Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Abingdonboy]

Check this out, a real in-depth look at the Sarang team:

Precision pilots and their food

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Is Su-30MKI jets using Brahmos missiles

 

[Hellionworks]

How efficient would a BrahMos be with the Su-30 as a launch platform. And would anybody know if the PAK-FA would have the ability to carry the BrahMos or any other comparable medium-range cruise missile? I guess a stealth platform would be a force multiplier in regions where land-based cruise/ballistic missiles cannot be put in place.

 

[Hulk]

Is Su-30MKI jets using Brahmos missiles

Work was under progress to integrate them, I am not sure it is completed or not. I think by 2012 they will be done.

 

[SpArK]

Technically inclined? Indian combat helo integrated architecture & display specs [big PDF alert!]

http://www.hal-india.com/tender/rwrdc/Technical%20Specification-IADS.pdf

 

[SpArK]

3 more Super Hercs for India on flight test

 

[sathya]

IAF's first upgraded MiG-29 took to air a couple of days back in Russia as part of MiG-29 Upgradation program to increase the capability and service life of these frontline jets which were inducted into the IAF in 1980's. The first image of the MiG clearly shows a hump on its back which probably houses new and much more advance EWS (Electronic Warfare System). As part of the upgradation program the MiG-29 will receive following additions:


# New Engines: The existing RD-33 engines will be replaced by the upgraded RD-33 Series 3 engines which will be manufactured by HAL (Deal to mfg 120 units was signed in 2005). These engines boast a engine life of 2000hrs along with BARK-88 FADEC and KSU-941UB Removed control system.


# New Radar: A new radar will be installed replacing the older Phazotron RLPK-29. The new radar is Zhuk M2E which is a slot array radar and not a PESA. It will have a faster processor, allowing it to classify targets by type (for instance, fighters, bombers and helicopters) and to break-out formation targets flying at 20-30 meters apart. The radar can also be programmed to identify aircraft by type – in the case of a new type, it can record its reflected signal and later use it for identification. (Aviation Week)


# New sighting and targeting system: The MiG-29 will get UOMZ's KOLS-13SM FLIR, Sh-3UM-1 Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting system.

# New Ejection Seat: The existing ejection seats will be replaced with the K-36 D made by Zvezda.

# Other Systems: BKTsO Digital signal processor, BTsVM-90/BTsVM-486-2 (onboard computer), L-150NU (passive guiding missiles station), SVR video recording system, KARAT-B whole recording system, BINS-SP navigation system with GPS, A-053 radio-altmeter, MS-2 voice warning system.

The program also includes purchase of more missile, rockets, bombs and external fuel tanks. Notably it includes R-77 missiles which have range of 80kms and 160kms however it is not known which one India is getting.

 

[SpArK]

Govt to Phase-Out Majority of MiG Aircraft: Antony​

Against the backdrop of air crashes involving MiG fighters, Government today said it was planning to phase-out the majority of the Russian-origin jets from the Indian Air Force by 2017 and replace them with modern aircraft.

Defence Minister A K Antony told Rajya Sabha that a number of modern aircraft such as the Su-30 MKI, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and the Medium-Multirole Combat Aircraft (M- MRCA) would be procured to replace the squadrons of MiG 21s and MiG 23s.

The Air force have got a "clear-cut plan" to phase out these aircraft by 2017 and by the same time the induction of new aircraft like Sukhoi-30 MKI and, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will begin, Antony said while replying to a member's query on flight safety during Question Hour.

The Minister said the initial operational clearance for LCA has already been "successfully conducted" and it will be inducted in the Air Force "very soon".

On the proposal to procure 126 M-MRCA, Antony assured the members that the induction plan for the project was not lagging behind and will not take time up to 2020 to introduce these aircrafts in the IAF.

He said that large scale acquisition of Sukhoi-30 MKI, LCA and the MMRCA will take place within the next few years and acknowledged that such an exercise could not take place in past due to "historical reasons".

The Defence Minister sought to allay apprehensions that the quality of aircraft spare parts being supplied to the country has deteriorated after the break-up of Soviet Union and that it could be a reason for the aircraft accidents.

He said "quality is all right" and there was no complaint regarding it by and large but admitted that after the disintegration of Soviet Union, there are "some slippages in delivery" of the spare parts as companies manufacturing the products shifted bases.

Antony said the government is trying to handle the problems related to time schedule of deliveries of spare parts.

A statement was also laid in the House in which the ministry gave details of aircraft accidents in response to a question by Congress member T M Selvaganapath.

The statement said 12 accidents of IAF aircrafts took place during the last year in which 5 pilots, 11 service personnel and four civilians were killed while one such incident took place till February 18 in which no casualty was reported.

news.outlookindia.com | Govt to Phase-Out Majority of MiG Aircraft: Antony

 

[tprop988]

good news indeed.

the more you spend, the poorer your people will be. those money could have been better spend to improve your health care/education/roads and etc.

120+ fighters changes nothing, your capital is within our guided rocket's operational range. keep this in mind, that is the most important factors to consider.

there is only choice for india: stop being the neo-nazi in asia, stop fighting with all its neighbor countries.

oh yeah...!!! Look who is talking.... You were the ones with your pakistani brothers who forced us into such things. One forever threatening our territorial integrity on the Eastern Side at Arunachal Pradesh and the other forever threaten our Jammu and Kashmir. First look at yourself... You guys invaded Tibet and are going on with your Atrocities and Human Rights Violations in that region hiding everything from the international media by your so called "media blockade". Then again, you guys aid rogue nations like North Korea,etc. and arm such countries just for the sake of money such that they can threaten freedom and democracy which you guys seem to have forgoten due to your so called "Communism", you guys threaten free and peaceful countries like Taiwan, Japan,etc. and try to derail the regional stability... So tell me now... Who is Neo Nazi.. We Indians are not ruled by Despots.. We are a democracy not like you all. What we do today has its roots in the past and such that past is not repeated in the future. Our foreign policy has always been non-agression and non-oppression. Try to judge yourself first before commenting on others....

 

[jha]

Su-30 Vertical takeoff

********.com - SU-30 MKI vertical take off

 

[sudhir007]

Su-30mki

 

[sancho]

Su-30mki

Nice find! Looks like new MAWS, Laser and radar warner. More interesting are the wingtip ECM pods and it seems like an centerline EW jammer (Su 30 MKI Growler), the question is, will DARE develop them on basis of the Russian versions, or will there be a JV?
Do you have more pics, or can you post the link?

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Su-30mki

Very interesting add-ons (bells & whistles) showing in the picture. The "Flying Truck" looks like it will get some new 'loads'. Good.

 

[rockstarIN]

Indian President to honour IAF units

BAGDOGRA (PTI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will present the President's Standard (honour) to two units of Indian Air Force at Bagdogra IAF base, about 15 kms from Siliguri on March 9, a senior official said Saturday.

Air Marshal and AoC-in-chief K K Nohwar told a press conference that the 44 squadron and 110 helicopter unit (HU) had the fantastic track record of bravery and operation at the hour of need.

The President, who would arrive at Bagdogra airport on March 8 evening, would halt at Siliguri circuit house at night and participate in the IAF programme at IAF station next morning.

The 44 squadron was raised on April 6, 1961 at Chandigarh.

During the Sino-India conflict in 1962, this squad surprised everyone by air-lifting tanks at Chushul at an altitude of 14,000 feet. It again carried on incessant bombing against Pakistanis in 1971, the IAF press release said.

The 110 HU was raised on February 19, 1962 at Tezpur with only four helicopters. The unit successfully participated in different operations, some of them jointly with the army.

The units' contribution in the Bangladesh liberation was also commendable.

Besides in 1981, equipment, stores of National Hydel Corporation was airlifted by the unit to Bhairabi in Mizoram and in 1988 it took part in Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. The unit also did important flood relief service in different areas of the region.

Indian President to honour IAF units - Brahmand.com

 

[sathya]

now another unwanted irritation...
spat between russia and india for su 30 modification
although missile itself is ready..