tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post5490944980267840637..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: In Siachen, Dhruv proves a world-beaterBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-72192539339702688652011-03-31T10:04:16.765-07:002011-03-31T10:04:16.765-07:00Have we operationalised the Dhruv at High Altitiud...Have we operationalised the Dhruv at High Altitiude? These tests were carried out in 2009 and still in 2011 we are carrying out tests..? It's surprising !! If these tests were not carried out then what about the ALH version presently in loc, on what basis were they placed there if they were not compatible to the operating conditions? If the Dhruv is such a superfine machine why have the IAF & Navy not ordered for them? What about the down time of the machine during its maint schedules? Can the HAL ensure quality control and interchangeability of components between two variants of the same aircraft?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-12104107743962284722011-03-11T05:27:00.531-08:002011-03-11T05:27:00.531-08:00Is that a Pakistani post in the foreground? That s...Is that a Pakistani post in the foreground? That seems to be their flag there.<br /><br />Can't imagine that the two posts will be so close together.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916802272730494014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-41836114582945314452011-03-08T02:39:13.217-08:002011-03-08T02:39:13.217-08:00Col, you got the name wrong. Unni Pillai and Hari ...Col, you got the name wrong. Unni Pillai and Hari Nair should be pissed at you for mangling their name! <br /><br />Perhaps we should start calling you Mishraji. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74253815496862795022011-03-08T02:05:12.576-08:002011-03-08T02:05:12.576-08:00Ajai sir, Quick quetsion. You said that these chop...Ajai sir, Quick quetsion. You said that these choppers are being handed over to the 205 Aviation Sqdn but that the IDS still needs to be audited. Does this mean the two are happening in parrallel? Any idea what the induction rate is? <br /><br />AkshayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29885479314258515502011-03-08T01:28:36.382-08:002011-03-08T01:28:36.382-08:00Ajai sir
just 1 question
will the Mark I and II ...Ajai sir<br /><br />just 1 question<br /><br />will the Mark I and II Dhruvs will be upgraded to Mark III for better operational efficiency<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-60242386039367472562011-03-07T20:32:37.834-08:002011-03-07T20:32:37.834-08:00The Dhruv is a success story on the whole. However...The Dhruv is a success story on the whole. However, the single most important component, the engine, its design and manufacture needs to be mastered within the country. That is an achilles heel for the nation. Which is why the Kaveri project is extremely crucial to India. Please exhort full support and encouragement to this project. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-88839590279747362032011-03-07T13:01:24.910-08:002011-03-07T13:01:24.910-08:00Cool pictures, but the rider is the end was a damp...Cool pictures, but the rider is the end was a dampener. Yet again proving how successful the dhruv is but still not yet there. Hope they overcome the technical glitches quickly. It is in everyones's interest, private/public sector/IA/IAF/IN for this to work. It just brings so many more options to the table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-89833898155750529522011-03-07T10:48:12.185-08:002011-03-07T10:48:12.185-08:00Sir, nice but wish you could have managed a video ...Sir, nice but wish you could have managed a video or two!! I remember my days on the glacier ...they were tough and eventful,Dhruv will certainly be a world beater and God sent for the troops who brave fantastic odds. Please do cover more such articles and more often!Zubinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-13395260400664019392011-03-07T08:50:51.840-08:002011-03-07T08:50:51.840-08:00Col Saab, when Govt is going to announce the MMCRA...Col Saab, when Govt is going to announce the MMCRA winner...It was mentioned during Airshow that winners will be announced in 2 weeks, negotiations would be started by March and completed by Sept. So far no announcement of winners. Is this because of elections in some states ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-33216182818451513202011-03-07T08:49:54.753-08:002011-03-07T08:49:54.753-08:00My question:
Does this means that shakti powered ...My question:<br />Does this means that shakti powered LCH's can operate at siachin, well if its true, I feel sorry for the enemyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-24371403357579214432011-03-07T07:39:19.190-08:002011-03-07T07:39:19.190-08:00Good report Ajai! Looks like the IA is solidly beh...Good report Ajai! Looks like the IA is solidly behind ALH, while the IAF is still thinking about it. <br /><br />Regarding your photos, it would be better for you to watermark your photos, else others will just steal your photos and claim them as their own. This included a reputable recent defence forces magazine too, that finally acknowledged its mistake after a legal order :)Ravinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74051646645926353572011-03-07T05:30:12.480-08:002011-03-07T05:30:12.480-08:00http://www.deccanchronicle.com/national/russia-spa...http://www.deccanchronicle.com/national/russia-spat-delays-brahmos-air-version-036lspknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29194880378046742092011-03-07T05:25:19.319-08:002011-03-07T05:25:19.319-08:00Hello,
Thanks for the information Ajai-jee. It is...Hello,<br />Thanks for the information Ajai-jee. It is heartening to read the article.<br />I wonder whether Cheetah was capable of carrying a load of 200 KGs instead of mentioned 20 KGs, since managing the Sonam post and its capable soldiers' requirements would need many more sorties and also wonder how was the post set up initially without a heavy lift helicopter or any other means.<br />ThanksGaneshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671274543897909474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-26850833136525615952011-03-07T04:14:37.644-08:002011-03-07T04:14:37.644-08:00Ajai Sir, are you sure about the name "Group ...Ajai Sir, are you sure about the name "Group captain Unni Nair"? I thought HAL test pilots Unni Pillai had retired as a WingCo and Hari Nair as a Group captain.Aadityanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-5919138625389475952011-03-07T00:58:03.678-08:002011-03-07T00:58:03.678-08:00anon it's 90% by cost. doesnt mean that 90% of...anon it's 90% by cost. doesnt mean that 90% of the chopper is imported. Do you reckon the engines alone might be costing more than half the price? and the ALH has two of them...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-26464456253707617252011-03-07T00:22:08.244-08:002011-03-07T00:22:08.244-08:00Terrific endorsement of the Dhruv. What was the ma...Terrific endorsement of the Dhruv. What was the maximum height that dhruv attained during its trials in Siachen?<br /><br />The photographs are stunning and put in perspective the diminutive nature of human endeavour as compared with nature.Hrishikeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03988546767811697186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-80071660439104423462011-03-06T23:27:51.460-08:002011-03-06T23:27:51.460-08:00AFTER A LOT OF CRITISM THERE ARE KUDOS I WISH THE ...AFTER A LOT OF CRITISM THERE ARE KUDOS I WISH THE LCA(KAVERI) BECOME OPERATIONAL IT WILL SHUT UP THE CRITICS MORE DEVELOPMENT IS REQUIRED IN INFRASTRUCTURE OF DEFENCE ONCE DONE THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF JOBS FOR LOT OF INDIANSRATnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-1846123303835989112011-03-06T23:23:32.090-08:002011-03-06T23:23:32.090-08:00@Anon7 March 2011 09:45.What CAG was criticizing w...@Anon7 March 2011 09:45.What CAG was criticizing was non achievement 'indeginization' by target dates fixed by HAL.Modern helicopters/aircraft are very sophisticated with equally sophisticated weapons,avionics etc. There is virtually no helicopter in the world today that does not contain some inputs/components from foreign sources.The degree differs of local content differs,but it makes little economic sense to produce everything at home.There are thousands of components which are contracted,sub-contracted down many suppliers. Only a country with very large forces and export markets say a USA or Russia or France maintain capabilities to produce every component(which BTW they still do not do)of a helicopter.Indian Helo industry will evolve as per her needs and time.In fact most of the fabrication,material and engines to are now made in India and we are fairly advanced in Helos.But its time to shed the foolish quest that every thing has to have a made in India stamp.YES, what one must try to make Indian as far as possible the intellectual capabilities,design , development and key personnel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-34926737123842347552011-03-06T23:04:23.079-08:002011-03-06T23:04:23.079-08:00Hello !! All HAL bashers....CAG is ignorant about ...Hello !! All HAL bashers....CAG is ignorant about relevance of technology and it has no idea where India stands in the manufacture of semiconductors starting from simple diodes to Very large scale ICs? Do we have the process to manufacture these ICs? no!!!! Can anybody tell me what is the import content of your LCDs,Cameras and mobiles? It is almost 98%. since china bazaars are popping up in every nook and corner,,even chinese tooth picks are being imported and sold... items which are manufactured in small,medium industries of India are being now sourced from China and sold in china bazaars. imagine how many millions of Indians.. working in these factories are loosing their jobs and livelihood?<br />Helos and aircrafts are not some 2 minutes maggie noodles!!! agreed ,there is lot to be done..wAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-35463772043973023502011-03-06T22:08:18.309-08:002011-03-06T22:08:18.309-08:00It was great reading this article. This would grea...It was great reading this article. This would greatly enhance not only India's operational preparedness in extremely high altitude conditions like Siachen, but would also boost the morale of the soldiers stationed there. A great example of improvements in technology benefiting the forces on the ground. 3 Cheers to HAL & the Indian armed forces! Jai Hind!Shubhamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-8421305964614443432011-03-06T20:39:08.540-08:002011-03-06T20:39:08.540-08:00Kudos to the HAL ALH team. From a tactical standpo...Kudos to the HAL ALH team. From a tactical standpoint, how long before China and Pakistan catchup with or acquire better technology helicopter?<br /><br />And what are the plans of HAL about the improving ALH with next gen / new technologies?Gowrishankar Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139519953366984961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-12873925959272209882011-03-06T20:28:22.126-08:002011-03-06T20:28:22.126-08:00In a word'brilliant.'Now HAL must marinise...In a word'brilliant.'Now HAL must marinise the shakti engines for the IN /Coastguard requirements.Our sea going units need a tough,capable helicopter to meet increasing threats in the seas around us.devindra sethinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-81710874092889901592011-03-06T20:15:37.584-08:002011-03-06T20:15:37.584-08:00Hi Ajai,
One dump question and dont mistake me fo...Hi Ajai,<br /><br />One dump question and dont mistake me for asking this as I am not a defence person.<br /><br />The CAG report says it has 60% imported compnents and how can we call it as Indian chapper..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-9016027802230069582011-03-06T20:10:45.702-08:002011-03-06T20:10:45.702-08:00Grand... Grand... Grand...Grand... Grand... Grand...Mr. Ranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23577913648282518592011-03-06T20:05:17.067-08:002011-03-06T20:05:17.067-08:00The silver lining in Dhruv success and clearance f...The silver lining in Dhruv success and clearance for High Altitude operations is the incorporation of its successful SHAKTI engine. Now with this engine, Indian industries can develop a family of helicopters -Attack/Reconnaissance/Utility roles. The Lama/Cheetah helicopters shall now be relieved from supporting Indian Army posts and shall be dedicated only for Artillery Air Observation ( AOP ), rescue and liaison roles. Just like the SHAKTI engive, if KAVERI engine becomes successful in providing (110KN) dry thrust + 140kn (reheat thrust), then the LCA and MCA can be successful. All advanced technologies (super computing bus bars / modular design/ structural strength) are rendered useless unless the airframe is blended with a powerful engine for all altitudes and maneuverability.Abidnoreply@blogger.com