Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[sancho]

Some more of the Mig 29UPG

 

[SQ8]

They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank

 

[sancho]

They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank

Not to forget IFR, but that's the way to go to remove weakpoints of a fighter. The outcome will be a way better multi role fighter, with decent range and endurance for IAFs low end.

 

[Koovie]

They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank

Yes, range is one of the major drawbacks of the classic Mig 29. But thats not surprising since it was intended to be a tactical fighter.

 

[SQ8]

Yes, range is one of the major drawbacks of the classic Mig 29. But thats not surprising since it was intended to be a tactical fighter.

I think the argument is less about tactical(the F-111 was called Tactical Fighter experimental yet its range was quite a bit)..but rather the purpose.
The Mig-29 was designed as a defensive fighter(and not just the high low mix).. and hence was not expected to be used offensively as such. in contrast.. the su-27 was designed to fly out with the attack aircraft..

 

[anathema]

Good video of Mig29K

Not sure if you all have recognized...the IAF pilot shown in the video is AM Harish Masand. The person who was instrumental in inducting Mig 29 in IAF. FIghter pilot extraordinaire...If you get a change read his article where he compares Mig29 and M2K, eye opening article and speaks to the potency of this aircraft.

 

[ANPP]

I think the argument is less about tactical(the F-111 was called Tactical Fighter experimental yet its range was quite a bit)..but rather the purpose.
The Mig-29 was designed as a defensive fighter(and not just the high low mix).. and hence was not expected to be used offensively as such. in contrast.. the su-27 was designed to fly out with the attack aircraft..

F111 was much more than a tactical fighter.

 

[SQ8]

F111 was much more than a tactical fighter.

Depends on the usage..
the B-52 is a strategic bomber used for tactical air support in Afghanistan..Doesnt take away from its original design purpose.

 

[sancho]

They really have gone all out to increase the range on the short legged fulcrum.. with the Fatback.. and the PTB-3000 tank

Btw, I checked some of my older load configs and the net, it seems the tank is the PTB-1500:

http://s7.directupload.net/images/130228/sp3w7b88.jpg


The PTB-3000 should be this one:

 

[Abingdonboy]

I had been previously ignorant to the fact that (supposedly) the IAF's C-17s will be coming with ELBIT (HALBIT?) DIRCMs:


Elbit Systems' DIRCM to be Integrated on Boeing Military Aircraft & Helicopters | Defense Update - Military Technology & Defense News


Judging by the list of Boeing a/c ELBIT will "kit-out" it is fair to assume Indian CH-47Fs and AH-64Es will come with the same tech.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Not sure if you all have recognized...the IAF pilot shown in the video is AM Harish Masand. The person who was instrumental in inducting Mig 29 in IAF. FIghter pilot extraordinaire...If you get a change read his article where he compares Mig29 and M2K, eye opening article and speaks to the potency of this aircraft.

@anathema; you have made a mistaken ID in your post, the Indian T/Pilot in the video is Capt Ahuja IN who later happened to be CO Hansa when the MiG-29s were inducted into IN's Black Panthers Squadron. Commisioning CO of the squadron was Cdr Theophilius who is now a TP.
Wg Cdr H Masand was the commisioning CO of the IAF squadron of MiG-29s at Lohegaon in 1985. Later he was AOC at the same base before rising to AM rank and superannuation. And he (like many other IAF pilots) has a great affinity to the MiG-29.
The rest of the facts are OK. Harish Masand also flew in the MiG-35 when it made demo flights in Aero exhibition in Bangalore. But he was retired then.

 

[Mujraparty]

Three Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft are presently operationalized in the Indian Air Force (IAF). AWACS are meant as force multipliers for specific area cover and not for surveillance of the entire space of our country. All three AWACS are part of Network Centric Operations and are able to provide adequate coverage of specified areas in Net Centric Operations. Enhancement of airborne surveillance and Command & Control capabilities of IAF is sought to be achieved through procurement of additional AWACS.

To leverage the experience and expertise gained in the design and development of Airborne Early Warning & Control Systems, a project proposal for indigenous development of AWACS (India) by DRDO has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 12th February, 2013. The development of AWACS (India) is envisaged to be completed in 84 months from the date of formal sanction of the Programme.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to shriP. Viswanathanin Lok Sabha today.

 

[ANPP]

Three Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft are presently operationalized in the Indian Air Force (IAF). AWACS are meant as force multipliers for specific area cover and not for surveillance of the entire space of our country. All three AWACS are part of Network Centric Operations and are able to provide adequate coverage of specified areas in Net Centric Operations. Enhancement of airborne surveillance and Command & Control capabilities of IAF is sought to be achieved through procurement of additional AWACS.

To leverage the experience and expertise gained in the design and development of Airborne Early Warning & Control Systems, a project proposal for indigenous development of AWACS (India) by DRDO has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 12th February, 2013. The development of AWACS (India) is envisaged to be completed in 84 months from the date of formal sanction of the Programme.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to shriP. Viswanathanin Lok Sabha today.

Mat be he was talking about bigger AWACS which was under consideration. Smaller one with EMB145 is near to demonstration though.

 

[Abingdonboy]

IAF's SPYDER ADS

Firing the Python 5 missile:

Command & Control Unit:

Missile Loading Unit:

Notice that the TATA LPTA 1623 6X6 and LPTA 3138 8X8 are the carrier vehicles!

 

[sancho]

Just because it is simply a cool looking fighter: