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    HAL Tejas | Updates, News & Discussions-[Thread 2]

    It doesnt matter if the FOC is delayed as the order for 20 copies of IOC standard needs to be manufactured first which will take atleast till end off 2017. So if FOC is achieved by end of 2016 also its should be fine. anyway HAL cannot manufacture FOC standard copies till they finish the first...
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    BVR missiles to be test fires from Tejas in July

    Python is AAM and near BVR, Tejas is also integrated with R73. And BVR for now will be I-Derby ER ( around 100 KM range). Astra is stll in development and will take some time for refinements. Once that's done it will also be mated with Tejas. I-Derby ER – All New Performance | Paris Air Show...
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    TEJAS FACTS

    It doesn't matter as the FOC date has no impact on delivery schedule to IAF as they'll be receiving 20 IOC MK1 first, so ADA/HAL have all the time like 2 years to take care of refinements, e.g. the weight of the fighter and drag can be further reduced.
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    HAL Tejas | Updates, News & Discussions-[Thread 2]

    Got this link while surfing, Looks pretty cool if its done. With such performance boast over Derby, LCA will be able to handle all its opponents, I-Derby ER – All New Performance | Paris Air Show 2015 content from Aviation Week PS read the last line is article.
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    Indigenous ‘Ghatak’ assault rifle cleared by Paramilitary forces

    I think this is the actual pic of Ghatak ( also posted by Kaku). The one posted along with article seems to be previous attempt of AK clone. but the new one seems to be good.
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    Perform or perish is the new mantra in the Defence Ministry

    This guy is well educated and understands whats BS when someone tells him dates etc. At last we have someone as DM who is fit for the job.
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    Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan

    RIP, We have a cross road named after him. At-least this way a real hero will be remembered.
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    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    Agreed. But GOI/IAF usually keeps all numbers separately so that the figure looks small, in this case the $12 billion is from French media so I still believe the $12 billion is flyaway cost and as you said $3-4 billion for training+ weapons etc. and the life cycle costs were always speculated...
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    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    An interesting link of approx flyaway cost: Modern aircraft flyaway costs « Defense Issues
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    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    The $12 billion might be flyaway cost which means cost of each bird little less than $100 million which was our guess and I believe the lifetime cost might be $20 billion which I think is also fine. any thoughts tx
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    Warranty Compromise Agreed on India Rafale Contract

    Thanks Well The news itself states it could be Su30MKI ==>SU35S "The Defense News report did not specify the details of the differences between the Su-35 and the Su-35S. However, a Chinese military expert cited by the Global Times stated that the fifth-generation fighter will likely be based on...
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    Preparation on for Fresh Trial of Astra

    Thanks, By the way, I found this useful link on BVRs. Air-to-air missile non-comparison table
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    Preparation on for Fresh Trial of Astra

    Thanks. The Range looks slightly misleading as A 120 C7 is supposed to have a range of 120 KM, C5 is 105, Mica is supposed to have a range equal to Derby which is 65 KM. The Range mentioned here is engagement range?
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    Preparation on for Fresh Trial of Astra

    Tx for clarification. So there are no Astra - 1 and Astra - 2 versions. There is single version which has a range of 80Km (Max). If true then its good as Vanilla R-77 is 80KM class missile with a weight of 175 Kgs.
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    Soldier from Karnataka dies trying to save drowning man

    We salute you for your bravery. RIP
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    Preparation on for Fresh Trial of Astra

    Again the news is confusing on its range at one place it states as 80 and at the end says 100km and in most of the other sources it states 'The current version will have max range of 40 and later version will be 80'. So what is its max range at altitude ( Max altitude). Any one has this info? (...
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    India & Russia Sign Intention Protocol For Prelimnary Design Work of Sukhoi Su-35S Super Flanker

    My Understanding to this news is India wants to study 35S and devise plan to implement the same or better in Super MKI. And as usual our journos jumbled and made a new news out of this. Just a guess... :)
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    HAL Tejas | Updates, News & Discussions-[Thread 2]

    The cockpit looks pretty old. They could have added frame less HUD.
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    Rafale & Sukhoi Can't Replace Each Other: IAF Chief

    Well - Prasun to some extent tried to explain this by saying IAF wants a Fighter which can deliver load in Terrain hugging mode which apart from M-2000, to some extent Jaguar can do (Presently in inventory). Mig-35, SU are basically Air Superiority fighters and can fulfill this job only...
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    Rafale & Sukhoi Can't Replace Each Other: IAF Chief

    Probably IAF is struck with Add-ons which they themselves do not want, due to which all aircraft including Tejas is getting delayed. (i.e. Know how, industrial adv etc). At the end of the day IAF seems to be the loser.
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