8.8 km