tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post8562975554588339487..comments2024-03-29T05:44:18.835-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: HAL pegs price of Tejas light fighter at Rs 162 croreBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74016112526161871572015-01-23T05:36:00.883-08:002015-01-23T05:36:00.883-08:00. pak , china , north Korea : axis of evil. pak , china , north Korea : axis of evilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-21462410677852926372014-06-15T02:33:43.093-07:002014-06-15T02:33:43.093-07:00Hi friends you all Indian members talking about yo...Hi friends you all Indian members talking about your LCA Teja but I am not Indian I am a Pakistani and my question is on critic way not for apny moonh miyan MITHOO, sorry but my question is<br />a) after huge investment and long time LCA Teja without Indian Engine is an achievement or a failure ?<br />b) who is the international Buyer for LCA Teja ???<br />only IAF and Indian Navy ???<br />under MOD pressure /force to induct LCA in their fleets ??<br /><br />these are my questions not trolling please correct me if i am wrong. thanks<br />PakEyeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-6814168228434327752014-01-15T23:41:42.486-08:002014-01-15T23:41:42.486-08:00without doing any homework I recall sometime back ...without doing any homework I recall sometime back when the HTT40 or whatever was priced at 40 crores? Even on a weight for weight basis then how can the LCA be 162 crores. One of them figures is not right?Prodyutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-33549415705359986772014-01-14T13:35:10.884-08:002014-01-14T13:35:10.884-08:00we should seriously look for exports for the tejas...we should seriously look for exports for the tejas..at 26 mil it would probably be the cheapest aircrat in the class and would be an ideal replacement for the hundreds of mig 21s and f-5s in service around the world today...had it been ready by 2000 it wold have been a serious competition for the gripen..but it is still nontheless a very capable and economical aircraftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-19858430516995436932014-01-14T08:58:21.966-08:002014-01-14T08:58:21.966-08:00It will be fair to include the development cost in...It will be fair to include the development cost in the price. Other fighters would have that factored in. <br />I would assume Tejas would be about 50 million a piece if 200 plus will be manufactured.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-58569627070936881362014-01-14T04:12:42.601-08:002014-01-14T04:12:42.601-08:00well sir ,
i am extremely sorry if i ruffled your ...well sir ,<br />i am extremely sorry if i ruffled your feathers the wrong way..<br />i have immense respect for u for serving in the military..<br />but i somehow don't find much logic in your articles..only rants & mud slinging on the other arms..& pointing fingers at defence deals..<br /><br />& military service for officers constitute their period of service after commisioning..AFAIK only for PBORs the system takes their training period into account as "service period"..<br /><br />you would do well sir by not maligning IA generals..& take up the cause of other arms & services as well.<br /><br />thank you & sorry. prateeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-46936940807725198772014-01-14T02:28:56.721-08:002014-01-14T02:28:56.721-08:00Prateek,
NDA is like a military college. So visu...Prateek,<br /><br />NDA is like a military college. So visualize getting out of school and into college (BSc / BA) for 3 years. Now visualize that those 3 years "primarily" consists of super intensive military training PLUS cadets also have to clear their BSc / BA exams!! That's what NDA is about. <br /><br />And let me tell you, there are NDA cadets who excel in academics to a level that would put many normal college BSc/BA pass kids to shame. <br /><br />A few years hear and there might add fluff. But never substance. Pray, how does it make a difference?? Unless you think Shukla is vying for a age dependent COAS type post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-13737720697286462552014-01-13T18:59:27.686-08:002014-01-13T18:59:27.686-08:00@ prateek
As anyone who has been through NDA will...@ prateek<br /><br />As anyone who has been through NDA will tell you, those years of training were more military than most of the subsequent ones!<br /><br />But suit yourself. Put any number you like. It makes little difference whether someone has served 22, 24 or 26 years.<br /><br />If there's an analytical argument you have, present it please. I haven't seen any logic from you yet.Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-56787192380927474802014-01-13T10:12:30.310-08:002014-01-13T10:12:30.310-08:00LOL... do years at NDA count towards your military...LOL... do years at NDA count towards your military servrice....At least be decent enough to leave NDA years out ....you may keep IMA though :)...this puts u at 2 years service...<br /><br />You are no better than Indian politicians distorting factsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-66909112910792129762014-01-13T10:08:42.350-08:002014-01-13T10:08:42.350-08:00@ prateek @ 08:42
The requirement for XIIth pass f...@ prateek @ 08:42<br />The requirement for XIIth pass for NDA UPSC entry did not come till circa 1988-ish.. Those from 79th NDA course onwards needed to be 10+2 graduates. As a result, a 16-1 year old could complete NDA by 19-20 years, then another year for IMA, and well complete tenure in his early 40s..<br />Do'nt be so cynical in matters that can easily be verified..it will suit you well.Shikharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522657788214853389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-24508634011414986472014-01-13T09:24:13.455-08:002014-01-13T09:24:13.455-08:00@ prateek
You don't know how to subtract 26 f...@ prateek<br /><br />You don't know how to subtract 26 from 42?<br /><br />I joined NDA when I was 16.<br /><br />Get it?Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-82416129094345264252014-01-13T03:12:26.535-08:002014-01-13T03:12:26.535-08:00Col. Shukla, in order to ramp up the production nu...Col. Shukla, in order to ramp up the production numbers of Tejas, can't the private sector be invited to set up assembly lines ?<br /><br />If Reliance can be the preferred partner for Dassault's rafale, why can't it assemble Tejas ?<br /><br />HAL + Reliance + L&T + TATA Aerospace can deliver a total of 8 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20 Tejas per year. <br /><br /><b>A squadron a year !</b>Abhimannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-44898044924132375412014-01-13T00:48:50.734-08:002014-01-13T00:48:50.734-08:00@Col Shukla: As a civilian interested in defense m...@Col Shukla: As a civilian interested in defense matters, thanks for keeping our kind informed through your blog. I have two questions for you?<br />1. The Tejas has a basic tailless delta-airframe (neither cropped, nor cranked), with no canards/levcons, etc. Changes to the airframe have to be incorporated to make it super-maneuverable without thrust vectoring (e.g. addition of levcons,etc.). Also, the vertical stablilizer need to be replaced by v-tails for better stealth. So, would it be easier to implement these changes incrementally or designing a new airframe from scratch?<br />2. As a nation which can send orbiters to moon and Mars, why is it failing the development of a good trainer aircraft. Is the technology that difficult, or the problem is somewhere else?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-50586422632636724362014-01-12T22:09:46.445-08:002014-01-12T22:09:46.445-08:00hi Ajay Sir, is there any progress in kaveri proje...hi Ajay Sir, is there any progress in kaveri project since it very critical if we want to develope more fihgter independently............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-73173071539413849422014-01-12T19:12:56.930-08:002014-01-12T19:12:56.930-08:00col. shukla u talk about facts ??
i think u yourse...col. shukla u talk about facts ??<br />i think u yourself don't know about the length of your military service..<br />u mention in a comment that u served for 26 yrs..<br /><br />i remember in a previous article's comment section u mentioned u retired at 42 after commanding your regiment,,<br />now how the hell on earth can u serve for 26 yrs if u retire at 42 ??<br /><br />u r only good at maligning the IA generals..specially the inf. ones..& obviously deleting comments that expose u..now go ahead & remove this comment as well..<br />& if possible do ask ur lt. gen. chait to get a haircut & trim his paunch..prateeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67552480757132785152014-01-12T18:44:54.133-08:002014-01-12T18:44:54.133-08:00USD 26 million per Tejas? For such a low price, IA...USD 26 million per Tejas? For such a low price, IAF should order Tejas by the hundreds since China intends to make at least 1200 J-10's. (http ://www.wantchinatimes.com /news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130919000093&cid=1101)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-32293396683939445162014-01-12T11:49:08.084-08:002014-01-12T11:49:08.084-08:00It'll be nice to see a comparison of the capab...It'll be nice to see a comparison of the capabilities of the Tejas vis-a-vis the J-10B and the JF-17 both of which will be (and are) serving the PAF and PLAAF in sizable numbers. A few words about the (expected) strategic roles of these aircrafts by the concerned forces will also be great ! Any plans on coming up with such a comparison?Sidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-37895487830297939662014-01-12T03:26:31.140-08:002014-01-12T03:26:31.140-08:00Is there a Dannyboy you have radio links with, Bro...Is there a Dannyboy you have radio links with, Broadsword? :)ADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335305389957941537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-20164737434971513912014-01-12T01:20:40.724-08:002014-01-12T01:20:40.724-08:00After decades of research, LCA Tejas is ready. Mor...After decades of research, LCA Tejas is ready. More interestingly, at last commercial issues are being discussed. Tejas is a successful but cheap aircraft. HAL must start manufacturing at least twenty five of them each year so that per aircraft price comes down. DRDO / HAL must arrange local assembly of GE414 engine to bring down the price further in future. Kaveri engine must be made successful and utilise to power LCA Mark2. <br />The successful development of LCA should be converted immediately into a commercial success as well. HAL must immediately start manufacturing LCA-Trainers for IAF. HAL must sell a few LCA aircrafts every year to friendly countries like Oman, South Africa, Myanmar, Vietnam etc. Further development of the LCA will happen expeditiously as soon as more number of LCAs are flown by pilots of IAF and Navy.P.K.Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243425778396514693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67336469350820372012014-01-12T00:23:41.906-08:002014-01-12T00:23:41.906-08:00What is your take on the capabilities of the Tejas...What is your take on the capabilities of the Tejas viz the J-10 which looks to be the mainstay of the PAF and PLAAF in the near future?<br />If the comparison is positive, I say we concentrate the Tejas in numbers to the western front and leave the Medium and Heavy aircraft (+ the FGFA later) for the chinese theatre.<br />The jaguars are and the Tejas should be able to take care of Pakistan and I believe the Tejas has also done well in altitude trials.<br />Why only 200? at this price IAF should order 300 to compliment the 100+ Jaguars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com