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Anyone else love the look of Krivaks?
Both old and new?
Both old and new?
August 24, 2023 at 2:24 AM
Anyone else love the look of Krivaks?
Both old and new?
Both old and new?
3. Helicopters: IMRH remains in limbo and frankly speaking no helicopter comes close to cost + performance of the Mi-17. Is India going to buy expensive and less capable S-60/S-70 to fill the numbers?
August 7, 2023 at 2:35 AM
3. Helicopters: IMRH remains in limbo and frankly speaking no helicopter comes close to cost + performance of the Mi-17. Is India going to buy expensive and less capable S-60/S-70 to fill the numbers?
IN MY OPINION
1. Tanks: All western tanks are over $30 million plus per tank except K-2. Domestic Arjun is world class, yet 200 total orders between Mk 1 and Mk 1A.
2. Jets: The MRFA vs Tejas debate will never end. Tejas Mk 1A is the only pre-2026 (realistically pre-2030 option). Only 83 orders
1. Tanks: All western tanks are over $30 million plus per tank except K-2. Domestic Arjun is world class, yet 200 total orders between Mk 1 and Mk 1A.
2. Jets: The MRFA vs Tejas debate will never end. Tejas Mk 1A is the only pre-2026 (realistically pre-2030 option). Only 83 orders
August 7, 2023 at 2:35 AM
IN MY OPINION
1. Tanks: All western tanks are over $30 million plus per tank except K-2. Domestic Arjun is world class, yet 200 total orders between Mk 1 and Mk 1A.
2. Jets: The MRFA vs Tejas debate will never end. Tejas Mk 1A is the only pre-2026 (realistically pre-2030 option). Only 83 orders
1. Tanks: All western tanks are over $30 million plus per tank except K-2. Domestic Arjun is world class, yet 200 total orders between Mk 1 and Mk 1A.
2. Jets: The MRFA vs Tejas debate will never end. Tejas Mk 1A is the only pre-2026 (realistically pre-2030 option). Only 83 orders
Not to sound alarmist but #India's procurement lethargy today is going to be over paid by billions in the 2030s if anything flares up. The #Indian armed forces have still not adjusted procurement policies for a post-Russia procurement pause. They need to wake up now!
Here is a list of imp Projects
Here is a list of imp Projects
August 7, 2023 at 2:33 AM
Not to sound alarmist but #India's procurement lethargy today is going to be over paid by billions in the 2030s if anything flares up. The #Indian armed forces have still not adjusted procurement policies for a post-Russia procurement pause. They need to wake up now!
Here is a list of imp Projects
Here is a list of imp Projects
Your air defense systems have had monumental leaps in accuracy. Hence modern navies can get away with launching only 1 SAM per target.
That means 32 SAMs can be used against 32 targets, add #CIWS like Sea RAM, Phalanx which have accurate closed loop guidance and you should be fine with just 32 SAMs.
That means 32 SAMs can be used against 32 targets, add #CIWS like Sea RAM, Phalanx which have accurate closed loop guidance and you should be fine with just 32 SAMs.
August 6, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Your air defense systems have had monumental leaps in accuracy. Hence modern navies can get away with launching only 1 SAM per target.
That means 32 SAMs can be used against 32 targets, add #CIWS like Sea RAM, Phalanx which have accurate closed loop guidance and you should be fine with just 32 SAMs.
That means 32 SAMs can be used against 32 targets, add #CIWS like Sea RAM, Phalanx which have accurate closed loop guidance and you should be fine with just 32 SAMs.
Why are modern frigates and destroyers fitted with just 32 SAMs?
The thing is, norm was to fire 2 SAMs per incoming target. Modern missiles are far more capable of hitting their targets than older SAM systems. Modern radars are far more capable of accurate mid course and final approach guidance.
The thing is, norm was to fire 2 SAMs per incoming target. Modern missiles are far more capable of hitting their targets than older SAM systems. Modern radars are far more capable of accurate mid course and final approach guidance.
August 6, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Why are modern frigates and destroyers fitted with just 32 SAMs?
The thing is, norm was to fire 2 SAMs per incoming target. Modern missiles are far more capable of hitting their targets than older SAM systems. Modern radars are far more capable of accurate mid course and final approach guidance.
The thing is, norm was to fire 2 SAMs per incoming target. Modern missiles are far more capable of hitting their targets than older SAM systems. Modern radars are far more capable of accurate mid course and final approach guidance.
But I also noticed that cells from which missiles are launched do have a circular cell cap. I have marked in GREEN as well in the second picture.
Does the flat rectangular top signify a spent silo?
This means, off the 16 cells we see here half are empty.
Does the flat rectangular top signify a spent silo?
This means, off the 16 cells we see here half are empty.
August 5, 2023 at 2:12 PM
But I also noticed that cells from which missiles are launched do have a circular cell cap. I have marked in GREEN as well in the second picture.
Does the flat rectangular top signify a spent silo?
This means, off the 16 cells we see here half are empty.
Does the flat rectangular top signify a spent silo?
This means, off the 16 cells we see here half are empty.
Interesting scoop with #IndianNavy #Barak8. I have enlarged the fore starboard Barak 8 silo and it seems that they have two different types of VLS cell caps. One is circular in GREEN and the other is flat in BLUE.
August 5, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Interesting scoop with #IndianNavy #Barak8. I have enlarged the fore starboard Barak 8 silo and it seems that they have two different types of VLS cell caps. One is circular in GREEN and the other is flat in BLUE.