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[neutralobserver]

If PAF strikes did no damage like the Bhakts claimed then why are they honoring this guy with no arms?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955634224347902331

OR this:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955687196406812851

 

[Faisal Iqbal]

15th August has come, it means happy Independence day to India, in 1947 after mellinium and quarter of foreign/minority rule, eventually India was ruled by the majority.

Muslim Rule = 712 to 1857 CE
British Rule = 1857 to 1947 CE

Dear members make no mistake, Its momentus event in world history.

 

[sequ]

I remember when I joined PDF, PAF had no BVRs facing several squadrons of Sukhois, JF-17 was lagging behind Tejas and even Bisons were better armed than F-16s. What a turn around in 2 decades with much smaller budget. The magnitude of InAF's ineptitude cannot be expressed in words. But the even the better news is, InAF learned no lessons and continues to thrive in lala land.

And since then they received almost 1500 BVR missiles and have more AWACS flying around than their neighbor. A complete reversal of the situation from the turn of the century.

 

[AlexYe]

I think you are correct!

I actually think that's the point, which then begs the question: Why is this?! We actually see it in so many – actually all – programs, and Tejas is perhaps just a media-friendly example that's in the spotlight... if you look at the list (no guarantee of completeness), the list seems endless:

- Tejas = neverending story
- Uttam Radar ... above all, lots of wild promises, but the reality is, even the IAF prefers an Israeli AESA
- Super-30 / MKI-PLUS: similar! Lots of announcements without real results
- Rafale-N + Vikrant/Vikramaditya: ... to date, NO concrete idea of how they are supposed to operate from the carriers, as the elevators and the lower deck are simply too small/shallow!
- MRCA ... as I said, we're exactly where we were in January 2012, namely when the recommendation was made to buy and build more Rafales.
- FGFA ... exit in 2018, and now the purchase of Su-57E is being discussed again.
- TEDBF ... will probably end as a Tejas 3.4-story!
- new AEW ... endless story, but at least the decision was made for an A320-based model, current planning in three years from 2025! (?)
- New tankers ... as often as now, repeated tenders always with the surprisingly same result: A330 MRTT ... still no decision
- HJT-36 Sitara/Yashas: first flight in 2003 ... now planned as Yashas in 2026 in the form of four leased aircraft, no IAF order yet
- HTT-40 ... not quite as long in development
- Question about new C-17s: The fact that this keeps popping up is surprising, even though everyone knows the production line is closed and dismantled
- And we don't even need to talk about engines like the Kaveri

... in fact it is not only a mess, it's pure embarrassment!

Arjun tank must fit in here somewhere too!

Meanwhile:
India has issued a huuuuuuuuge NOTAM, prob some missile test thingy (jaihinds are saying its to show america we can reach Diego garcia ranges)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956031009641660678

 

[Atomicfrog]

From Show floor model to CAD model! And proper one at that too it seems, all the internal bits modeled out.
progress.
How big is this supposed to be? Since it has 2 engines its gonna be J35/F22 size-ish right?
View attachment 157928

There is a longer video but its mostly in Hindi.

They are saying it will be stealth, not visible to radar, this was 100% designed locally in india with no foriegn help, various institutes collabed for the design, the cockpit design is final as show in the video, pilots inputs were taken into consideration.
Internal weapon bays can carry 1.5 tons worth of weapons?? And in non-stealth node (external points) can carry additional 5 Tons.
At 3:10 journo asks "If the plane can dodge enemy missiles"
And director asks "Dodge means??" (he genuinely looked like he didnt know the meaning)
He talks more about features from 3:32 onwards in english
Also is that a BIG IR prob infront of the canopy? I guess those Electric Optical thingies will come later
(he says the technologies required to developed this aircraft has been developed day 1)
And it will have Electronic Pilot (that will handle the missing 2nd pilots work?) I am guessing some smart/ai thingy
Time to finish 1st prototype at 2027

2 engines ?? Good luck finding these. Indian aircraft and engines in the same sentence is a jinx. I would put all my marble into engines development and postpone any new projects until it is done...

 

[Maikeru]

No idea as to the credibility of this supposed leak but at first glance it looks legit:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955912320313430098

 

[sndef888]

Tejas Mk2 first flight has been pushed back to end of 2026

 

[4Tran]

2 engines ?? Good luck finding these. Indian aircraft and engines in the same sentence is a jinx. I would put all my marble into engines development and postpone any new projects until it is done...

Until India builds up a proper industrial base, it won't have the ability to design and construct modern jet engines. India has never shown any interest in actually doing so, so any dreams of a domestic engine are just fantasy. Look at how cautious Korea is about designing a jet engine for the KF-21, and they already have a thriving heavy industry.

 

[zyklon]

No idea as to the credibility of this supposed leak but at first glance it looks legit:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955912320313430098

That's a very, very poorly done fabrication. 100% fake.

 

[AlexYe]

2 engines ?? Good luck finding these. Indian aircraft and engines in the same sentence is a jinx. I would put all my marble into engines development and postpone any new projects until it is done...

Well they are in talks with saffran france and Rolls Royce to 'co-develop' an engine based on their needs,
Some M88-v4 variant that will 120kn each for their Amca 5th gen plane...
And they killed off their own local engine program a while back.

No idea as to the credibility of this supposed leak but at first glance it looks legit:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1955912320313430098

It seems waayyy to specific with the dates, but is very iffy with probabilities earlier.
And Donbass strategy in Hilly mountainous difficult to navigate Kashmir regions?