tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post1915776287810348669..comments2024-03-27T22:21:20.855+05:30Comments on TRISHUL: Aero India 2017 Highlights-2Prasun K. Senguptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-1437053588891085652017-03-01T03:49:50.953+05:302017-03-01T03:49:50.953+05:30To DAS: From none of the publicized air exercises ...To DAS: From none of the publicized air exercises involving the Su-30MKi has any data emerged to date to suggest that the Su-30MKI is inferior in BVR engagements. In fact, in BVR air combat, there will never be a scenario involving only 1 Su-30MKI providing fire-control cues for other smaller MRCAs. At least 2 Su-30MKIs will be operating, with one of them keeping its PESA-MMR switched on & scanning the skies while the information gleamed will be sent to the other Su-30MKI or other MRCAs via the ODL data-link. This is what’s called distributed lethality. <br /><br />To RON: Because VTOL MRCAs are highly expensive platforms to operate & are MRO-heavy.<br /><br />To VED: The following thread answers your query.<br /><br />To OLD MONK: SAAW is a family of PGMs. The one using the Spice-250 airframe is for gtenerating EMP whereas the JDAM-type PGMs are used for runway-blasting. Nirbhay cannot loiter. Nor will Pralay be used for attacking air bases or radar stations. Pralay’s targets are those ground-based weapons that can be ground-launched within a 2-hour timeframe. Pralay is the same as the ‘Boomerang’ that’s been touted by some others. But no such missile can ever be re-used (don’t make me repeat this again) because the laws of physics don’t permit it. If you think Sudhir Mishra or A P K Abdul kalam or anyone else has discovered now new foundational laws of physics, then do share them with us all here. Lord Vishnu hailed from divinity & wasn’t a mortal human being, as per the ancient scriptures. Therefore, it will be FOOLISH/IDIOTIC to equate mortal human beings & their intellect.capabilities with those of divine entities. So for all those wishing to re-create the Sudarshan Chakra in our times, better abort any such R & D efforts right now so as to cut one’s losses. It’s that simple, be it for you, me or Sudhir Mishra.<br /><br />To BLACKURRANT: Because the C-130 was originally designed for tactical airlift whereas the C-17A was meant for strategic airlift. <br /><br />To RAFALE MRCA: 1) The Pralay will be the mother subsonic cruise missile that internally carries supersonic PGMs. 2) Target detection range will be about 250km for a standard MRCA-type airborne target. Both arrays of the EMB-145I’s antenna will be operational at all times because conducting airspace surveillance of hostile airspace is only 1 function of any AEW & CS platform. The principal function is that of airborne battle management that also involves air-traffic management inside both hostile & friendly airspace. That’s the reason why air forces generally prefer to have radars that can scan 360-dgree airspace.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-5085995947195252962017-03-01T03:13:46.596+05:302017-03-01T03:13:46.596+05:30Hi Prasun,
1) I went through your detailed(as alw...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />1) I went through your detailed(as always) post on cruise missiles(http://trishul-trident.blogspot.in/2016/12/indias-cruise-missile-programme-updates.html)<br />So as far as Nirbhay is concerned the 37-01E(http://flotprom.ru/industry/images/Saturn_eng.pdf slide 5) is the turbofan. This is of ~3 kN rating. You say above that the Pralay will be powered by HTFE-25 which is of ~25 kN rating. What necessitates this ~8 fold increase in thrust, or will a downrated version be used for Pralay. The engine for the Lakshya doesn't enter the picture here correct?<br /><br />2) Coming to the DRDO AEW&CS I have a few queries about the detection range:-<br />I have seen a number 200 KM floating around, but for a radar the detection range is a function of the RCS of the target. Do you have a number for lets say a 5 m^2 sized target for Netra and the EL/M-2090(for which the number 400 Km floats around).<br />Further lets say the Netra is flying in a North-Easterly direction along the Paki border. So only the left array of 120o azimuthal coverage is useful. Is it possible to shut-down or "down-power" the right array and give more power to the transmitters on the left array for an increased detection range(Works in theory, but is this implemented/possible-to-implement in practice).<br /><br />thanks,<br />RajdeepRajdeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008545867626497906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-19169010567326797062017-03-01T02:15:07.236+05:302017-03-01T02:15:07.236+05:30Hi Prasun,
Can you please elaborate as to why doe...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />Can you please elaborate as to why does a C-130 uses a turboprop and a C-17 uses a turbofan?<br /><br />Thanksblackurranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461301385446474135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-84872885508694443232017-03-01T01:34:15.131+05:302017-03-01T01:34:15.131+05:30Hi,
In your earlier thread you said that the SAAW...Hi,<br /><br />In your earlier thread you said that the SAAW will make use of the Spice 250 Airframe, have a range of 120 km, and will arm the Mirage 2000Hs, Jaguar DARIN-3s and the Rafales and will have an EMP warhead.<br /><br />But according to these slides tagged SAAW you have uploaded before,<br /><br />https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S4GGO6ReKZg/WKGi9G9Ly1I/AAAAAAAAMUo/6amzrt7euwIEqtM-scM9nz_4h7H25h4nQCLcB/s320/SAAW-1.JPG<br />https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSFVHXeVaKY/WKGjCAmToUI/AAAAAAAAMUs/AoTsNoHXoRMsktvCeAErI22OLDHQq-f5wCLcB/s320/SAAW-2.JPG<br />https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fyp-VJf4s1g/WKGjKWWKqyI/AAAAAAAAMUw/hvdCQ4fUzY89zn9sGMkl6BAzECW-o5YkACLcB/s320/SAAW%2BWarhead.JPG<br /><br />This JDAM type SAAW and is meant for the Su-30Mki and the LCA Tejas. Also its shown that it will carry a PCB or Blast Frag warhead which makes sense going by it's nomenclature. Are they rather two different missiles with the same nomenclature? Dont you think longer range loitering CMs such as the Nirbhay or Pralay or some other stealthier cruise missiles are preferrable over PGMs for carrying an EMP warhead? Will the EMP warhead be indigenious?<br /><br />Also, can you give the specifications for the RVV-AE-ZRK LRAAM?<br /><br />Lastly, What about the 'Boomerang' missiles that can be reused, said to be in development by BrahMos Aerospace according to its CEO Sudhir Mishra and supposed to be inspired from Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra though I was wondering how if its not somehow a 'mother' missile carrier. Any chance The Missile Man was referring to this Missile?Old Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-32300413499175746192017-02-28T20:55:55.866+05:302017-02-28T20:55:55.866+05:30Dear Prasun,
Thanks for clarifying.
Reports are ...Dear Prasun,<br />Thanks for clarifying. <br /><br />Reports are coming up that SPYDER system is being deployed in western sector. Delay happened due to cancelling the earlier plan of mounting them on Tatra trucks. Need to know which Indian vehicle is carrying them instead of Tatra.<br /><br />How many SPYDER systems have we ordered and how many missiles?Vedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144947209737421801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-23672861874328999732017-02-28T19:23:37.383+05:302017-02-28T19:23:37.383+05:30Why Russia Doesn't Have Vertical Takeoff Fight...Why Russia Doesn't Have Vertical Takeoff Fighter Jets?<br /><br /><br />http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/russias-yak-38-fighter-the-failed-jump-jet-helped-inspire-19320<br /><br />Regards<br />RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-27383050808317436382017-02-28T19:04:59.754+05:302017-02-28T19:04:59.754+05:30To VIJAY: Gourav had posted his questions in the p...To VIJAY: Gourav had posted his questions in the previous thread.<br /><br />To AKS: Russia NEVER granted any licence to anyone in China to licence-build AL-31F turbofans. Development of indigenous engines is still work in progress & between turbofans & turboshafts, the latter will be the first ones to be fully developed for usage. <br /><br />To CHIRAG: What else can be expected from a Russian blog? They will echo the same sentiments/perceptions for most USSR-origin clones built in Bulgaria, Poland, Romaniua, Croatia, China etc etc.<br /><br />To PRATAP: Those santions are already being applied by the US & the EU & some GCC member-states will soon follow suit. Russian & Chinese sanctions don't matter since no Pakistani has offshore bank accounts in either of those 2 countries. Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-4868496087754677992017-02-28T18:25:48.369+05:302017-02-28T18:25:48.369+05:30Sir, It has long been understood that the one disa...Sir, It has long been understood that the one disadvantage Su-30MKI has is it's RCS. In multiple exercises (I hear) it is rarely the one to take the first BVR shot. With its radar fully on its lights up the sky and every other aircraft is aware of it. That I agree is a big big disadvantage. However if it attacks in numbers and with smaller aircrafts, like bison, LCA acting as out-riders, there are not many that can stand in their way. If paf attack they will lose fighters. Yes they have struck lucky with jf17 but they dont have too many of those. The battle is going only one way....in war losses are expected and our emeney is not like the plastinians. <br /><br />DasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-15421533439834444102017-02-28T17:20:20.429+05:302017-02-28T17:20:20.429+05:30Dear Sir
You have ANSWERED a large number of que...Dear Sir<br /><br />You have ANSWERED a large number of questions of Mr GOUROV regarding the IAF<br /><br />But Unfortunately I am UNABLE to read the questions <br /><br />So it is difficult to fully understand your Answers<br /><br />May be Mr Gourav's post was not publishedVijaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-66250765428067238092017-02-28T16:45:32.180+05:302017-02-28T16:45:32.180+05:30Sir u said when India acquired SU30MKI it also rec...Sir u said when India acquired SU30MKI it also received single crystal blade tech. Whether China did also received that? What's the present status of HAL & GTRE in producing indigenous working aircraft engines?AKSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49591654713377134972017-02-28T12:17:19.456+05:302017-02-28T12:17:19.456+05:30Hi prasun,
A blog ( Russian )suggested that the ak...Hi prasun,<br />A blog ( Russian )suggested that the ak47 clone procured from arsenal ad Bulgaria by India were inferior to the Russian ones interms of quality and longinivity is it true.Chiragnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-72526929529690857592017-02-28T04:47:35.028+05:302017-02-28T04:47:35.028+05:30This Forbes piece calls for G7 plus India and Afgh...This Forbes piece calls for G7 plus India and Afghanistan to impose targeted sanctions on Pakistan especially those companies linked with their military establishment. How realistic is it? The author himself believes Russia and China will never support such an action www.defencenews.in/article/Powerful-G7,-India-and-Afghanistan-will-lead-FATFs-Economic-Sanctions-aganist-Pakistan-250718Pratapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-377003973582733972017-02-28T01:23:30.718+05:302017-02-28T01:23:30.718+05:30To RAM BHARADWAJ: The Jaguar IS fleet needs re-eng...To RAM BHARADWAJ: The Jaguar IS fleet needs re-engining with Honeywell F125 YESTERDAY. That’s how urgent the reqmt is. How can any other turbofan nowhere to be seen even be contemplated? Even the HTFE-25 will require a few more years of flight-testing. <br /><br />To GOURAV: VMT. The analytical content wasn’t earth-shattering by any stretch of imagination. Instead, it was mere common-sensical logical reasoning. <br /><br />To SUJOY MAJUMDAR: The PA also uses the Mistral MANPADS. But laser-guided MANPADS can’t compete with IIR-guided MANPADS & hence the RBS-70 won’t be considered favourably. <br /><br />To OLD MONK: First, do read up all about the SAAW here:<br /><br />http://trishul-trident.blogspot.in/2016/12/indias-cruise-missile-programme-updates.html<br /><br />The late President was talking about RLV-TD & everyone ASSUMED it would be a re-usable missile! That’s how stupid people can be!!! Is there any reusable missile in existence anywhere in this world? But yes, there are loitering PGMs.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-69074269271475201012017-02-28T00:36:07.286+05:302017-02-28T00:36:07.286+05:30Why should the SAAW have an EMP warhead? And does ...Why should the SAAW have an EMP warhead? And does the PRALAY missile will have any contemporaries anywhere? DRDO was also said to be working on a reusable missile concept as revealed by the Late Abdul Kalam.Old Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-30680356083986232132017-02-27T23:39:17.695+05:302017-02-27T23:39:17.695+05:30PrasunDa,
For the MANPAD/V-SHORAD competition RBS...PrasunDa,<br /><br />For the MANPAD/V-SHORAD competition RBS 70 is also in the race. However, Pakistan also possesses this MANPAD. Is there any possibility that RBS 70 might win the deal?<br /><br />Thanks, SujoySUJOY MAJUMDARhttp://www.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-28750098128666165402017-02-27T23:18:24.369+05:302017-02-27T23:18:24.369+05:30Hi Prasun,
Thanks for the excellent analysis as al...Hi Prasun,<br />Thanks for the excellent analysis as always.cant praise you enough. <br />GouravGdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906098684798646780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-6851896058403586142017-02-27T23:11:31.819+05:302017-02-27T23:11:31.819+05:30Prasun, is there a proposal to develop a derivativ...Prasun, is there a proposal to develop a derivative of the HTFE-25 called the HTFE-35 which will cater to the requirements of the IAF JAGUAR's? Is the proposal of the Honeywell F125 junked?Ram Bharadwajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-50204468807730774402017-02-27T22:11:15.488+05:302017-02-27T22:11:15.488+05:30To DEEPAK: AEW & CS platforms can also neutral...To DEEPAK: AEW & CS platforms can also neutralised by stealthy cruise missiles equipped with high-power EMP emitters vthat will zap such a platform with an electrical force akin to that of a lightning strike. No airborne platform can survive that.<br /><br />To VED: The IN will insist on the following: 1) the selected platform must be combat-proven. 2) It should be twin-engined. 3) It should possess aerial refuelling capability. 4) It should have enough growth potential for undergoing pre-planned product improvements in modular fashion. From this, it becomes evident that only the Rafale & Super Hornet meet the reqmts & of these two, the Rafale possesses greater growth potential.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-53364984107920161512017-02-27T20:42:43.184+05:302017-02-27T20:42:43.184+05:30Dear Prasun,
What is your opinion on 57 Naval figh...Dear Prasun,<br />What is your opinion on 57 Naval fighters that IN is planning to acquire? Which aircraft will be selected?<br /><br />When can further orders for IAF Rafales be expected to be ordered? <br /><br />Lastly when can we have a complete and clear photo of INS Arihant from all angles?<br /><br />Vedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144947209737421801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-70920300988304317532017-02-27T19:30:06.511+05:302017-02-27T19:30:06.511+05:30To JOYDEEP GHOSH: 1) The Super Su-30MKI is a modul...To JOYDEEP GHOSH: 1) The Super Su-30MKI is a modular upgrade package & as such whole all Su-30MKIs will be retrofitted with new engines, MAWS suite, new-generation RWRs, internal jammers & AESA-MMR, not all Su-30MKIs will have L-band AESA arrays nor will all be equipped the high-band escort jammers. 2) Why should that be, when such nano-satellites are deployed only for short durations? 3) Pralay is a loitering missile & will therefore be in the skies for a far longer duration than Nirbhay or BrahMos-A/BrahMos-NG. 4) Design capacity of an aircraft carrier does not mean exactly the same number of airborne platforms will be carried on-board. In wartime, only some 16 MiG-29Ks will be on-board any carrier at any given time. 5) C-17A production line is most likely be re-opened in future to cater for more orders from not just India, but from other customers as well. <br /><br />To SAM: I’ve already explained above why the IAF requires AEW & CS platforms with greater flight endurance. EMB-145I does not fit the bill & therefore 2 more A-50Is are reqd for meeting the immediate reqmts. <br /><br />To HIMANSHU VIJ: Later this year. How can any country show any interest in Tejas Mk.1 when the IAF itself has stated that it cannot be used as an MRCA & has therefore mandated that the LCA Mk.1A be developed by HAL? Indigenisation-level won’t be significantly increased on either the LCA Mk.1A or the LCA Mk.2. One has to be careful when reading news-reports that are totally off-the-mark & are outright manufactured! Take for instance all this talk of HAL wanting to develop an amphibian version of the Do-228 as an alternative to the Shin Maywa US-2I. The proposed Do-228 amphibian, in reality, is not meant to cater for any military reqmt, but instead will be used by Pawan Hans for providing air transportation services to those offshore islands in Lakshadweep & Andaman/Nicobar island chains that are now being developed as tourist resorts. Pawan hans requires at least 15 amphibian versions of the Do-228 to meet this reqmt. That’s why in the HAL-issued RFI (http://www.hal-india.com/Common/Uploads/TenderDoc/3386_TenderPDF1_RFI.pdf) the Do-228 specs make no mention at all of belly-mounted search radars or any other MIL-SPEC on-board avionics.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-81500968325830654892017-02-27T18:52:45.748+05:302017-02-27T18:52:45.748+05:30sir ji
what about novator awacs killer
and there...sir ji<br /><br />what about novator awacs killer<br /><br />and theres also new R-37Mdeepaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-25454191627407169652017-02-27T16:41:28.650+05:302017-02-27T16:41:28.650+05:30Dear Prasun da,
I have interest in spirituality ...Dear Prasun da, <br /><br />I have interest in spirituality and recently read a book by one self realised being named Sri M who has mentioned about meeting people from other planet while he was in himalayas with his Guru. According to him those extra terrestrial beings are highly evolved as compared to human race and though capable of changing their forms their original form was that of serpent. <br /><br />As you have interest in this area, thought it might be of your interest from scientific point of view if not spiritual. <br /><br />Regards, <br />Pawan Pawan Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146162678412650792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-27362262088610770692017-02-27T16:14:29.170+05:302017-02-27T16:14:29.170+05:30Hi si
When will nag & Astra will go for produc...Hi si<br />When will nag & Astra will go for production !<br />And has any country shown interest in Tejas coz According to Dr s Christopher , Turkmenistan air Force chief has flown LCA & they want to buy it & some other countries too.<br />Has LCA Tejas indigenization level increased ? Plz tell sir. Himanshuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462561839413994883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-55929736838567576022017-02-27T11:24:38.229+05:302017-02-27T11:24:38.229+05:30Sir, thank you for the reply! I read a report stat...Sir, thank you for the reply! I read a report stating that the IAF is interested in procuring more EMB 145 based AEW aircraft as Airbus A330 might be delayed. Is there a realistic chance of more EMB 145 based systems entering service?<br />Thanks in advance!<br />SAMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-55063162550701517582017-02-27T11:24:34.026+05:302017-02-27T11:24:34.026+05:30@prasun da
you said To VISHAKH: I never mentioned...@prasun da<br /><br />you said To VISHAKH: I never mentioned any financial figure about costs for Super Su-30MKI. Don't know where you're getting such figures from. Nor have I stated that the entire Su-30MKI fleet will be upgraded to Super Su-30MKI standard.<br /><br />but in http://trishul-trident.blogspot.in/2015_01_01_archive.html you said <br /><br />2) Increase the size of the Su-30MKI fleet to no less than 350 by procuring the first 50 Super Su-30MKIs in semi-knocked-down condition from Russia’s IRKUT Corp, starting 2017, while concurrently commencing the upgrading of in-service Su-30MKIs in successive tranches to Super Sukhoi-standard.<br /><br />1. you seem to support development of low cost micro/nano satellites but wont that create a mess in the LEO<br /><br />2. what is the 1000 km pralay missile why we need it when we already have 1000 km nirbhay and Brahmos 1 with full tank that can strike upto 700 km (same as original onyx) & with lighter payload will hit 800 km<br /><br />3. correct me if ii am wrong; you replied to me only 45 MiG 29K needed, but if the calculation given by you earlier of 10000 ton for store and 1000 ton for each aircraft is correct it means <br />a. INS Vikramaditaya 45000 ton - 10000 ton plus 8 helos = 18000 ton means it will carry 27 Mig29K<br />b. INS Vikrant 40000 ton - - 10000 ton plus 8 helos = 18000 ton means it will carry 22 Mig29K<br /><br />so total is 27+22=49 plus 7-8 needed to practice from SBTF, so final total Mig 29 will be 57 atleast <br /><br />4. apart from procuring the only unsold C17 iaf is looking to grab 4-5 more relatively new C17 in use (but who will sell them)<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.com