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The MH-60 can carry the APKWS II, Hellfires/JAGM's, and the M-109 20 mm cannon for the Anti surface warfare / Anti-FAC mission. NSM is being integrated as a longer ranged AShM option as well for export requirements. APKWS II and another sub-variant currently in development (fire and forget) has some Counter UAV and subsonic cruise missile defense capability but the platform isn't really suited at fighting other helicopters or fixed wing aircraft. Given the fleet size and where the IN is likely to use it, I'm betting its going to be mostly used as an ASW platform.
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Boeing’s F-18 Super Hornets ‘Super Confident’ Of Beating French Rafale Jets To Grab Indian Navy’s Fighter Jet Deal
https://eurasiantimes.com/boeings-f-18- ... -jet-deal/
27 July 2021
This article is from last year (Dec 2020).....
Indian Navy wants to join IAF in fighter jet shopping
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 264017.ece
06 Dec 2020
https://eurasiantimes.com/boeings-f-18- ... -jet-deal/
27 July 2021
Angad Singh, Project Coordinator with the Observer Research Foundation’s (ORF) Strategic Studies Program, told Forbes that Boeing will become the frontrunner since “they have done the most work toward de-risking and validating their offering and are the only ones to have done physical flight testing.”
========================================Several military experts have highlighted that the Rafale may have an edge over the Super Hornet, given the government’s $8.7-billion deal with France for 36 Rafale warplanes for the Indian Air Force. The French Navy already operates a single-seat version of the Rafale, known as Rafale M which has a stronger airframe, longer nose gear leg, and a larger tail hook between the engines. The jet is equipped with SPECTRA internal Electronic Warfare (EW) system, “which is the cornerstone of the Rafale’s outstanding survivability against the latest airborne and ground threats,” according to Dassault Aviation. Dassault has made a case to equip the IAF and Navy with the same platform, for better logistics, maintenance, and industrial support. “Dassault with joint venture partner Reliance has a Make in India proposal already in place and envisages all 57 aircraft to be delivered from its facility at Mihan (near Nagpur),” as reported by Business Standard.
This article is from last year (Dec 2020).....
Indian Navy wants to join IAF in fighter jet shopping
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 264017.ece
06 Dec 2020
In 2017, the Navy has floated a Request For Information (RFI) to global fighter manufacturers and the response is being evaluated. However, with the new jet under development and also factoring in budgetary constraints, the Navy is in the process of cutting down the number of fighters from 57 to around 36. The final decision is awaited.
To further optimise the process, it is now looking to combine it with the IAF. However, it has to be seen how this is taken forward as the IAF RFI was open to both single and twin-engine fighters while the Navy has a stated requirement for a twin-engine jet to operate off its carriers.
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If you are 16-18 years of age, now is a good time to apply for NDA exam. Or complete your BE and apply to the defence forces.
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https://twitter.com/AeroimagesChris/sta ... 67841?s=20 ----> IN 331, the 12th P-8I of the Indian Naval Air Arm.
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https://twitter.com/manupubby/status/14 ... 11777?s=20 ---> Admiral Aquilino of @INDOPACOM says interoperability is the biggest challenge for security partners in the region that is being overcome everyday. "Having the same equipment really helps".
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/statu ... 10273?s=20 ---> If that is really a concern, then US should immediately junk its issues about S-400 and give India (at least Navy) F-35s. India is the only QUAD coutnry without the F-35.
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/statu ... 59680?s=20 ---> Pleased to receive Commander US @INDOPACOM Admiral John Aquilino. Interesting discussion on developments in the Indo-Pacific.
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/statu ... 10273?s=20 ---> If that is really a concern, then US should immediately junk its issues about S-400 and give India (at least Navy) F-35s. India is the only QUAD coutnry without the F-35.
https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/statu ... 59680?s=20 ---> Pleased to receive Commander US @INDOPACOM Admiral John Aquilino. Interesting discussion on developments in the Indo-Pacific.
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Read this article from last year about interoperability
Ike and Charles de Gaulle Participate in Cross-Deck Aircraft Launches and Recoveries
https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=112272
03 March 2020
Ike and Charles de Gaulle Participate in Cross-Deck Aircraft Launches and Recoveries
https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=112272
03 March 2020
"The exchange of traps and catapults of a French Rafale on Ike and a U.S. Super Hornet on CDG [Charles de Gaulle] not only displayed the versatility of each country's naval air power, but was a striking visual of comradery in arms of two great powers at sea," said Capt. Trevor Estes, commander Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3. "The Battle Axe team was honored to execute the first trap by a Rhino aboard the CDG and more importantly, extend even further an already strong allied relationship through inter-operations in the skies over the Mediterranean."
"The dual-carrier operation represents a high-end interoperability showcase for our two navies," said Rear Adm. Marc Aussedat, commander, Task Force 473. "It is a concrete way to enhance our know-how to operate together, amongst which a swift ability to plug, to share tactical information, to catch and catapult aircraft indifferently on either aircraft carrier and to couple our fighting spirits in a complex maritime environment for a wide range of actions alongside."
“Operating with Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean is a fantastic representation of the inter-connectedness between France and the United States,” said Capt. Kyle Higgins, Ike’s commanding officer. “It was truly an honor working together to facilitate the launching and recovering of our nation’s aircraft on our respective carriers, showcasing the similarities between our two sea-faring nations.”
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https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 55562?s=20 ----> You all have seen the pic of P-8A with their bomb bay open, well here is a P-8I too.
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https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 83234?s=20 ---> RD33MKs being serviced. That is an amazing pic, just look at the plumbing.
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https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 18531?s=20 ---> Tail No 824 with an R-73
https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 14978?s=20 ---> Tail No 824 with a R-77
https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 46464?s=20 ---> Tail No 671 with afterburners
https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 14978?s=20 ---> Tail No 824 with a R-77
https://twitter.com/singhshwetabh71/sta ... 46464?s=20 ---> Tail No 671 with afterburners
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https://twitter.com/livefist/status/143 ... 44806?s=20 ---> Don’t think we’ve seen this shot before of an Indian Navy P-8I on final approach to Dabolim. Presidential colour to be awarded to naval aviation on Sept 6.
https://twitter.com/arunp2810/status/14 ... 32064?s=20 ---> Are you sure this is DABOLIM?
https://twitter.com/arunp2810/status/14 ... 32064?s=20 ---> Are you sure this is DABOLIM?
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Colours for Indian Naval Aviation, but the cracks are showing
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/ ... s-showing/
By Angad Singh, 02 Sept 2021
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/ ... s-showing/
By Angad Singh, 02 Sept 2021
As India’s Naval Aviation enters its 68th year, a review of its strengths and weaknesses.
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https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/sta ... 22634?s=20 ----> President Kovind presents President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Aviation at INS Hansa in Goa.
Details: https://presidentofindia.nic.in/press-r ... l.htm?2014
Details: https://presidentofindia.nic.in/press-r ... l.htm?2014
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https://twitter.com/zone5aviation/statu ... 89794?s=20 ---> It's Naval Aviation, so I can't let the occasion go without a few pictures... The weather tried to play spoilsport but Hansa never disappoints!
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https://twitter.com/zone5aviation/statu ... 68224?s=20 ---> A great day today for Indian Naval Aviation, but an absolutely incredible one for me. Honoured to have my name alongside Pushpindar Singh's as the CNS released our book and presented it to the President of India at INS Hansa.
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FYI...Pushpinder Singh died from COVID-19 earlier this year.
https://twitter.com/zone5aviation/statu ... 94184?s=20 ---> To say I am overwhelmed today would be a massive understatement. I got my copy signed by RAdm SK Gupta MVC, CO of INAS 300 'White Tigers' in 1971 — and a great friend of Pushpindar Singh's. Virtually everyone had a fond memory to share, and he was missed terribly.
https://twitter.com/zone5aviation/statu ... 94184?s=20 ---> To say I am overwhelmed today would be a massive understatement. I got my copy signed by RAdm SK Gupta MVC, CO of INAS 300 'White Tigers' in 1971 — and a great friend of Pushpindar Singh's. Virtually everyone had a fond memory to share, and he was missed terribly.
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https://twitter.com/PRO_Vizag/status/14 ... 53700?s=20 ---> Fighter Training Squadron of Indian Navy, INAS 551 - ‘PHANTOMS’, based at Visakhapatnam, completes 60 years of dedicated service to the nation. The squadron has trained generations of Naval Fighter Pilots in the last six decades for the Carrier Borne Fighters of the Indian Navy.
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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 27657?s=20 --> Commissioned as a modest air station with only a few aircraft, INS Hansa has increased its prowess over the last six decades and is presently operating over 40 military aircraft, clocking an average yearly flying of over 5,000 hours.
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https://twitter.com/DefenceDecode/statu ... 17474?s=20 ---> Indian Navy's Sea King, Chetak and Kamov Ka-31 at INS Shikra.
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Another "schooling" session for Kaypius by none other than HVT Sir himself!
Read the series of tweets below, along with the pictures...
https://twitter.com/realkaypius/status/ ... 40644?s=20 ---> Navy's car versus garage problem.
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/14410 ... 04745?s=20 ---> The ALH with tail boom folding has been flying for some time.
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/14410 ... 60038?s=20 --->
Read the series of tweets below, along with the pictures...
https://twitter.com/realkaypius/status/ ... 40644?s=20 ---> Navy's car versus garage problem.
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/14410 ... 04745?s=20 ---> The ALH with tail boom folding has been flying for some time.
https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/14410 ... 60038?s=20 --->
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KayPus needs schooling! So glad someone with lots of cred is doing it!!
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https://twitter.com/realkaypius/status/ ... 39873?s=20 --->
Glad to accompany the high-level naval delegation led by Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, DCNS, during their visit to HAL on Sep 23.
(Prototype ALH under flight tests with tail boom folding in the background).
Glad to accompany the high-level naval delegation led by Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, DCNS, during their visit to HAL on Sep 23.
(Prototype ALH under flight tests with tail boom folding in the background).
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https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/144 ... 38434?s=20 ---> For good measure. Tail boom folding operation on an ALH MKIII was demonstrated in early November 2020 itself.
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Certification is expected by July next yearRakesh wrote:https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/144 ... 38434?s=20 ---> For good measure. Tail boom folding operation on an ALH MKIII was demonstrated in early November 2020 itself.
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Is main rotor not a fully folding design?
In the pictures I see 1 is always in the front of the cabin, while the other 3 are neatly folded at the back of the machine.
In the pictures I see 1 is always in the front of the cabin, while the other 3 are neatly folded at the back of the machine.
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Why would you fold 4, when 3 can fulfill the requirements? Folding each blade requires manpower, time and extra props to hold safely. Just guessing.
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ALH has a hingless main rotor which does not lend itself to easy blade folding as I recall. What you see in the picture has been done in the cosy comfort of a hangar and requires someone to climb up and not on a ships deck when the ship is rolling a pitching.Pratyush wrote:Is main rotor not a fully folding design?
In the pictures I see 1 is always in the front of the cabin, while the other 3 are neatly folded at the back of the machine.
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Requirements of a ships hangar? ALH is not just for a Aircraft carrier my friend.SinghS wrote:Why would you fold 4, when 3 can fulfill the requirements? Folding each blade requires manpower, time and extra props to hold safely. Just guessing.
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But the Romeo and the old seaking both have main rotor that folds for stowage at the back of the cabin.ks_sachin wrote:
ALH has a hingless main rotor which does not lend itself to easy blade folding as I recall. What you see in the picture has been done in the cosy comfort of a hangar and requires someone to climb up and not on a ships deck when the ship is rolling a pitching.
Remember that both Royal Navy & USN have operated the Sea King for decades in the choppy north sea with no sign of trouble.
I wonder if 3 of 4 can be folded. What stops the 4th one from being folded.
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The first blade is along the length of the heli, ending where the cockpit starts. So doesn't affect stowage length altogether. So why to do it?ks_sachin wrote: Requirements of a ships hangar? ALH is not just for a Aircraft carrier my friend.
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I believe both of them have an automatic rotor folding mechanism. Plus both of them also have a hinged main rotor.Pratyush wrote:
But the Romeo and the old seaking both have main rotor that folds for stowage at the back of the cabin.
Remember that both Royal Navy & USN have operated the Sea King for decades in the choppy north sea with no sign of trouble.
I wonder if 3 of 4 can be folded. What stops the 4th one from being folded.
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Guys, I saw the NALH image with all main rotors folded and stowed.
https://youtu.be/bjUviawWlZU
At 3:36 in the play time.
This makes the offer for the French panthers much more logical. Because finally India has the capacity to build a competitive product. So offers a readymade product to try and sabotage it.
https://youtu.be/bjUviawWlZU
At 3:36 in the play time.
This makes the offer for the French panthers much more logical. Because finally India has the capacity to build a competitive product. So offers a readymade product to try and sabotage it.
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Pratyush ji,
This is a manual process and apparently time consuming, not something the IN wanted. From what I remember, IN was asking for a sub 5min timeframe for the blade folding operation to be concluded once secured.
This is a manual process and apparently time consuming, not something the IN wanted. From what I remember, IN was asking for a sub 5min timeframe for the blade folding operation to be concluded once secured.
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Any other helis that fulfill this 5 min req?Bala Vignesh wrote:Pratyush ji,
This is a manual process and apparently time consuming, not something the IN wanted. From what I remember, IN was asking for a sub 5min timeframe for the blade folding operation to be concluded once secured.
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Sea King perhaps?Cyrano wrote:Any other helis that fulfill this 5 min req?Bala Vignesh wrote:Pratyush ji,
This is a manual process and apparently time consuming, not something the IN wanted. From what I remember, IN was asking for a sub 5min timeframe for the blade folding operation to be concluded once secured.
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https://twitter.com/Amitraaz/status/144 ... 27207?s=20 ---> BEL's avionics for IN's long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, P-8I.