Indian Navy still have eyes on F-35

[shree835]

It was 5 years ago when Indian Navy had floated a Request for Information (RFI) for a newer generation of aircraft which can operate from the two indigenous aircraft carriers, RFI was issued so that Indian navy could study the aircrafts,can be purchased to be operated for second aircraft carrier . Indian navy has already ordered 45 Mig 29Ks for the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant and also is supporting development of Naval LCA which will be operated along with Mig-29k .

INS Vishal, India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier which is planned to be of 65,000 ton displacement will be of CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration , which means aircraft will require catapult-assisted take-off . While Indian navy usually maintains commonality with aircrafts used by Indian air force in its fleet , but Indian navy clearly is not keen on Dassault Rafale M , since mostly likely a decision for purchase will happen post 2020-22 time frame , Navy is keen on purchase of 5th generation Fighter aircraft , since construction of second indigenous aircraft carrier is yet to take off and is still in drawing boards .

Lockheed Martin delegation has already briefed Indian navy few years ago on naval variants of the F-35B and C, suitable for operation from India’s current and future aircraft carriers. It will be interesting to see if Indian navy will still be interested in F-35 variant almost 10 years down the line

 

[kaykay]

Not if Pak-Fa naval will be ready by next decade. @sancho

 

[Sergi]

It was 5 years ago when Indian Navy had floated a Request for Information (RFI) for a newer generation of aircraft which can operate from the two indigenous aircraft carriers, RFI was issued so that Indian navy could study the aircrafts,can be purchased to be operated for second aircraft carrier . Indian navy has already ordered 45 Mig 29Ks for the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant and also is supporting development of Naval LCA which will be operated along with Mig-29k .

INS Vishal, India’s second indigenous aircraft carrier which is planned to be of 65,000 ton displacement will be of CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration , which means aircraft will require catapult-assisted take-off . While Indian navy usually maintains commonality with aircrafts used by Indian air force in its fleet , but Indian navy clearly is not keen on Dassault Rafale M , since mostly likely a decision for purchase will happen post 2020-22 time frame , Navy is keen on purchase of 5th generation Fighter aircraft , since construction of second indigenous aircraft carrier is yet to take off and is still in drawing boards .

Lockheed Martin delegation has already briefed Indian navy few years ago on naval variants of the F-35B and C, suitable for operation from India’s current and future aircraft carriers. It will be interesting to see if Indian navy will still be interested in F-35 variant almost 10 years down the line

Sources please.

Many things that can term the article not up to mark.

- IN has not yet decided about ski-jump or catapult or as some say EMAILS.
- some Navy guy had clearly said in past IN is not interested in F-35.
- US will not be comply with TOT demand
- there will be a PAK-Fa naval version.

 

[danger007]

Sources please.

Many things that can term the article not up to mark.

- IN has not yet decided about ski-jump or catapult or as some say EMAILS.
- some Navy guy had clearly said in past IN is not interested in F-35.
- US will not be comply with TOT demand
- there will be a PAK-Fa naval version.

E-MALS is not possible. .. unless India accepts US offer co-ssss. ..

 

[gau8av]

Sources please.

it's from idrw.org

Indian Navy still have eyes on F-35 | idrw.org

looks like a blog

 

[Sergi]

E-MALS is not possible. .. unless India accepts US offer co-ssss. ..

Thats what I am saying too.
Even steam catapult isnt as easy as some think.

 

[SrNair]

Feasibility is also a factor.F-35 is just too expensive .

 

[Oldman1]

Thats what I am saying too.
Even steam catapult isnt as easy as some think.

Indeed only 3 countries have such capability.

 

[Sergi]

Indeed only 3 countries have such capability.

And US is not likely to part away with it without certain weight.

 

[Oldman1]

And US is not likely to part away with it without certain weight.

Most likely. It does give advantages especially when launching heavier aircraft. Thats why you don't see such aircraft on Russian carriers.

 

[Sankpal]

Naaan sukhoi will be enough

 

[That Guy]

It will be interesting if the IN does go for the F-34. I wonder how PAF, and PN will respond, along with other local navies, including the Chinese.

 

[Oldman1]

It will be interesting if the IN does go for the F-34. I wonder how PAF, and PN will respond, along with other local navies, including the Chinese.

Can't do anything about it.

 

[That Guy]

Can't do anything about it.

Of course they can. By the time the F-35 makes it's way on to a IN carrier (if it happens), other options will be available for surrounding nations. Russia and China are both working on 5th gen, and European nations are working on ways to counter 5th gen tech.

 

[Oldman1]

Of course they can. By the time the F-35 makes it's way on to a IN carrier (if it happens), other options will be available for surrounding nations. Russia and China are both working on 5th gen, and European nations are working on ways to counter 5th gen tech.

They aren't going to stop you from getting it. And as you pointed out they are already working on it, so fear of response to getting the F35 is pretty much out the window anyways.