Indian Navy To Acquire 12 Japanese Amphibious Aircraft

[Abingdonboy]

I think the deal is even more attractive because of ToT which can be transferred/utilized in other defense related projects. That is one thing which could justify the investment. STOL seems like a handy tech for Naval LCA.

@Abingdonboy ?

ToT would be attractive for Indian entities especially for the domestic transport aircraft plans, I'm not sure how there would be much to be gained where the N-LCA is concerned however sir. A single engined carrier fighter configured for STOBAR doesn't seem like it could benefit a huge amount from amphibian.

 

[ALexxy87]

As they are, the Us-2 Amphibs are not weapon platforms; neither does the IN look upon them as such. Primarily they perform SAR and Logistic tasks with a secondary MPA role.



Is'nt that what I have written in my post? Most of them will operate from Mainland Peninsular India.

I know they are for SAR operations....but the Japanese navy use them in maritime patroling/reconnaissance role also which will not be shared with IN as they will come without IFF kit.

 

[sathya]

I know they are for SAR operations....but the Japanese navy use them in maritime patroling/reconnaissance role also which will not be shared with IN as they will come without IFF kit.

IFF = identification of friend & foe
Sonars and ASW weapons are those you are talking about.

 

[Ankit Kumar]

There is a big opportunity for India here.
Japan presently has around 5-6 of these aircrafts and plan to procure upto 14 of these.
We can pursue them to buy their remaining aicrafts from the Indian manufacturing line.
This would help us to export these aircrafts too. Making dollars.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

I know they are for SAR operations....but the Japanese navy use them in maritime patroling/reconnaissance role also which will not be shared with IN as they will come without IFF kit.

What are you talking about? What has IFF got to do with it? IN can install its own IFF transponders (as it has done in the P-8Is) but that will not turn them into Recon aircraft. A Search Radar will, which it already has. Now what else do you want to install in these aircraft- AShMs and depth charges?

 

[Ind4Ever]

If its produced in India then we would expect more numbers in future. Good development. Finally one by one old and very strategic deals are going through...

 

[ANPP]

Although I am not speculating but I believe these birds came to India as a part of deal with Bullet train. No wonder, gov cleared their procurement so early. And even navy didnt show requirement of any such plane in past............ Anyway, these birds are good. Let them expoit.

 

[sudhir007]

Better to use this money on ASW helo long pending deal.
They will buy later around 2019-2020

 

[sathya]

Indonesia Could Trump India as Japan’s US-2 Partner

Damn red tapes..

Here comes pipav & reliance again

 

[Ankit Kumar]

Better to use this money on ASW helo long pending deal.
They will buy later around 2019-2020

I have went as far that if dealing with Americans is taking time , then order a dozen Ka27s. They are capable platforms.
Our ships have helidecks without any helicopters.