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  1. Sri

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

    Let me clear what I was saying The Current prototype of MK1A which is an airforce version will be based on NLCA right? and NLCA itself is based on LCA Trainer ( I hope this link explains this http://tarmak007.blogspot.in/2015/07/cmde-balaji-retd-takes-over-reins-of.html )? so MK1A does not need...
  2. Sri

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

    I Do not think we need to fix NLCA landing gear for MK1A prototype( If NLCA example is being used as template for MK1A) since NLCA is based on Trainer version which has normal landing gear, So I would think that the MK1A Prototype is based on trainer where in the second seat is removed. and yes...
  3. Sri

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

    Its happening... https://twitter.com/IndiaTodayFLASH CCS clears 2nd production line for tejas.
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    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    Prasun's comment on this situation on aesa, looks like IAF is trying too many To PARTHIB: If you want only AESA-MMRs of Israeli & Russian origin, then by all means do try convincing the French to install & integrate non-French AESA-MMRs on the Rafale & find out for yourself what the asking...
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    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    Well I understand that the development is more or less done and the first Production delivery will start in 2018/19 , but Indian context of MII its slightly late. @PARIKRAMA had earlier posted dates for possible delivery dates if selected for MII...
  6. Sri

    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    I tried to calculate on figures based on Google search . So there will always be lots of deviations. To me gripen looks best on paper, but as you said it's too late. Also let me know there are any reliable numbers for these planes. Yes at the time of procurement. But single engined fighter will...
  7. Sri

    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    It would be quite difficult to get exact figures but we can give some approx e.g. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uae-raises-possible-deal-for-quotblock-61quot-f-16-395235/ UAE is paying 200 million per plane according to link and without tot or offset ( I guess), Also taking flyaway...
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    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    No but atleast Grippen is atleast half a generation ahead and costs more or less the same.
  9. Sri

    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    As posted by @PARIKRAMA earlier Prasun Sen post Frankly I do not see both 'F' fitting into IAF. I expect Grippen will be the single engine fighter that will be signed. meanwhile MK will try to milk as much as possible to see how serious is Grippen TX
  10. Sri

    Make In India - Fighter Jet musings - News, Developments, Updates - F16,F18, Gripen, Any other

    From BRF, I read this and makes sense on why there is no second line of MK1 production as HAL is manufacturing more or less everything on its own Courtesy Shiv from BRF.
  11. Sri

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

    No It wont be, Since the Radar, HMDS etc are Israeli origin and would cost a fortune to integrate those. So Tejas will have only Indian and Israeli weapons ( to start with)
  12. Sri

    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    http://news.rediff.com/commentary/2016/sep/21/rafale-deal-cleared-to-be-signed-on-friday/0a70e0eb02d67f52709458d2fae46b50 CCS cleared finally. :)
  13. Sri

    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    Finally Chosen the right day ( 23rd Sept, Ashtami) :-) Ashtami: The Rudra rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of one's defenses, and fortification.
  14. Sri

    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    Wow If its costs around 540 Cr for fully loaded ( that's a steal). Even the Su MKI flyaway costing around 420 Cr. (http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/made-in-india-is-costlier-joint-development-is-mere-purchase/article8199677.ece ) - of-course some part of it is due to HAL productivity...
  15. Sri

    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    The 7th point is of great interest. will there be any Make in India deal signed along with off-shelf? I mean what is the total numbers discussed ( 36 +??). Thanks in Advance...
  16. Sri

    Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions [Thread 2]

    TOIlet reporting the file is with PM http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rafale-deal-closer-to-a-decision-sent-to-PMO-for-final-review/articleshow/53964866.cms
  17. Sri

    India powers past 6,000MW mark in nuclear energy

    I dont think discussing this topic any further will make sense. :D chill buddy
  18. Sri

    India powers past 6,000MW mark in nuclear energy

    I think I have already explained this. How can you have nuclear energy without nuclear fuel. Arguing in this path may not make sense.
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    India powers past 6,000MW mark in nuclear energy

    Hi as an ex- employee of CEA I can explain. India does not have Uranium reserves and created/installed reactors earlier only for experiment/Nuclear weapons ambition. Ofcourse it never went beyond that since India could not acquire uranium due to sanctions/non-signatory. There was no commercial...
  20. Sri

    Tejas to replace all MIG aircraft, says Odisha born chief designer

    I thought Pakistan is hedging J-10 with F-16. I mean If F-16 are not coming then J-10 would take that role. Let me know if this is a feasibility till 31 is in the horizon. How does Pakistan compare J-10 with F-16. And from when Pakistan is taking deliveries of J-10Bs
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