tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post3502389609835486424..comments2024-03-29T05:44:18.835-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: After 3 months on ground, Tejas fighter flies againBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-4876045344597692532012-12-04T07:49:50.323-08:002012-12-04T07:49:50.323-08:00so since 1980s they only found out that their desi...so since 1980s they only found out that their design for [pilot ejection was faulty..and they want us to abandon the T90 for arjun which in paper was hyped as 'guderyn's own just as the LCA was flying in brochures with indegenious engines and TATRA truck had been indegenised.rustomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-26038317475890923632012-11-28T14:18:48.858-08:002012-11-28T14:18:48.858-08:00Delays like this are quite common in the developme...Delays like this are quite common in the development of advanced fighter aircraft. The history of the Tejas is well-known, with the ambitious nature of the program, mis-steps, sanctions, the need to develop not just the aircraft but also the entire industrial base to build/maintain it etc etc. <br /><br />Can we go easy on the self-flagellation? Its a curious habit of Indian journalists to call a delay "a blow", "a setback", "the Tejas limps" and what not.<br /><br />Thanks to Ajai for pointing out the cause of the delay, because it brings home the point about how we have to get a million design aspects correct to build a flyable plane. I wish he had done it without the hyperbole.<br /><br />I dont get the point of the JF-17 comparison. Its not as if JF-17 is a Pakistan designed aircraft. If the point was to show that Pakistan is narrowing the air-gap, then yeah, maybe there is a point.<br /><br />These delays suck, but we have to keep the faith. This is the beginning of what is going to be a long, upward road to self reliance in the military aerospace industry. Prem Kumarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-86399136783830012222012-11-28T06:06:37.791-08:002012-11-28T06:06:37.791-08:00@03:33
A hilarious idea. Chinaa will even agree f...@03:33<br /><br />A hilarious idea. Chinaa will even agree for the $$$. Pakistan will explode. <br /><br />But India needs indigenous aircraft manufacturing ability. I don't understand why did not purchase the complete production line for the Su-30MKI. Its much cheeper than the RAFALE, has grater payload and radar. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-79073049857428798502012-11-27T19:38:39.044-08:002012-11-27T19:38:39.044-08:00What will I will tell. IAF will cancel all LCA ord...What will I will tell. IAF will cancel all LCA order and order all RAFAEL fighter (124+250). All the development will go in drain. The DRDO employee with get nice pension and earn medal for worthlessness. Hard earned tax payer money goes wasted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-49701046150043950892012-11-27T14:03:17.655-08:002012-11-27T14:03:17.655-08:00Stop developement and import it from China's J...Stop developement and import it from China's J17 for Indian defence at lower cost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-51782377152257112732012-11-27T08:59:47.195-08:002012-11-27T08:59:47.195-08:00Another step in the process of developing our own ...Another step in the process of developing our own indigenous aeronautical capability and industry. This is the way to go forward instead of just getting the imports from other countries.Hindnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-73263673475449072192012-11-27T06:58:18.537-08:002012-11-27T06:58:18.537-08:00dec-2005... photo???... dec-2005... photo???... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-51150033688571316172012-11-27T05:27:37.513-08:002012-11-27T05:27:37.513-08:00Thnaks A Lot Ajai ji for the article i have a requ...Thnaks A Lot Ajai ji for the article i have a request to you could you please make an in and out article about LCA'a present status so that we public can have some idea about LCA's status PLEASE SIR PLEASE DO IT FOR USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-80755489474443865722012-11-26T22:52:58.778-08:002012-11-26T22:52:58.778-08:00Thank You Sir for this article.
Ajaiji,
Last ye...<br />Thank You Sir for this article.<br /><br />Ajaiji, <br /><br />Last year they have grounded due to fuel tank issues (due to uneven supply of fuel from 7th & 8th tank which is affecting the centre of mass, most probably not sure) but they have modified in some LSPs but left out some. <br /><br />So have they utilize this time for resolving the fuel tank issues in other aircrafts also, which has not done last year ? <br /><br />What about the EW test to be done in PV1/ PV2 version which you have published last year ? is there any progress ?<br /><br />What about the status of LSP 8 & NP2 ?<br />Please provide some information about weight issues that ADA & boieng are working on in NP2.<br /><br />Kindly provide some information on series production status & where they stands as of now ?<br /><br />Thanks again & waiting for your reply.<br />Umasankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114312247787383203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-20592955486123818282012-11-26T22:05:55.664-08:002012-11-26T22:05:55.664-08:00What are the technical difficulties India have in...What are the technical difficulties India have in developing LCA tejas programme? And exactly how China/Pakistan was able to do it? reverse engineering?<br />sentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07792930209367688998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-51719059650829557272012-11-26T21:26:26.523-08:002012-11-26T21:26:26.523-08:00@Ajai sir
a few things
1. Is it that difficult t...@Ajai sir<br /><br />a few things<br /><br />1. Is it that difficult to develop a ejection seat in India, if we had one I dont think it would have been a problem with Tejas?<br /><br />2. Is it a impossible to increase the thrust output of a engine?<br /><br />3. I believe Tejas Mk1 is well on its way to be used as LIFT (lead in fighter trainer) rumors of which were rife since the time Tejas Mk1 numbers were capped at 42<br /><br />4. Just like the Arjun project i think their could well be a Tejas Mk3 as a 5th generation 10 ton plus stealth aircraft. <br /><br />5. It will mean India will eventually become only country to field 3 5 generation jets. A 30 ton plus FGFA, a 20 ton plus AMCA and 10 ton plus LCA.<br /><br />6 While FGFA work depends on fast Russia works, LCA Mk3 depends on how fast LCA Mk2 gets FOC, the biggest problem is AMCA is still a on paper concept, a worrying sign<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.com