Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[saumyasupratik]

IAF ground crew load a GRIFFIN 3 LGB on MiG-27.

The IAI GRIFFIN 3 is laser-guided bomb system made by Israel Aerospace Industries' MBT missile division. It is an add-on kit which is used to retrofit existing American Mark 82, Mark 83, Mark 84, British 1000lb bomb and other "dumb fire" gravity bombs, making them into laser-guided smart bombs (with the option of GPS guidance). Initial development for the GRIFFIN was completed in 1990 and GRIFFIN 3 is the latest version offered by IAI.

The GRIFFIN 3 conversion kit consists of a front "seeker" section and a set of steerable tailplanes. The GRIFFIN System provides much better hit accuracy than previous generation kits, even in high wind conditions or when aiming for a moving target. GRIFFIN 3 also offers trajectory shaping capability, which, when used with a penetration warhead, is integral to achieving maximum penetration. The Griffin 3 provides a 12km (6.5nm) stand-off range against ground targets.

In the IAF the GRIFFIN 3 is in service with the Su-30MKI, Jaguar IS and MiG-27 on the Biritish 1000lb bomb bodies manufactured by OFB. The LCA Tejas also flies with the GRIFFIN 3 and uses both the 1000lb OFB bomb body and IMIs PB-500 1000lb bomb body. They are fully compatible with the Rafael LITENING LDP in service with the IAF and just require the same PRF code for the laser before the bomb is loaded onto the aircraft.

Source : Tejas-India's MRCA
https://www.facebook.com/TejasMrca/...059529590839/1287412411322206/?type=3&theater

 

[Gessler]

One of the few pics of IAF Jaguar with Harpoon out there - save it on your drive, people.

I think I saw only one other pic of this.

 

[Agent_47]

The Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), situated in Bengaluru

 

[mkb95]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1288306934566087

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Spicy

 

[GuardianRED]

Spicy

Spicy? Circa?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Spicy? Circa?

Mirage with spice kit. Recent image.

 

[GuardianRED]

Mirage with spice kit. Recent image.

Doesn't look like an upgrade Mirage (?) ... still what equipment is on the center pylon?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Doesn't look like an upgrade Mirage (?) ... still what equipment is on the center pylon?
View attachment 343462

I didnt even see that, not so sure.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
18-October, 2016 18:01 IST
Air Force Wives Welfare Association Annual General Body Meeting Held At Subroto Park New Delhi

Annual General Body Meeting of AFWWA was held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi on 18 Oct 16, parallel to Air Force Commanders’ Conference. Annual Report of AFWWA was presented by Honorary Joint Secretary AFWWA in AGBM showing statement of its financial position and welfare activities concluded for the financial year 2015-16. A programme for the coming year, which shall further the aims of the Association was also presented. All points presented in the meetings were passed unanimously.

A well-coordinated entertainment programme was presented by its member on this occasion. Outstanding AFWWA members were awarded for their contribution to the Society. AFWWA Annual Magzine ‘SANGINI’ was also released in the AGBM.

Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) is a Society registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 (Regn No. 4708 dated 28 Oct 1970) and working with main objective of providing assistance to families of the Air Force personnel and civil society.

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[Avyator]

So what is the latest force planning for the IAF? How many Pak Fa's? Are we definitely doing MII for Rafale? And if rumors of a second single engine fighter are true, why on Earth are we going for a second plane of that type when we already have Tejas and when we already have too diverse a fleet?

@PARIKRAMA (I assume if anyone knows its you) ?

 

[Hindustani78]

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar interacting with the Air Force Commanders, during the Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on October 19, 2016.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Air Force Commanders and senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, during the concluding day of Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on October 19, 2016.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-crashlands-in-uttarakhand/article9239871.ece
Updated: October 19, 2016 18:11 IST
Around 15 personnel of Army and Air Force had a narrow escape today when an IAF helicopter, in which they were travelling, crashed after taking off near the Mana village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.

The Mi-17 V5 helicopter was practising ‘inter-valley movement’ at Ghastoli helipad between Badrinath and Mana Pass when the mishap took place at around 9:25 a.m., the IAF said.

However, all occupants including members of the crew and personnel of the Indian Army’s 12 Grenadiers were reported safe, the IAF added.

There was neither any civilian casualty or damage to civilian property, it said.

A colonel rank officer is looking into the accident to ascertain its cause.

 

[Hindustani78]

EMB 135 I (Embraer) fitted with antenna and Air-to-Air refuelling facilities, at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru.

 

[Hindustani78]

Air Warriors display of continuity drill with rifles during the Passing-out parade at Air Force Station Tambaram, in Chennai on Friday. UNI PHOTO

 

[GuardianRED]

ROAF cadets?