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by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 19:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures
Replies: 63
Views: 20829

Re: World war II Militray technologies: succeeded and failed

shiv wrote:spelling alert
sorry sir i rechecked again plz say whether it is corrected or not. If not plz show by quote
by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 19:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures
Replies: 63
Views: 20829

Re: World war II Militray technologies: succeeded and failed

http://www.preservedaxisaircraft.com/Luftwaffe/missiles/images/FRITZ-X%20Scottland.jpg One of the British museum describes this as guided bomb and in some it is German air to ship guided missile now in museum in Britain (Museum of Flight, Scotland). This one very interested although not a technolog...
by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 19:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures
Replies: 63
Views: 20829

Re: World war II Militray technologies: succeeded and failed

Horten Ho 229 flying wing fighter/bomber: During WWII two German people designed the prototype of Hilter's stealth figther. http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/hitler-s-stealth-fighter-3942/Overview26#tab-Photos/0 The aircraft was made up of mostly wood and is said to reflect less radar en...
by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 19:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures
Replies: 63
Views: 20829

Re: World war II Militray technologies: succeeded and failed

The Russian flying boat or a/c : http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/929818128_abb01c4dd5.jpg The photo is stored in flickr website but the author unknown. Other images link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyhappyjoyjoy/page32/ This a/c has 8 engines and also has missile battery firing (not there ...
by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 17:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures
Replies: 63
Views: 20829

WW2 Military Technologies: Successes and Failures

From mod's command :) i am starting this new thread. This thread is for discussing and posting world war II military technologies. It is about aircraft, armoured vehicles, flying boats, Machine guns ityadi all developed during world war II to defend their own country. Some of these technologies are ...
by govardhanks
10 Sep 2009 15:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

One wonders if there will be adequate post to start a new thread, Try the existing threads on Aircraft and Armour. But then, it could derail the threads. Have you adequate material on the subjects? I have some material i cannot say that whether it is adequate or not. I did't think about new thread ...
by govardhanks
09 Sep 2009 17:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

I think we should also stress among the MRCA contenders that we should get source code of all the software along with the a/c. This should be a strict criteria for selection.

Cheers 8)
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 17:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Mods please can you people tell me, Where can i include info on the world war II aircrafts and armoured vehicles both failed and succeeded which are not used now a days.
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 17:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 829048

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Some updated info i found in net: 1. Guardium Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles developed by Israel http://www.defense-update.com/products/g/guardium.htm 2.G-NIUS will Develop the Next-Generation Unmanned Ground Vehicle named Nahshon . http://www.defense-update.com/features/2009/sept/020909_unmann...
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 11:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

govardhanks, India is worried about the sanctions that we need to face if we don't act as U.S demands. U.S. wants to run the show all the time with their cranky rules. World cant take it anymore. I am sure that MOD will think million times if they have to buy any U.S. fighters. Do you think India w...
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 11:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Hypothetically speaking , if Mig-35 does get selected and from what we know now about its capability , how will it compare and size up against JF-17 , F-16 ( Paki ) J-10A/B and Su-30MKK in A2G , BVR and WVR combat ? An unbiased analysis by jingos will be nice , Thanks Austin sir did russies copy ev...
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 11:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

They are selling sophisticated weapons to Pak. What kind of sophisticated weapons that we must be in fear with. F16/F18/F22?F35 aircraft??? what happens if they supply F18 or F22 or F35?? they can make a better deal with pak for F18 i guess. US can play as they wish.. And tell me does France and Ru...
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 10:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Please read the WEAKNESSES section of the below article and the lines which I have marked in bold . Cant trust cunning Americans. If u think EF2000, MIG-35 and Rafale are not getting any proper funding, then in future F-18 might not get any American interest either. Avionics does matter. But the sp...
by govardhanks
04 Sep 2009 09:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 3916
Views: 619694

Re: Indian IT Industry

I see the example you've got here, but you forget one HUGE factor -- marketing. 1. You need to make people aware of this product and how it can benefit them. Without marketing, this isn't going to happen. Marketing yes sir agreed. What is that an typical IT industry requires sir?? Why is that new s...
by govardhanks
03 Sep 2009 14:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 3916
Views: 619694

Re: Indian IT Industry

professional colleges should impart non-credit english writing and speaking education in 1st year to those desiring to take it. just make it known, they will be hurt professionally if weak, people will sign up willingly. I attended a conference in which a professor from IIT bombay told that " ...
by govardhanks
02 Sep 2009 16:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 3916
Views: 619694

Re: Indian IT Industry

I wanted to say that there is a life cycle seen in IT industry- One example i can give you-- You create a virus that infects all the systems of the world and you escape. after few days you create an effective anti-virus for the same virus. Your antivirus software will hit the market. you will gain p...
by govardhanks
02 Sep 2009 16:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Higher Education: How to create more Phds in India?
Replies: 120
Views: 34847

Re: Higher Education: How to create more Phds in India?

(did't know where put this but this is a lot related to this thread..) one solution which came out of discussion in TIFAC conference in manipal was. 1. Why are not universities allowed to invest in companies and earn profit from them? If they were allowed they can generate their own income and can ...
by govardhanks
02 Sep 2009 16:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 135675

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

Given the prevalence in India of gender-selective abortions and female infanticide, what are the prospects for the Pandora's Box being opened even further? What happens if the dumb country doctors get their hands on gene-array chips, and start offering tests for stronger/smarter/beautiful/etc child...
by govardhanks
01 Sep 2009 14:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360820

Re: China Military Watch

Those old food thorwn should be checked for presence of any biological weapons .
by govardhanks
31 Aug 2009 15:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Final Scores 1)EF2000 :- 80/100 - 75/100 ]2)MIG-35 :- 85/100 - 95/100 3)F-18 :- 80/100 -60/100 4)F-16 :- 80/100 - 65/100 5)RAFALE :- 85/100 - 95/100 6)Grippen :- 75/100 - 58/100 second set of scores is based on my knowledge, beliefs and assumptions - Nitin Why don't you guys include wars experience...
by govardhanks
31 Aug 2009 15:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Poll: Pokhran II not fully successful - The way ahead
Replies: 51
Views: 11024

Re: Poll: Pokhran II not fully successful - The way ahead

Test and test and keep it secret do not announce to world :twisted: .
But yes TN bomb is not that easy to master, even countries which posses them are not 100% sure because no TN weapon has been tested in war like conditions. :lol:
by govardhanks
31 Aug 2009 15:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 885182

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

What if F18 goes in wrong hands???
by govardhanks
30 Aug 2009 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Defence Blogs & Tweets: India and International
Replies: 66
Views: 27447

Re: Defence Blogs - India and International

Blog #43:

Indonesian military blog
http://majalahmiliter.blogspot.com/

Tags: Indonesia, Military news
An indonesian blog listing latest military news world wide
by govardhanks
24 Aug 2009 21:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Vote for the MRCA
Replies: 195
Views: 42799

Re: Vote for the MRCA

The answer is simply that India didn't want to be an F-35 partner. Not to continue the previous discussion. my opinion. :) There is nothing India does't want to be a partner of, when it comes to Science and technology (ethics of course). 8) We want F35 too :lol: but we don't want to further increas...
by govardhanks
20 Aug 2009 13:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Vote for the MRCA
Replies: 195
Views: 42799

Re: Vote for the MRCA

On the other hand India is viewed a more long-term 'natural ally'. Actions speak louder than words, and the US has not been making their best tech available to Pakistan like they have with India. I wrote a long reply addressing many of your misunderstandings, but I really don't want to make this a ...
by govardhanks
20 Aug 2009 12:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Surviving Nuclear War
Replies: 82
Views: 22048

Re: Surviving Nuclear War

apart from destruction people lives, they destroy the infrastructure so that the country wil go to stone age. How fast can we recover from such a threat is important.
by govardhanks
20 Aug 2009 12:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

Recent studies have shown that SAR may provide a limited capability for imaging selected underground targets, such as utility lines, arms caches, bunkers, mines, etc. Depth of penetration varies with soil conditions (moisture content, conductivity, etc.) and target size, but individual measurements...
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 15:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

I read in newpapers that pakis intruders are coming to kashmir by making tunnels.

Now my question is there any effective equipment that can detect someone digging along a range and depth. :?:

Once a tunnel is formed by intruders how will we screen for them and how will we block them. :!:
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 14:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549774

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

can anyone please tell what would be the cost of this a/c an estimate! just wanted to know how a/c india will have. :D
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 14:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Surviving Nuclear War
Replies: 82
Views: 22048

Re: Surviving Nuclear War

Nihat wrote:A more realistic scenario maybe a nuke strike on one of two population centers - a full blown all out nuke exchange is highly unlikely in any scenario.
I guess they may be cities with more than 2 crore population? then it might be for either delhi or mumbai.
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 11:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1069518

Re: LCA news and discussion

My argument is when the defense development is privatized the most change is not going to be in the management but the people who work . Though the people in private companies will have less degree of freedom they are going to innovate more since private companies are going to hire the best motivat...
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 11:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 346806

Re: BR Forums Feedback

To sir people,
A search engine with in the page of the BR forums can help a lot . Can we please have such a option. I mean like a box not like the link which opens newly after u click it. :D
by govardhanks
18 Aug 2009 11:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Vote for the MRCA
Replies: 195
Views: 42799

Re: Vote for the MRCA

I just don't know much technical data. but just want to ask everyone. Tell the name of the a/c which only india can have and neither pakis or chinese will be able to get them. ???? :( Pakis already have F16( AESA radar etc. can make the difference). French Rafale can also be offered to them if they ...
by govardhanks
07 Jul 2009 14:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1216413

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Then f-22 is double the maintainence nightmare then su-30mki. stealthness is not thing , it also does require same time, cost and personnel may be almost double. For the comparsion we do have a world class aircraft in much higher numbers.. we make a difference which is what it indicates.. thanks par...
by govardhanks
05 Jul 2009 12:18
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1026319

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Arun_s sir,
are you a vishwakarman?
by govardhanks
05 Jul 2009 11:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

If we compare a stealth aircraft v/s stealth missile which one is more usefull ?

Is DRDO making any stealth missiles which cannot be detected?
by govardhanks
05 Jul 2009 11:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1216413

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Su-30 MKI is it a maintenance nightmare? the double engine aircrafts require high maintenance is it true? In Red flag exercise, i have seen various blogs and forum telling about maintenance of su-30MKI. My question is how much does it cost to maintain F-22, The USAF stealth fighter, when compared to...
by govardhanks
05 Jul 2009 11:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

The person who figures out a way of doing that will change the game
.

exactly , it may be difficult but is not impossible.. A mid air station might be needed for IAF force multiplication..
The world's fourth largest airforce needs it.
by govardhanks
25 Jun 2009 16:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

These questions are about missiles i could't find a definite answer for it. 1. After a missile like Agni is produced, for how many years it will be in functional state? 2. I have read that radar system like AWACS can focus their radar beams and can destroy the missile'e electronic equipment. Is it p...
by govardhanks
24 Jun 2009 14:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 858503

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

My question is--

1. Can we have mid air re-arming system, i mean can we reload the missiles to the aircraft while it is still in flight?

2. For Su- 30 MKI with 4.5 hrs combat mission and air refuelling can increase it to 10 hrs, won't the pilot get sick at such long durations? :eek: