tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post3349219536870231146..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: IAF wants aerial refuelling, jammers, quick turnaround in new TejasBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-43462403006651570242015-12-14T00:10:08.834-08:002015-12-14T00:10:08.834-08:00Which are the non agreed RFA s of LCA From IAF by ...Which are the non agreed RFA s of LCA From IAF by ADA?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307039366258597130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-25861053493098794072015-11-13T09:13:50.149-08:002015-11-13T09:13:50.149-08:00Anonymous
Lets add more to your list:
Flight Con...Anonymous<br /><br />Lets add more to your list:<br /><br />Flight Controls - UK BAe Systems - actually being replaced by ISRO developed systems by next year<br />FBW - the most important part of the jet - Indian, ADA and NAL<br />Overall design - ADA, Indian<br />Aerostructures including composites (45% by weight) and most of the surface area - HAL, NAL, Tata, India<br />Avionics - HUD, Mission computing, displays, munitions control - ADA, pvt firms, BEL, HAL, Indian<br />Hydraulics & systems - HAL, Indian<br /><br />Overall % by LRU which is Indian: 60%<br />HAL and ADA are now looking to raise it further since SP orders give more leeway to private firms for long term planning<br /><br />In short, nice try with the snide remarks - but hardly factual<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-27465877717741458022015-10-30T19:05:42.820-07:002015-10-30T19:05:42.820-07:00Great article Col Shukla!
Can you please check the...Great article Col Shukla!<br />Can you please check the turn around time details, I'm pretty sure 14 mins is not practical... And unless the pilot remains strapped in during hot refuelling, there is no way any military aircraft can be turned around in such a short time. (Missiles can't be put in any case) Does it have hot refuelling?anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445873950328661806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-42769538119100534342015-10-29T21:40:41.525-07:002015-10-29T21:40:41.525-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rajanikanth Shastrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243875474604242832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-69464075567913980522015-10-29T05:44:03.027-07:002015-10-29T05:44:03.027-07:00The radar system was developed by Elta, not Elbit....The radar system was developed by Elta, not Elbit. Elta does radar systems, Elbit supplies helmet mounted sights, ECM systems and the like.<br /><br />I'm glad to see the Tejas finally coming into shape. The addition of the radar upgrade was key. The EL/M-2052 was developed as a modular plug-in replacement for the EL/M-2032, which was already integrated into the Tejas Mk 1. Unlike the U.S., the Israelis had a modular upgrade plan for their mechanically scanned radars - an outgrowth from the Lavi fighter program cancelled in 1987.<br /><br />I noticed that there's a new book coming out on the Lavi at year-end.<br />http://www.amazon.com/Lavi-United-States-Controversial-Fighter/dp/1612347223<br />Despite canceling the production program, the Israelis are still reaping the benefits of that R&D effort, decades later. Something India can learn from.Ramihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289527256271444608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-90590082186265653162015-10-29T01:12:33.915-07:002015-10-29T01:12:33.915-07:00TEJAS Mk1A - Made in India
Here are some details...TEJAS Mk1A - Made in India <br /><br />Here are some details:<br /><br />Engine - USA GE F414<br /><br />Radar - Israeli ELTA 2052<br /><br />Flight Controls - UK BAe Systems<br /><br />Laser Pod : Israeli LITENING<br /><br />ECM/ECCM - DRDO produced, but reverse engineered from Israeli designs.<br /><br />AAR - Israeli refuelling probe system.<br /><br />Ejection seat - Martin Baker or Russian<br /><br />Weapons - French, Euro, UK, USA, Russian, etc.<br />(Astra, Derby, Python-5, R-77, R-73, Kh-59ME, Kh-59MK, Kh-35 & Kh-31, KAB-1500L, GBU-16, Paveway II, FAB-250, ODAB-500PM, ZAB-250/350, BetAB-500Shp, FAB-500T, OFAB-250-270, OFAB-100-120, RBK-500, Bofors 135 mm RP).<br /><br />Inertial/Nav system/HUD - Mix of French, Israeli & Indian - locally integrated.<br /><br />Airframe - HAL - <br /><br />The last attribute makes it "HAL TEJAS" - a true tri-colour product of Indian ingenuity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-21980247332480332772015-10-28T14:20:06.871-07:002015-10-28T14:20:06.871-07:00Fine article Col Shukla!
Its great that Tejas get...Fine article Col Shukla!<br /><br />Its great that Tejas gets all these upgrades but even with IOC level Tejas, I have faith in the IAF that it will develop its tactics to incorporate best of the aircraft, It would have done so if we could afford only Bisons at this point of time.. <br /><br />As many say, numbers have its own quality, no bloody airforce would want to engage a swarm of tejas and that too an aircraft with such low RCS. A Tejas flying close to the ground might well be undetected for a long time till it has the target in range of its missiles. <br /><br />Those tactics for Tejas will be developed in IAF squadron service, when Tejas is pitted against Su30s, Mig 29s, Mirage and also Rafale. If I could develop my tactic with all these different kind of aircrafts, I will go with it in war without thinking twice, making Tejas as effective as any other platform in the world. <br /><br />All this being said, I think if at all we ever have a war, its just not going to be decided by Tejs or JF-17 or J20.. this nuclear heavy region of Asia has lots to lose if war mongers reign it. Im just hoping with Tejas, Indian manufacturing industry gets a boost and export orders so that our economy can grow and one day our country will not have any family without at least three meals a day.<br /><br />Jai Hind!NitishSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-89445097786817529452015-10-28T14:15:31.843-07:002015-10-28T14:15:31.843-07:00hahaha ..SoP 2018-19 ...more specs - HAL will code...hahaha ..SoP 2018-19 ...more specs - HAL will codevelop AESA lol...screwdriver HAL cant develop a a mechanical radar they will outdo themselves with the AESA...this sounds like IAF (Imported Air Force) playing the waiting game , wait for this NDA government with Modi's "Make in India" plan fail at the next elections in 2019 , hopefully UPA Madam and Saint will be back in power and imported air force can relaunch MMRCA ver2. A lot of imported air mashals in Chandigarh will earn their pensions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-25029422085429445852015-10-28T11:34:24.276-07:002015-10-28T11:34:24.276-07:00Dear Ajai,
Slight correction on the combat radiu...Dear Ajai, <br /><br />Slight correction on the combat radius range of 300kms mentioned in your blog. Per Govt of India press release, combat radius of HAL Tejas is 500 kms. Link below<br /><br />http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=102056<br /><br />This is also logical basis fuel burn rate of F 404 engine and fuel load (internal) of TejasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-21470328166954674192015-10-28T11:32:20.941-07:002015-10-28T11:32:20.941-07:00Dear Ajai,
Slight correction on the combat radiu...Dear Ajai, <br /><br />Slight correction on the combat radius range of 300kms mentioned in your blog. Per Govt of India press release, combat radius of HAL Tejas is 500 kms. Link below<br /><br />http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=102056Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207506803118876840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-86119396808742573212015-10-28T09:24:40.897-07:002015-10-28T09:24:40.897-07:00@ Broadsword : Is it Elbit or Elta that is Jointly...@ Broadsword : Is it Elbit or Elta that is Jointly developing the ASEA Radar with HAL ? <br /><br />Paragraph 3, last line indicates Elbit.Jean Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523465808756925391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-84041554098031598472015-10-28T06:53:29.275-07:002015-10-28T06:53:29.275-07:00Any update about Rafael jet and how it can be supe...Any update about Rafael jet and how it can be superior against Chinese and Pakistani planes?Tako Nadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-81944959494666397242015-10-28T06:05:44.355-07:002015-10-28T06:05:44.355-07:0018 a year is too low. HAL needs to build up some p...18 a year is too low. HAL needs to build up some production momentum, which in turn will convert into more orders. At least this project is not going the Arjun way .gurinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161306658980192106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67459666551677913172015-10-28T05:48:43.940-07:002015-10-28T05:48:43.940-07:00It is a vicious circle,with users continuing to de...It is a vicious circle,with users continuing to demand more and more new requirements to be built in and the builder taking more and more time to satisfy them !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-71302928191331876422015-10-28T03:15:26.016-07:002015-10-28T03:15:26.016-07:00How about Tejas having over head pylons like Jagua...How about Tejas having over head pylons like Jaguar or pylons at far end of the wings like F16. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22350983273376050962015-10-28T01:40:07.346-07:002015-10-28T01:40:07.346-07:00I wonder how Gripen NG manages 800 km combat radiu...I wonder how Gripen NG manages 800 km combat radius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-4804959827731551992015-10-27T23:11:02.779-07:002015-10-27T23:11:02.779-07:00Even the su-30MKI does not have an internal jammer...Even the su-30MKI does not have an internal jammer. External is good, less interference, and easy to integrate and upgrade. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-15251666984194501942015-10-27T23:05:00.583-07:002015-10-27T23:05:00.583-07:00"its internal tanks carry just 2,300 litres o..."its internal tanks carry just 2,300 litres of fuel, with another 2,400 litres carried in external pods. "<br /><br />LCA carries 2458 kgs of fuel.<br /><br />Kgs to Liters in fuel is roughly between 0.75 to 0.84Kg/L dependent on the temperature. So 2458kgs of fuel is roughly 3072 Liters using average of 0.8kg/LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-61830108304625993442015-10-27T22:47:15.079-07:002015-10-27T22:47:15.079-07:00When India scuttled the indigenous HF-24 program, ...When India scuttled the indigenous HF-24 program, it effectively killed generations of aerospace and defense industry build up...<br /><br />After thousands of pilots falling from the skies, we did not learn any thing...<br />We still import everything including micro-light aircrafts...<br /><br />I see a quantum change after Modi government but still I think India needs to know how to negotiate for contracts - technology and price...<br /><br />May GOD bless India...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-31327698794806588092015-10-27T22:43:40.578-07:002015-10-27T22:43:40.578-07:00Is the AESA radar also developed under contract R&...Is the AESA radar also developed under contract R&D where Israel keeps the technology and sales rights like Barak-8, LRSAM, MRSAM, etc? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-55741040438106396302015-10-27T20:41:55.339-07:002015-10-27T20:41:55.339-07:00Pathetic production rate. HAL is completely displa...Pathetic production rate. HAL is completely displaying its diffidence. Compare this attitude to Sukhoi who have regularly produced aircraft first and then created a market for it because they met the user expectations. Does HAL have an ambition to export at all??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com