tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post2246379521353422236..comments2024-03-27T22:21:20.855+05:30Comments on TRISHUL: Super Su-30MKI: From Air Dominance To Air SupremacyPrasun K. Senguptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-56602488360022462062012-02-15T13:53:02.085+05:302012-02-15T13:53:02.085+05:30Hi Prasun,
As far as I know the upgraded Su30 MKI ...Hi Prasun,<br />As far as I know the upgraded Su30 MKI will have larger LCD displays (4 Nos. 12"x9" and 1 No. 6"x8") against the 6 Nos. 5"x5" and 1 No. 6"x6" displays which are used in the current version. What is the information available with you?Santanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381317444686065606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-14494002680893637482011-09-10T16:10:35.836+05:302011-09-10T16:10:35.836+05:30Great article Mr Sengupta, Your blog is the most i...Great article Mr Sengupta, Your blog is the most informative in India among other defence blogs .But some times i feel you reveal too much details which make me uneasy , but that will also scare the enemy as well.<br />I just really wonder why we are not going in for the ks-172 missile with the latest upgrade, I hear the Russians have banned it from exports ,but given their love for money we can always pressurize them for the missile or even develop one our own ,ie if we have the source codes of the radar to integrate the new missile . Do we have the source codes of these new AESA radars?. Or are we still at the mercy of them . An article on the advantages of the ks-172 missile will be highly appreciated<br /><br />radharadhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506053014704316908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-62398947727800497202011-09-08T23:57:27.474+05:302011-09-08T23:57:27.474+05:30I just hope all of this is true !!!!!!!!!I just hope all of this is true !!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-9083824739702506332011-09-06T23:29:01.028+05:302011-09-06T23:29:01.028+05:30Is all the MKI's in the IAF going to have this...Is all the MKI's in the IAF going to have this superior upgrade?, are they really going to upgrade the engines with more thrust?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-27557580811148821732011-08-24T06:32:58.889+05:302011-08-24T06:32:58.889+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473224653470169078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-66384231190116106942011-08-24T06:32:23.547+05:302011-08-24T06:32:23.547+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473224653470169078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-54613325849706162922011-08-22T17:45:14.676+05:302011-08-22T17:45:14.676+05:30The technical description on L-band radar was almo...The technical description on L-band radar was almost entirely lifted from Air Power Australia website article written by Dr Carlo Kopp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-64452125994435769912011-06-24T06:58:32.516+05:302011-06-24T06:58:32.516+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473224653470169078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-2502105239267957862011-06-24T06:54:50.483+05:302011-06-24T06:54:50.483+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473224653470169078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-16336029454986440622011-06-23T22:52:29.498+05:302011-06-23T22:52:29.498+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473224653470169078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-88190972468639023712011-06-01T01:20:00.525+05:302011-06-01T01:20:00.525+05:30To Paul: The RCS of the Super Su-30MKI will remain...To Paul: The RCS of the Super Su-30MKI will remain the same as that of the Su-30MKI. AL-31FP engine's thrust-level will be increased by 20% (since this very same engine will also power the FGFA/PMF). The airframe will not have any add-on stealth features.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-80946359133357590292011-05-28T15:57:51.755+05:302011-05-28T15:57:51.755+05:30More than your amazing articles your prompt respon...More than your amazing articles your prompt response for our doubts makes us really happy. Thank you.<br /><br />I have some questions for you, and they are:<br />What is the RCS for the upgraded SU30 MKI's? <br />Any possibilities of fitting new Engines for more power? <br />Does the upgrade incorporate any stealth characteristics?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972149720745764678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-42289380861394468582011-05-16T21:22:30.164+05:302011-05-16T21:22:30.164+05:30To Anon@5.20PM: Along with two underwing BrahMos M...To Anon@5.20PM: Along with two underwing BrahMos MRCMs, the upgraded Su-30MKI will be able to carry four R-77 and two R-73E AAMs. No underbelly fuel tank will be reqd as aerial refuelling support will be available. <br /><br />To Anon@5.21PM: ALGs are just airstrips meant for aerial logistics support, and are not air bases equipped with runways, blast pens, HAS, MRO hangars and ATC systems. The Akash Mk1 E-SHORADS will more than suffice for providing air-defence for these airstrips.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49915715747784624982011-05-16T17:21:22.281+05:302011-05-16T17:21:22.281+05:30So if most of these squadrons are being based in s...So if most of these squadrons are being based in south and central India, are the ALGs in nyoma,DBO etc more for supply/logitics?<br /><br />I always felt they were too close to the border, some probably within rocket range. <br /><br />I was wondering if iron dome like system be good for these ALGs or would the cost be too prohibitive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-63692384410886931002011-05-16T17:20:45.313+05:302011-05-16T17:20:45.313+05:30Hello sir...simply amazing article.Hats off to you...Hello sir...simply amazing article.Hats off to you sir.<br />Sir will super SU 30 MKi be able to carry all the weapons(a2a,a2g etc)along with 2 brahmos missiles? And along with external fuel tank?<br />And where will it be placed?under wings?coz only 1 brahmos can be acoomodated under belly of su 30 mkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-60071241514892877902011-05-16T14:31:50.199+05:302011-05-16T14:31:50.199+05:30No it isn't. The figure is lower than 150.No it isn't. The figure is lower than 150.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-7273014768015019922011-05-16T11:55:25.251+05:302011-05-16T11:55:25.251+05:30the Wikipedia shows the number is
152 is it cor...the Wikipedia shows the number is <br /><br />152 is it correctbuddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511498783253086826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49403598197540307362011-05-15T22:51:57.277+05:302011-05-15T22:51:57.277+05:30To Anon@9.23PM: Many thanks. Regarding the deploym...To Anon@9.23PM: Many thanks. Regarding the deployment of Su-30MKI squadrons, the procvedure being followed by the IAF is to have the maximum concentration in Pune only as a temporary measure, simply due to the ready availability of Su-30MKI tactical simulators, cockpit procedures trainers and weapons employment part-task simulators there. Eventually, the idea is to deploy during peacetime at least two squadrons per air base, with each such base housing a Su-30MKI tactical simulator, a cockpit procedures trainer and weapons employment part-task simulator. This rather visionary roadmap now being implemented was the brainchild of the former CAS of IAF, ACM S Krishnaswamy, and is a pathbreaking effort being put into force for the very first time within the IAF. The maximum peacetime concentration of Su-30MKIs will, however, be limited to the central Indian plains, the Deccan Plateau and in southern India, thereby keeping such air bases outside the envelope of cruise missiles like the Babur/CJ-10/CJ-20. Consequently, air bases such Halwara, Pathankot, Leh, Avantipura, Chabua and Tezpur will be equipped to house the Su-30MKIs, but not in large numbers even during peacetime. <br />Annual deliveries of Su-30MKIs have not yet breached the figure of 12. <br />The stories that I've already uploaded have, since last April, been translated for into Hindi and are now regularly appearing in the Hindi magazine HAMARI FAUJ. Anyone else who's interested in translating them into any other language from the vernacular press within India is more than welcome to do so totally for free.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-66621523855951444942011-05-15T21:23:19.346+05:302011-05-15T21:23:19.346+05:30Really excellent article........the detailing is a...Really excellent article........the detailing is amazing...pls keep them coming !!!<br /><br />One small clarification.....on the location of the 7 sqdns....I had thought that Bareilly had two sqdns (8 and 24), with 3 at Pune (20,30 and 31) and one each at Tezpur(2) and Chauba (102).....<br /><br />Total numbers are just over 120....how many to be delivered this year ?? 15-18 ?? And based where....Halwara ?? Jodhpur ?? Sqdn no 45 ???<br /><br />Once again, really excellent article.<br /><br />I wish you would start writing/appearing in the main media (print and electronic)...rather than only once a month in the Force.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-48944770808470189842011-05-15T18:26:08.017+05:302011-05-15T18:26:08.017+05:30To Anon@5.23PM: As I've explained above in my ...To Anon@5.23PM: As I've explained above in my first comment, the mini-AEW & C variant of the Su-30MKI will be responsible for only 'tactical' airborne battle management, and not for theatre-wide airspace surveillance. Which means that in a typical strike package, there will be two mini-AEW & C Su-30MKIs (each equipped with up to six BVRAAMs) flying a race-track pattern, plus up to six strike aircraft, plus two Su-30MKIs armed with BVRAAMs and WVRAAMs for air superiority. All the participating aircraft will be equipped with the operational data-link (ODL) so that all of them are constantly exchanging in real-time the same tactical air situation picture. The excess workload of the FGFA you're referring to concerns the 'interleaving' air-to-air and air-to-ground functions to be fulfilled by a solitary aircrew, a scenario that will not prevail with the strike package I've described above.<br /><br />To Anon@5.41PM: To start with, the IAF is only upgrading its first 50Su-30MKIs. But the remainder will in the years to come will be similarly upgraded, although not all will have the distributed AESA capability. But eventually all Su-30MKis will have the MIRES X-band AESA-based MMR.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-82666818892909340072011-05-15T17:41:58.790+05:302011-05-15T17:41:58.790+05:30Will all the MKI's in IAF inventory get this u...Will all the MKI's in IAF inventory get this upgrade?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49460312749272883692011-05-15T17:23:32.032+05:302011-05-15T17:23:32.032+05:30Sir, dont you think this mini awacs format will be...Sir, dont you think this mini awacs format will be too much for the two pilots to handle. one of the main criticism of 5th gen aircraft is that too much of data for the pilot to handle. will there be networking of multiple platforms for the miniawacs which is integrated to a main awacs platform. or the automation will suffice. <br />But atleast it looks too good, cant wait...:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-17135778891160638732011-05-15T15:49:54.604+05:302011-05-15T15:49:54.604+05:30Grand news and information.Grand news and information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-56889835403345230672011-05-15T14:26:34.070+05:302011-05-15T14:26:34.070+05:30What Sukhoi OKB has done is offer to the IAF two p...What Sukhoi OKB has done is offer to the IAF two prospective upgrade paths: one which is the Super Su-30MKI upgrade and which the IAF has accepted. The other one concerns the photo you're referring to. The latter proposal calls for the Su-30MKI's airframe to be modified to include reconfigured air intakes and internal weapons stowage in the underbelly. Both upgrade proposals are essentially selective applications of technologies now being developed for the PAK-FA and PMF/FGFA. The stealthy Su-30MKI has been designed for specifically for two tasks: retaining the edge in beyond-visual-range air combat despite the availability of hostile AEW & C capabilities; and the destruction of hostile ground-based air-defence networks/systems. However, for these two tasks to be executed, one requires a new generation of long-range multi-mode BVRAAMs (like the Meteor) and standoff PGMs (both anti-radiation missiles & small-diameter loitering PGMs equipped with tri-mode seekers). Development of these two types of weapons within Russia has fallen behind schedule, but will likely be available by 2016. Only by then will the stealthy Su-30MKI option be seriously looked at by the IAF. At the moment, though, the Boeing F-15SE has the upper hand as it is being made available for immediate export.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-51943959765494143472011-05-15T12:27:14.453+05:302011-05-15T12:27:14.453+05:30Thanks for your reply Prasun, Previously i had rea...Thanks for your reply Prasun, Previously i had read that after the upgrade the super SU30MKI will be carrying weapons internally, a picture was there in the Force Magazine. Will this upgrade include this as well or is this idea dropped.<br /><br />Also if an arrangement is done for the SU30MKI to carry wepons internally then how will it compare to the silent eagle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com