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Both belong to different class. Sadly, MTA was in a category of its own. With 20 tons payload over 2000 km, there isn't too many options to replace the plan except maybe KC-390 of Embraer, Brazil. It's difficult to see C-130 as a replacement of MTA as both have different roles albeit with...

Israel Navy Sa'ar 5 corvette ? Good Day!

Yup. They got the order and they are outsourcing some of the work to other shipyards. Souce: http://www.grse.nic.in/eoi/EOI_ASW_SWC_R1.pdf Good Day!

Brother, the news you posted is outdated. In 2013, there was 0 export orders for rafale. Please go through Dassault publications from July, 2016. Year 2018, French state will have an outstanding order of 31 jets. This is without considering the next Tranche order expected for 2020-25 timeline...

I'd be surprised if India accepts a full squadron of rafale each year. I guess I'll pray you are right. Good Day!

The Production output was 8 jets in 2015, against the capacity of 11/year. This is mainly due to 3 units being reconfigured for Egypt from Fr AF standard. Order Backlog 2014: France(43) 2015 Total - 8 units 2015 - First Half 1 unit for France 3 units for Egypt 2015 - First Half 4 units...

I'm picking up some data. Will post it today or tomorrow unless someone beats me to it. The delivery plan has been already planned prior to today's news. Dassault had to provide the delivery timelines before the deal was concluded, which is atleast 2-3 months before this month. P.S: A rate...

Don't expect more than 3-6 rafales in 2018, but order might be concluded by 2020. Egypt order has a clause that additional aircraft will be ordered only after delivery execution of first tranche of 24 jets. Dassault is expecting to complete order by late 2017-early 2018. First Qatar aircraft...

Very true. I missed that one. However I'd have wished that the order went to L&T instead, at 700 tons we could expect a much earlier delivery schedule from L&T. At US$ 2.25 billion, it is infact a big project...

I think he meant Vishakapatnam class. http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/make-in-india-indian-navys-mormugao-second-ship-in-visakhapatnam-class-of-destroyers-set-to-be-launched/377265/ And They are being built at MDL, not GRSE. GRSE is currently executing orders for Karmota class...

Nope. Integration test is still going on for Cobham Radome. Good Day!

I'm hoping this is wrong. 8 warships in 6 years, what is this? Madagascar Navy? Good day!

How is the performance of F-16 MLU on higher altitude air bases? Im assuming block 52s should be fine, but do they operate a different engine in PAF fleet? Any idea anyone? Our Migs except Mig 29 wasn't really effective that high up, so I'm assuming PAF Mirages and F7 to have same problem...

This whole thread is pointless but thought I'd stop by and say you should buy a Su-35 before you claim it as a deal. If you do buy it, it is as game changer infact and many congradz to PAF. But till then stop quoting it. Its like Indian fanboys claiming F-22. Both makes no sense until something...

I fail to understand why they report Meteor purchase as a big surprise? Why don't they also say it comes with 2 engines as well? :hitwall: This was possible because no other export order existed, so only French AF had to make a sacrifice. Right now we got French, Qatar and Egypt. While French...

Very valid points and it is actually true. We just need to look at the past for a decent comparison. There is a reason why the Mirage proved to be a great asset compared to the rest of IAF fleet. This same reason will constrain the effectiveness of JF-17 on higher terrain. While I'm not sure...

P15B is employing modular construction. The answer is already on one of the posts pasted here. P.S: Among public sector shipyards, MDL and GRSE employ modular construction whereas, L&T and Pipavav are the private yards. This is an answer for anyone wondering how L&T is delivering units upto 23...

Very interesting Livery. Nice work! Good Day!

Pakistan - Possible Iran - Possible Turkey - Not possible ( only NATO compatible aircraft will be operated) TFX project and F35 on-order. Saudi Arabia - Not possible ( Only western jets will be considered, probable customer of TFX) Bangladesh - Not possible ( Economy and threat perception...

It's because of lack of infrastructure. As soon as the hull is completed, the ship is launched so that the bay can be utilised for keel laying and assembly of the next ship. Bridge can be integrated off the dock. Yea all thanks to Modular construction being adopted across most shipyards. Our...