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by pankajs
18 Aug 2009 15:57
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

To all fanboys of Brahmos, a point to ponder. All Land/Ship launched version is 3000 kg in weight and achieves a range of 290 km. It was hoped that when Brahmos was deployed on a MKI, its range perhaps would get a little (or more than a little) lift. So what did the Ruskies do to keep their export(J...
by pankajs
18 Aug 2009 15:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

Charu wrote:http://www.fuelcellseminar.com/assets/p ... -4.ppt.pdf

Slide 9 shows a cutaway section of a fuel cell based electric propulsion system in a German sub.
The link?
by pankajs
18 Aug 2009 14:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 535266

Re: Internal Security Watch

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests against Manmohan Singh's remarks He is not only preparing the ground to slip and skip responsibility for the coming attack but I think also use this pretext to tear the sharm-nak joint deceleration for which he was heavily criticized and did loose some H&D eve...
by pankajs
18 Aug 2009 10:43
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

Wouldn't adding another layer between the power plant and the propeller reduce the effective power delivered?
by pankajs
18 Aug 2009 09:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

An old report from the Hindu
India, Russia to develop air-launched BrahMos
The IAF version of BrahMos will be lighter than the Naval version which weighs three tonnes. But the range will be the same. The IAF version will have an improved booster and a modified nose cap.
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 18:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

Saar allow me to present my case. 1. Our jurnos ask "Deemag Ki batti jala de" questions. Was this completely made in India? Designed, fabricated and executed in India? And by Indian scientists? So this is not a Russian design? Indian design, made in India, by Indians? I am told it is about...
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 16:32
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

Not to be splitting hairs but I stuck by the choice of words used by Shri Kakodkar very fast response and also speaking of it as one of the key challenges.
JMT
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 16:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

From Shri Kakodkar's last interview "There are several very distinguishing features and very important challenges. First, it’s a moving system and particularly it’s a ship so we have to have a reactor which would work in spite of the different kinds of rolling, pitching motions. It could also b...
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 01:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

There is no need for flypasts or acts of intimidation Saar some clarification. 1. Gets too boring talking of China day in and day out. 2. When China gets into the picture lot of folks assume that the only route to China is over the Himalaya. Almost all folks start calculating the distance to Beijin...
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 01:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

One of the astonishing aspect of the ATV project launch is that no one talks of the other capability(SSGN) that it reflects. Granted, boomers are our primary goal. Let us for argument's sake assume that we had a tiff with Australia and wanted to give them a flypast to remember, similar to NoKo did w...
by pankajs
17 Aug 2009 00:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

IMHO The only feasible non-escalatory answer to the range question of conventional delivery systems is to go for Nirbhay on SSGN operating in the south china sea. Let the beast stay in our pond during peace times.
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 20:12
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

True Shiv saar and we are left with another cryptic message to decode.
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 19:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery
Replies: 147
Views: 41468

Re: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery

GOI/ISRO need to define civilian vs strategic space. It then needs to define the appropriate resolution for both. Does the whole of Bangalore become strategic because it has an air force station, or perhaps because it is our silicon valley. Perhaps the Vidhana Soudha makes Bangalore strategic becaus...
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 18:59
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Rao saar, my suggestion was only in the case of Chinese getting a toe hold in the IOR region and starting active patrol. It wouldn't be neighborly if we did not return the favour. :twisted:
Ofcourse, we should first secure our pond and have a plan of action for all entry and exit points.
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 18:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Nirbhay or Nirbhay++ and a couple of SSGN(Arihant variant's) on permanent patrol in the south china sea should act as balm to the jingo heart
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 13:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Controversial Missile Idea Lingers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Defense Department is leaving open the possibility of developing a conventional long-range missile for deployment on submarines, despite stern congressional warnings against fielding anything that might be mistaken for a nuclear weapon during...
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 12:26
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

I was looking at Arun_S saar's range vs payload diagram. It is interesting that he talks of Agni and Shaurya. He has not mentioned either Brahmos or Nirbhay. I believe that in certain areas absolute clarity is required to prevent mis-calculations. Cruise missiles according to me would only be used w...
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 11:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 988202

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Vasu saar, if you are referring to conventional warhead, a salvo of Nirbhay would be a better option.
Reason being,
1. Cost
2. The enemy would assume nuclear launch if they detect A3
by pankajs
16 Aug 2009 09:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

When jurnos get an opportunity why do they ask questions like I am told it is about ten times smaller than a normal power reactor, is that correct? So would it be fair to call it a baby reactor? Why not ask about the reactor spec directly and get done with it. Is there some kind of understanding on ...
by pankajs
15 Aug 2009 05:04
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

Explain that to USA, UK, France! Diesel Sub Market Heats up The May issue of Defense Technology International has an excellent article on developments in the diesel sub market. Nuclear subs were perfect for the Cold War — they are fast and can stay submerged for long periods. "But today it’s a...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 23:39
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

We have also discussed the coconut. Don't forget that.
lol I forgot :)
The needs of national security trump those of jingos....
True sir. However, ek jhalak of an Agni-SL launching from a submerged submarine would do a lot of good to the hearts of the jingos.

Guess that will have to wait.
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 23:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

And I might add all the secrecy, fuss, jingoism and guess work about the actual beast.

We have discussed the kind of missile, the qty of missile, the types of warhead, etc on a thread related to a submarine launch.

It is the ultimate power projection platform.
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 22:59
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

This is where a SSBN comes in...A guaranteed second strike and unacceptable damage to the enemy.
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 22:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

We need to scrap DE submarine fleet and we need 20SSNs and 10SSBNs. Raj, diesel electric submarines are very quite and are excellent in the shallow waters of the littorals. They are cheap and hence excellent for coastal defence. http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/ARCHIVE/2008/APRIL/Pages/AntiSu...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 20:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865633

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Correct me if I'm wrong but in the flight trials which are beginning soon, all equipment aboard the aircraft will be evaluated as well. So if much of the avionics are to be changed later on it makes no sense to conduct the flight trials now. IMHO if the IAF buys the Mig-35 it'll be the same version...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 20:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865633

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

In the case of the MKI the IAF wasn't impressed and opted for Israeli,French/Indian stuff instead of buying the aircraft off the shelf. The might not be able to do that in the case of the Mig-35 If we get involved early in the project there is no reason we can’t crunch the timelines to incorporate ...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 19:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865633

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Technically Bankrupt ? Well PAK-FA or no PAK-FA , if you look at their other aviation project like MKI , 34 , Su-35 , Air Defence system etc the list is long ....... What makes you feel they are technically bankrupt , what did you read that made you say that ....can you share with us. If they are t...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 18:03
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1141663

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

wrt the Brahmos. 1. Will the russian destroyers of the Gorshkov class which will deploy the brahmos be able to use the full range of the missile of 500-600 kms? (Because the MTCR does not apply here) We have no reason to believe that Brahmos can fly further than the stated range of 290 kms. Brahmos...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 17:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 504296

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

Apologies if this has been posted before --------------------------------------- Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile With 7,000 KM Rage War Head On Going Pakistan is contemplating developing an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a 7,000 km range to make the country’s defence impregnable...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 17:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery
Replies: 147
Views: 41468

Re: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery

Let us also not forget the use of GIS product for security planning. It will be foolish for India security forces (read military) to depend on Google Earth. You need to have an alternative, I am so happy someone is thinking. It will mature and be useful in time. I would assume that the security app...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 15:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865633

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

In the long run, instead of being caught being the devil (Russia) and the deep blue sea (USA), better to go with France as this has the minimum/least risk involved as far as the MRCA deal is concerned.... In the long run, the only alternative to being milked by all and sundry is indigenous technolo...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 10:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery
Replies: 147
Views: 41468

Re: BHUVAN .... India's own browsable image gallery

IMHO the disappointment is because of the following 1. Advertised (by the media) as Google Earth killer 2. Usual babu way of doing stuff i.e. launch a half baked product We should remember the following. 1. Still a BETA. 2. Budget would be miniscule. 3. Tried to implement a lot of functionality at t...
by pankajs
14 Aug 2009 08:07
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 789447

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

India Gets 1st Indigenous Unmanned Ground Vehicle
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4233492
The vehicle would be a precursor to the development of a future unmanned battle tank.