tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post8261268436070917456..comments2024-03-14T06:10:14.591-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: HAL Bangalore: Structural Coupling Test on TejasBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-57657717813232450532008-05-03T02:57:00.000-07:002008-05-03T02:57:00.000-07:00Any updates on LCA Tejas?Any updates on LCA Tejas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-16301996561633962692008-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:00Good work Ajai, thanks for all the beautiful pics....Good work Ajai, thanks for all the beautiful pics. When you get a chance, do write up on the the future of Arjun and which Shikhandi it needs to pair up with to take care of Bhishma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-80173657952939937472008-03-18T06:17:00.000-07:002008-03-18T06:17:00.000-07:00okay, will post an article on IJT status, along wi...okay, will post an article on IJT status, along with lots of hangar photos!<BR/><BR/>But first, I've got four articles to write on the private sector in defence... that takes priority.<BR/><BR/>Stand by!Ajai Shuklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488839157370084666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22734502538827454152008-03-17T20:58:00.000-07:002008-03-17T20:58:00.000-07:00a few questions1)Has the engine fitting been compl...a few questions<BR/>1)Has the engine fitting been completed in LSP-2?<BR/>2)Has the Radar integration started in LSP-3?<BR/>3)When are the LGB carrying and dropping going to be carried out by LCA?<BR/>4)PV2= LDP integration and PV3= drop tanks? can any of the prototype do both?<BR/>5)Has night flying been completed, if not when is it going to happen?<BR/>6)Any more news on Naval LCA, except that the front fuselage is getting ready?<BR/>7)Last but most important, DO you have more photos? Of anything in HAL's production/assembly line such as WSI dhruv, LCH, IJT, More Hawks, Jaguars, Sukhois, LCA. The list is not complete but I guess you get the idea, any i repeat any photo that you have taken will do. Even of a chidiya flying at HAL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-83445702674341772892008-03-17T07:14:00.000-07:002008-03-17T07:14:00.000-07:00Thanks for ur reply Sir. Does not matter whichever...Thanks for ur reply Sir. Does not matter whichever LCA is that, good news is one more added. I m dieing to know some thing abt LCH. Plz give a look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-4523556928040958812008-03-17T00:36:00.000-07:002008-03-17T00:36:00.000-07:00Anonymous, it's the same Tejas which is in the pho...Anonymous, it's the same Tejas which is in the photos of the MAST test. Alas, I did not ask or observe which of the ones it is.<BR/><BR/>But by elimination, it cannot be LSP-2... which is undergoing the structural coupling test in the same photo (Heh, heh... just call me Sherlock!). To digress, LSP-2 is also the first aircraft fitted with the GE IN-20 engine.<BR/><BR/>It also cannot be LSP-3, which is the first aircraft in which the radar is being integrated. LSP-3 is dedicated to radar integration and validation... a huge task by itself.<BR/><BR/>Also, it cannot be P-2, which is the aircraft on which the Laser Designator Pod has been integrated. That has already been flown after integrating.<BR/><BR/>Any more clues from anyone?Ajai Shuklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488839157370084666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-63769376006226280842008-03-16T06:01:00.000-07:002008-03-16T06:01:00.000-07:00Thank U Sir.I can see a LCA in background in secon...Thank U Sir.<BR/>I can see a LCA in background in second picture. Can you/any body let me know, is it LSP-3 or PV-5 or any other LCA????<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74805540401249702862008-03-16T05:54:00.000-07:002008-03-16T05:54:00.000-07:00Hi Sathya,They're not really paranoid. I found the...Hi Sathya,<BR/><BR/>They're not really paranoid. I found them forthcoming with facts as well as permissions for photography.<BR/><BR/>Organisations like HAL and DRDO are beginning to realise the importance of image projection. And as they gain in confidence, they are becoming less defensive about failures as well. It was when there was very little success to point out that they felt... any coverage was bound to be negative!Ajai Shuklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488839157370084666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-47492137653611920032008-03-15T21:03:00.000-07:002008-03-15T21:03:00.000-07:00Hey Ajay,Very nice explanation of the test... Than...Hey Ajay,<BR/><BR/>Very nice explanation of the test... <BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/><BR/>But a question, how did they allow photography, given that they are so paranoid about such things.<BR/><BR/>SathyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-50855088328480488382008-03-15T19:46:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:46:00.000-07:00Hi "m"... you're absolutely right... I stand corre...Hi "m"... you're absolutely right... I stand corrected. That's LSP-2 on the Structural Coupling Test rig.<BR/><BR/>anonymous, LSP-3 is slated to fly this month. Don't know about the others.<BR/><BR/>And in the prototype series, I can confirm that there is no P-4. The four aircraft in that series are P-1, 2, 3 and 5.<BR/><BR/>I also hear that metal cutting has begun for the IAF's order of 20 series production aircraft.Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-50316126426030630262008-03-15T17:14:00.000-07:002008-03-15T17:14:00.000-07:00Do u have idea when are each of these aircrafts ro...Do u have idea when are each of these aircrafts rolling out??<BR/><BR/>PV-4<BR/>PV-5<BR/>NP-1<BR/>NP-2<BR/>LSP-2<BR/>LSP-3<BR/>LSP-4<BR/>LSP-5<BR/>LSP-6<BR/>LSP-7<BR/>LSP-8<BR/><BR/>And is PV-4 gonna roll out??? I heard PV-4 was canceled?? Is it true??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-36456679196895708352008-03-15T17:10:00.000-07:002008-03-15T17:10:00.000-07:00How do u get these pics mate???Do u work there??How do u get these pics mate???<BR/><BR/>Do u work there??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-89999621543351952692008-03-15T16:35:00.000-07:002008-03-15T16:35:00.000-07:00I can never get enough of LCA pictures. Ever.I can never get enough of LCA pictures. Ever.A&Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366115360970179692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-57426793331477651452008-03-15T10:05:00.000-07:002008-03-15T10:05:00.000-07:00Thats LSP-2, I thought you said it was out "flying...Thats LSP-2, I thought you said it was out "flying". Anyways, nice pictures and keep them comingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-71220022857586904042008-03-15T07:04:00.000-07:002008-03-15T07:04:00.000-07:00excellent work!! how do u get access?excellent work!! how do u get access?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com