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by Himanshu
03 Oct 2008 11:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

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

John.. it's VFJ (Vehicle Factory Jabalpur)

Will get more details out here..
http://ofbindia.gov.in/units/index.php? ... ts&lang=en
by Himanshu
24 Sep 2008 15:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 67982

Re: Indian Military Aviation

47's a are vying for the Heavy Lift Chopper Tender to be floated soon..
by Himanshu
24 Sep 2008 10:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 67982

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Agra is also the Home Base of the MARS sqd..

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Image ... sits/Agra/
by Himanshu
15 Sep 2008 12:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1213451

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

From what I know Lightnings were in Bareilly around Late July..
by Himanshu
08 Sep 2008 19:14
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008
Replies: 850
Views: 355291

Re: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008

When 30sqd visited Waddington for exercise Indradhanush.. the pilots donned the khaki color overalls.. it all depends on the mission I believe.. Jagan might be able to shed more light on this aspect.. http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3428&view=previous Also more informat...
by Himanshu
04 Sep 2008 12:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Finally the wait is over..

Honda City 2009
http://autos.maxabout.com/cvid0000707/h ... _2009.aspx
by Himanshu
29 Aug 2008 17:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

John.. it's better to rent a vehicle then buy one.. For a 10-11 set of people a Tempo Traveler would be well suited..
by Himanshu
26 Aug 2008 20:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Lots of cars :) Meanwhile, the new Corolla (Altis) from Toyota is coming on September 5 Honda will bring its new City in the middle of next month. Maruti’s A-Star hatchback will be introduced in October. Ditto for Fiat’s Linea sedan along with GM’s new entry into the sedan segment. The new 7 Series ...
by Himanshu
25 Aug 2008 13:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

The car launch season has just started.. 4-5 more models are waiting to come on the ramp..

MSIL will Launch A-Star and Splash

Fiat will launch Linea and Punto
by Himanshu
19 Aug 2008 10:10
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008
Replies: 850
Views: 355291

Re: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008

AWACS are arriving second half of this October or early November ...
by Himanshu
08 Aug 2008 10:48
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008
Replies: 850
Views: 355291

Re: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008

MKI nose cones have been changed from light to dark tone of gray color..
by Himanshu
28 Jul 2008 12:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 397
Views: 307523

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

What would be the best chopper for Indian Naval requirements..
by Himanshu
15 Jul 2008 14:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Book Announcement : Sukhoi Su-30 in Indian Service
Replies: 72
Views: 22574

Re: Book Announcement : Sukhoi Su-30 in Indian Service

When can I collect the book from you Kapil.. :)

Tell me date, time and location..
by Himanshu
30 Jun 2008 10:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

New Honda City is out of the bag..
http://www.autocarindia.com/
by Himanshu
24 Jun 2008 16:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 397
Views: 307523

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Good information on all the TATRA products with the Indian Defense Forces
http://www.bemlindia.com/product_defence.php
by Himanshu
18 Jun 2008 14:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Went to Delhi on the weekend.. saw those TATA Marcopolo buses at ISBT Anand Vihar.. Boy they are QUIET.. You can hardly make out the noise of the engine.. AND they are great head turners.. Another thing I noticed.. MOST of the airlines at Delhi are also using these low floor TATA Starbuses and they ...
by Himanshu
11 Jun 2008 14:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3593/pc0021000gq8.jpg The bus fare starts at Rs 10 for the travel distance till 8 km, Rs 15 for 8 km-16 km distance, Rs 20 for 16-24 km and for more than that is Rs 25. Transport Minister Haroon Yusuf said, "25 more such buses costing around Rs 65 lakhs will ...
by Himanshu
11 Jun 2008 13:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

And best of all the reasons to switch is the cost of CNG in India.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_natural_gas

Wonder what all cars would come with the CNG option in this year..
by Himanshu
10 Jun 2008 16:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Hyundai has launched Accent with CNG option
Link to Article
by Himanshu
06 Jun 2008 15:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 574630

Boy.. we have a lot of airports for the size of this country.. :shock:

Thanks a ton Rupak..
by Himanshu
05 Jun 2008 13:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 574630

Rupak/Rahul.. What is the importance of Dudkhundi Airbase 444 west of KKD.. I see it's left un-attended on Google Earth..

Panagarh would require a lot of beef up from the infrastructure POV..
by Himanshu
23 May 2008 11:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1310233

All these airports at great distance from the City are going be a big boon in about 4-5 years down the line. There would be new development happening all along the access routes .. mostly offices and it's support structure would kick in.. hopefully it will give relief to the overcrowded City spaces..
by Himanshu
22 May 2008 13:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 574630

Pinaka order has been divided between L&T and Tata Aviation is a big field.. there are lot of branches where we need expertise from the PSU as well as the Private.. Some of the quick areas that I can think of are.. -Aerodynamics -Avionics -Propulsion Systems -EW systems -Weapon Systems -System I...
by Himanshu
22 May 2008 12:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 574630

Saurav.. this is not pointed at you.. This is for all of us..

I have observed a lot more times that people are more concerned about their past then concentrating/contemplating on the future.. are we out of ideas and actions guys.. that we always have to move ahead on the crutches of the past..
by Himanshu
22 May 2008 11:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

Now that we are discussing this,was deciding on the choice between fabia and swift.Took a test drive of both.Fabia is like a volvo truck with tempo traveller engine.no power at all wat so ever even in the second.swift looks like a ferrari when compared to this.. Swift starts rattling after 6 months...
by Himanshu
22 May 2008 11:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

True, Mumbaiites have to put up with Chinese Junk as BMC has a Tendering process which gives weightage only to the Lowest Price. Check this: http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/news/mumbai/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1140037&_EXT_5_groupId=14 Read today BEST is getting 75 VOLVO for free to replace al...
by Himanshu
20 May 2008 11:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

These buses would get on my route A-461 from July onwards, as told to me by the conductor yesterday. Will provide the feedback on these then.. right now these are running on the BRTS-1 and 2 routes. Anyone had experience on these yet?? BTW.. one of these buses caught fire a while back and 2 weeks ba...
by Himanshu
20 May 2008 09:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

BTW.. all the AL AC buses in BEST are getting replaced by the CERITA low floor buses..

http://ceritamotors.com

Image
by Himanshu
20 May 2008 09:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 233090

It's a beautiful aircraft.. have been long waiting for it's first flight.. god knows when is the Dreamliner getting off the ground..
by Himanshu
06 May 2008 18:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

On the PSLV C9 page Wikipedia is referring to a TATA launch of a hydrogen fuel cell car in 2008. The hydrogen fuel cell is being developed with ISRO. This appears dubious, unless TATA have managed a covert coup the fuel supply logistics would have to be in place and visible by now if the deadline w...
by Himanshu
05 May 2008 15:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

News..

Ford is to launch the Next Generation Fiesta in 2009

Honda is going to launch the all new 'Honda City' by year end..

Tata's new MPV/MUV is undergoing thorough road tests these days. Planned for second half 2009 launch.. to compete with Toyota Innova.
by Himanshu
15 Apr 2008 11:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 726753

Sridhar/Theo.. any idea about the upgradation of the Signaling system in the Indian railways..

Any new developments in the Diesel Loco Technology in the Indian Railways??
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 17:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

Just saw your second post.. agree to a larger extent.. but then I have some different opinions too.. Let's keep them aside till the time next CAG report comes..

For me it's TTG.. (Time to Go).. :)

Nice talking..
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 17:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

Sanku.. you are mentioning MRCA RFP .. Will the IAF buy an aircraft and will then jointly develop/upgrade it.. not related to MRCA.. so what's stopping them in committing to the underpowered LCA aka using GE-404 .. Underpowered.. ok let me tell you.. Why were BMW's and not the Mercedes bought for th...
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 16:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

Sanku.. Have you ever read that article carefully.. by your words.. it does'nt appear like you did.. Acquiring through RFP and Joint development are two separate contracts quite different from each other.. and BTW.. if army could not predict that their RFP will bring in the underpowered vehicle then...
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 15:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

Kalantak.. Rakshak indeed has saved many lives.. and so has the armored Indian Army Gypsy in J&K.. and BTW.. both are underpowered.. :roll: Please read this-- CAG questions army`s Rakshak purchase As I said earlier "The problem lies in WHAT ARMY ASKED FOR.. if they asked for oranges and wer...
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 11:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 233090

ROK LPH (DOKDO)

Great Details in the images out here..
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/sh ... 83&page=13
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 10:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 702200

That commercial is crazy.. :roll:
by Himanshu
08 Apr 2008 10:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1117630

Kalantak.. WRT Trenton.. I really do not know who is lying.. the CAG or the Forces.. I am reading these reports ONLY in the media.. I was trying to search about the report tabled by CAG in the Parliament but have not got my hand on it yet.. BTW If the tabled report DOES STATES the issues highlighted...