After MMRCA, Mid Air refueller and Fighter aircraft for Aircraft Carrier

[xataxsata]

After MMRCA, Mid Air refueller and Fighter aircraft for Aircraft Carrier

Guys as we are closing on MMRCA next target is:

- Mid Air refueller for Indian Air Force
- Fighter aircraft for Aircraft Carrier

I think Airbus A330 MRTT and Naval Rafale will be the best.

There will be less expenditure, hassle and more synergy.

And we will be saved from any American threat or blackmail too.


Please share your thoughts.

 

[sancho]

The tender was about to be reissued (as usual), but Boeing backed out, because they wanted to concentrate on the US tanker competition. However, now that they won it, there might be a chance for them to come back. If they do, I have no doubt about that they will win, not because they offer the better aircraft, but because they are cheaper and the cost was the issue with the A330 MRTT, the IL 78 is out for sure.
Naval MMRCA, Rafale all the way!

 

[blackops]

Sancho any idea about the numbers of n mmrca

 

[sancho]

Sancho any idea about the numbers of n mmrca

Last figure I heared was 40.

 

[jha]

Sancho any idea about the numbers of n mmrca

Last figure I heared was 40.

Too early to speculate..We are atleast 8 years from signing any deal..And in 8 years a lot can happen..
Everything will depend on how our economy shapes up. Plus what IN will want in 2015..

 

[sancho]

Too early to speculate..We are atleast 8 years from signing any deal..And in 8 years a lot can happen..
Everything will depend on how our economy shapes up. Plus what IN will want in 2015..

No Jha, in 8 years IAC 2 should be inducted, which means a decision about the fighters must be taken way earlier, because that will be important in the design stage. I do believe that the outcome of MMRCA can have an impact on the naval competition as well, especially with Rafale as one of the shortlisted, it is just logical move. Bigger order and more commonality = reduced costs and more benefits in terms of ToT, or customisation. Ease of traing and logistics and not to mention that the French navy will be happy to provide assistance with their experience.

 

[GUNS-N- ROSES]

After MMRCA, Mid Air refueller and Fighter aircraft for Aircraft Carrier

Guys as we are closing on MMRCA next target is:

- Mid Air refueller for Indian Air Force
- Fighter aircraft for Aircraft Carrier

I think Airbus A330 MRTT and Naval Rafale will be the best.

There will be less expenditure, hassle and more synergy.

And we will be saved from any American threat or blackmail too.


Please share your thoughts.

india has already cancelled airbus refueller deal. as regards to naval rafale. it will only make sense if rafale wins MMRCA deal.

 

[tushar]

^^^
I hope they sign n-MMRCA deal along with MMRCA so that prices could be negotiated but IN never did the technical evaluation....This deal is supposed to be signed in a couple of years...

 

[GUNS-N- ROSES]

^^^
I hope they sign n-MMRCA deal along with MMRCA so that prices could be negotiated but IN never did the technical evaluation....This deal is supposed to be signed in a couple of years...

our babus are not that smart.

i heard our navy was keen to send proposal for naval MMRCA it was shot down by some babu in MOD. apparently they pass IAS only to enjoy perks.