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On the centerline pylon, there seems to be a fuel tank as well - rather slender for a fuel tank though - or is it another type of pod?nachiket wrote:The MICA has given the M2k such a quantum leap in capability. From 1 drop tank + 2 BVR + 2CCM (max loadout) to 2 Drop tanks + 4 BVR + 2 CCM (also with limited BVR capability). Increasing fuel, payload and lethality of the missiles all at the same time. Shame it took so long for us to start upgrading them thanks to the cost. They had become practically irrelevant for the air-superiority role in the IAF. If there had been a conflict in the late 2000's-mid-2010's period, our M2k's would have been relegated to strike missions only and would have required Su-30 escorts.
There is nothing on the center pylon. Just the quality of the image and light playing tricks.dkhare wrote: On the centerline pylon, there seems to be a fuel tank as well - rather slender for a fuel tank though - or is it another type of pod?
So, 3 external fuel tanks, 4 RF MICA AAMs, and 2 IR MICA AAMs. A loadout for extended CAP probably. Before the upgrade, they would also carry the Remora pod on the outer station further reducing missile loadout.
There is a centerline drop tank.nachiket wrote:There is nothing on the center pylon. Just the quality of the image and light playing tricks.dkhare wrote: On the centerline pylon, there seems to be a fuel tank as well - rather slender for a fuel tank though - or is it another type of pod?
So, 3 external fuel tanks, 4 RF MICA AAMs, and 2 IR MICA AAMs. A loadout for extended CAP probably. Before the upgrade, they would also carry the Remora pod on the outer station further reducing missile loadout.
I always though MIG21 was merely piece of metal attached to an Engine - aerodynamically.chetak wrote:This, to me, still remains a classic, and one of the most beautiful aircraft built so far.
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chandrabhan wrote:I always though MIG21 was merely piece of metal attached to an Engine - aerodynamically.chetak wrote:This, to me, still remains a classic, and one of the most beautiful aircraft built so far.
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Agreed. I think the original (i.e. pre-upgrade) Mig-21 single-seater was one of the most beautiful planes made.chetak wrote:This, to me, still remains a classic, and one of the most beautiful aircraft built so far.
https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 6298572800Deputy Chief of the Air Staff:
Depleting fighter squadron strength is a matter of concern & being addressed by 36 Rafales, to be followed by 83 LCA Mk.1As, other LCA variants, AMCA
Induction of additional Dornier 228s, C-130s and C-17s have enhanced IAF transport fleet
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The AWACS-India project is progressing but financial crunch had delayed acquisition of more FRAs, some could be taken on dry-lease. More Netra AEW&C aircraft will be obtained
MALE UAVs: IAF is lead Service for 127 of these while there is also requirement for HALEs
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PGMs, unguided bombs, 125kg precision bombs, other smart weapons incl glide bombs are to be dev/manufactured in India
BEL are working on range of ground based radar for low level long range tasks while more Akash SAMS are ordered & VSHORDs to be inducted for both IAF & Army
Lockheed Martin cannot unilaterally offer the F-35 for sale. They haven't yet asked, or been permitted, to offer the platform as a DCS. It is believed that the broad export clearence for the platform, granted to expedite international partnerships and expand the program, basically limits LM's ability to offer a bespoke DCS like they can with other products in their portfolio. They haven't even, yet, unilaterally negotiated a PBL for the system (outside of the DSCA framework). They also have very limited ability to offer industrial partnerships given how new the system is and how they've locked in other US and international industrial partners for component supply over the first few full rate production lots. Therefore any F-35 deal would involve a direct government to government exchange (official request and FMS use case) which is a political non-starter, in the near to medium, term due to the S-400 sale.abhik wrote:Khan are offering us the F-21 because that is exactly have we have asked for, unfortunately nobody in power seems to have realised the folly of not asking the the latest tech available i,e, F-35, instead of protracting the MMRCA X circus.
No one has been able to yet field a 5GFA in under 14-15 years of systems development effort. This despite having tech demonstrators and prototypes. Not the US, not Russia and probably not China (and who knows what quality they have) either. So those upgraded LCA's, MWF's and twin engined naval 4+ gen fighters are all good interim steps as the 15-20 year 5GFA journey is pursued. You can accelerate what you've matured and mastered already. It is very difficult to accelerate things that need to be invented (like stealth, materials, and a whole host of technologies associated with the AMCA).Philip wrote:
If the need for a stealth bird is felt in this decade,it is more likely that a limited number of SU-57 s are bought outright than the F-35 for the reasons mentioned ( political).Why we should pursue the AMCA with greater vigour and earlier induction,say around 2030
We should pursue a 6th gen fighter with greater vigour and induction around 2040, instead of reinventing the 5-th gen wheel with the AMCA when we already have Su-57E as options.Philip wrote:Why we should pursue the AMCA with greater vigour and earlier induction,say around 2030, instead of reinventing the 4th-gen wheel with the LCA Mk-2 when we already have Rafales,MIG-29/35s as options.
In continuation, why invent the wheel at all, just import it...maybe from Russiam_saini wrote:We should pursue a 6th gen fighter with greater vigour and induction around 2040, instead of reinventing the 5-th gen wheel with the AMCA when we already have Su-57E as options.Philip wrote:Why we should pursue the AMCA with greater vigour and earlier induction,say around 2030, instead of reinventing the 4th-gen wheel with the LCA Mk-2 when we already have Rafales,MIG-29/35s as options.
Apologies for the sarcasm but we haven't even fully invented the 4-th gen wheel at all so where does the question of re-inventing comes in?
The LCA Mk-2/MWF is single-engined not twin-engined (you are getting confused with the TEDBF for the Navy), and the engine for it was sorted out a long time ago.Philip wrote:Why we should pursue the AMCA with greater vigour and earlier induction,say around 2030, instead of reinventing the 4th-gen wheel with the LCA Mk-2 when we already have Rafales,MIG-29/35s as options. Increased numbers of LCA Mk-1As,Bs,whatever would be a simpler task than developing the twin-engined MK-2 when we haven't got the engine sorted out thus far.
An IR lock is much harder to break and jam, especially if you are a high altitude and have the sun behind you; blue skies and no other heat source!. In Abhinandan's case the firing position was not a tail shot; that meant that flares which are typically positioned to deter tail-chase would not be effective either. IR missiles are also stealthy and passive; the targeted aircraft can not sense their presence by emissions and may not take evasive action.sudeepj wrote:
One thing to consider is that R73's can be launched at a very high off-boresight angle. Even as high as 90 degrees. The same is likely not true for the R77 because the beam angle of the Kopyo in the Mig21 nosecone is likely not as wide.
Fulcrum+Astra
IAF+IN
A crushing combo
When was this photo taken?? If recently, it shows that the Hawks have already been kitted up for war. I guess we have to expect that all the IAF Hawks have this set up now, till war clouds recede.Kakarat wrote:Are the Suryakirans carrying a Gun pod in the centerline?
The Astra missile uses Vympel P-72-1D rail launcher that is also used for R-73E missileAditya_V wrote:Where is the Astra missile in the photo- the aircraft looks like in clean config.
Can we please avoid silly comments in a serious discussion?V_Raman wrote:It is the new super Mig 29 - can catch an Astra fired from ground and relaunch it mid air for improved stealth!!
Best to check with Vishal J & Angad Singh since they work closely with SKAT team.Kakarat wrote:Are the Suryakirans carrying a Gun pod in the centerline?