Second this. A couple of years ago, Shri Christopher had publikly stated that KAveri would fly this AI (on LCA). Kya hua? Enna aatchi. Was that plan shelved or is it in a slow-burner mode?
There was a quote from the French (A year ago? and probably as a part of the Rafale deal) after they looked at the KAveri design that it was good enough for flight tests- what did that statement mean. Any plans to integrate it with any airframe?
ramana wrote:
This is the PGK fuze that US has developed and ARDE is working on it.
China also has their version of Course Corrected Fuze. (CCF)
IA needs it urgently for shells for 155mm guns and 120 mm mortars.
Good to hear the parallel local effort in building this tech. Yes it will be major boost to the artillery force projection.
I was also thinking, further development of this project could have something similar to laser designation and targetting. The ground forces near the target designate the target using the portable laser pod. Then in pre-firing, the trajectory is already planned using the target lock. And in post-firing phase, the course is corrected in case it isn't accurate enough.
For some folks it appears that RM is not keen on reading between the lines when it comes to biases of forces and MoD babus. How she keeps herself knowledgeable on developments of weapons and platforms. Does she has any special interest in fighter planes?
Can we ask about making jet engine tech a national priority and really pushing it forward? Some updates on Kaveri will also be good, but at the ministerial level one may not have all the details...
Why there is no provision of slapping penalty for delays in production and there should be provision for incentives for advance deliveries.
Why accountability is not fixed in contracts?
"The two pilots ejected and are being administered treatment. One of the pilots is seriously injured and is being administered care. Both pilots ejected on time. We will give more details soon," HAL sources said. The sources added civilian has also been hurt and the debris from the crash has landed near ISRO layout in Yelahanka New Layout.
I personally think that Aero India show must be postponed. How can we show the world that we as a nation are enjoying a military event/show and at the same time expressing grief and anger.
Rest in peace brave heart! I think the show must go on, aerobatics is inherently very risky. We must show our resilience, a crash or a terrorist activity should not deter us from doing our regular work. I wish the show starts with a missing man formation in homage to all the martyrs we lost in the last 20-30 days.
hemant_sai wrote:I personally think that Aero India show must be postponed. How can we show the world that we as a nation are enjoying a military event/show and at the same time expressing grief and anger.
the show is not for anyone's enjoyment, saar.
It is for business, business promotion, scouting for new opportunities, networking and showcasing innovative products or their development thereof.
Questions for Aeroindia
When will we see Astra on Tejas?
When/If rocket pods, air to surface missiles & standoff mutation will be integrated on Tejas?
When will Brahmos NG testing start?
Will QRSAM have a navy version?
Kakarat wrote:Questions for Aeroindia
When will we see Astra on Tejas?
When/If rocket pods, air to surface missiles & standoff mutation will be integrated on Tejas?
When will Brahmos NG testing start?
Will QRSAM have a navy version?
https://twitter.com/writetake/status/10 ... 2417293312 ---> Here's the ALH with tail boom folded for compact stowage on board ships at Aero India 2019. This is an airworthy ALH owned by HAL and the tail boom is a mock up. HAL has undertaken this project based on an Indian Navy request.
Kakarat wrote:Questions for Aeroindia
When will we see Astra on Tejas?
When/If rocket pods, air to surface missiles & standoff mutation will be integrated on Tejas?
When will Brahmos NG testing start?
Will QRSAM have a navy version?
ashishvikas wrote:https://twitter.com/writetake/status/10 ... 2417293312 ---> Here's the ALH with tail boom folded for compact stowage on board ships at Aero India 2019. This is an airworthy ALH owned by HAL and the tail boom is a mock up. HAL has undertaken this project based on an Indian Navy request.
This is amazing news for ALH in IN and ICG service. Now if only they could get the full power handling gearbox in place!!
ashishvikas wrote:https://twitter.com/writetake/status/10 ... 2417293312 ---> Here's the ALH with tail boom folded for compact stowage on board ships at Aero India 2019. This is an airworthy ALH owned by HAL and the tail boom is a mock up. HAL has undertaken this project based on an Indian Navy request.
Some more pictures of the same helo. These shots are from Vayu Aerospace Review.
In an interview with Tarmak talks, the rotary div director Arup Chatterji mentioned about two new projects fkr navalisation of Helis - Folding Rotors - he mentioned rotors will fir in 2.7m space, not clear what that means exactly (guess he meant width wise), and other is folding tail boom. Great to see concept already realised.
I hope both initiatives work out ok.
Another interesting this from the interviews - ALH and LCH (and presumably LUH too) have the tail designed in such a way that at even if tail rotors fails, the heli doesnt loose control and the pilot can fly it to safety. According to the HAL GP Unii Pillai, very few Helis in the world has this feature designed in them.
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1098057718877900800 ---> BIG: Indian Air Force projects need for 250 of HAL's Indian Multirole Helicopter (HAL) to augment/replace Mi-17s later. Indian Navy joins design phase. Major update at Aero India 2019.
Acceptance of Necessity for 164 proposals worth Rs 2,79,950 crores accorded from 2014 to 2018 in various IDDM categories for Indian firms.
40% of work value of OFBs outsourced to private firms.
4000 aircraft of various kinds manufactured over the years.
424 Indian firms have obtained licence for defense production.
FDI worth 237 crores from 2014 to 2018 in defense industry
Key achievements:
Dhanush Howitzer, ATAGS, Scorpene - INS Kalavari, ATGMS, LCA, Akash Missile System, RWR export to Russia
Poor organization skills of babus on full display!
Company delegates, foreign officials, exhibitors and common people standing in front of gates, as no one being allowed in till 1pm
csaurabh wrote:Poor organization skills of babus on full display!
Company delegates, foreign officials, exhibitors and common people standing in front of gates, as no one being allowed in till 1pm
Saar, to be fair, the schedule is pretty clearly called out on the site: