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Re: ISC's Special Session on Frontiers in Defence Sciene Expo In Kolka
Some interesting reply-
Prasun K. Sengupta said...
To MRSINGH1987: What must be noted is that when guidedPGMs or even ASCMs or NLOS-BSMs are being flight-tested, they are NEVER armed with live warheads. If live warheads were to be used, then there would be no forensic evidence left at all about the CEP. That is why the visuals of the Sudarshan LGB shown on theposter can depict the CEP soclearly. Had a live warhead been used, there would have been nothing left of notjust the target, but also its surrounding area, rest assured.
To PRADEEP: That is the CLGM, which is a 120mm multi-role missile capable of being launched from both 120mm MBT gun-barrels, as well as from manportable launchers. Development of this missile was initiated in 2005 for the Arjun MBT project & it was meant to be both an anti-armour round as well as an anti-helicopter round. Since the CLGM could not be delivered in time for the Arjun Mk1A's user-trials, the LAHAT had to be imported from IAI as aninterim solution. In future, however, the CLGM will: 1) Replace the LAHAT on Arjun Mk1A MBT 2) Replace the Milan-2 & Konkurs while using the existing manportable launchers of theMilan-2 & Konkurs; & 3) It isalso being evaluated by the IA as a possible substitute for the existing NAMICA-launched NAG ATGM.
MSMC trials are on-going, but the good news is that the CAPFs like CRPF, BSF, CISF & NSG are extremely satisfied with its performance & large orders are most likely to be issued by these CAPFs.
To JAGDISH VADIVELU: No, the Trishul's mock-up was exhibited only for 'nostalgic'purposes. In today's world when fire-and-forget SHORADS (using either IIR or active X-band seekers) is the global norm, there's no room for Trishul-type semi-active SHORADS, rest assured.
To Mr.RA 13: Firing rate of Pinaka-2 MBRL will be the same as that of Pinaka-1. Originally, the IA insisted on acquiring a 40km-range version of the 37.5km-rangePinaka-1. But then HEMRL succeeded in developing higher energetic propellants that could propel a slightly lengthened Pinaka-1 rocket out to 60km (57.5km being a more realistic figure) while using the same TEL. That's when the IA re-drafted its GSQR & opted for the re-engineered Pinaka-1 rocket with 60km-range; & also mandated the ARDE to develop a brand-new MBRL capable of launching 300mm rockets out to a distance of 120km.
To [email protected]: Not for Nag, but HELINA air-launchedATGM, which may well have arange of 8km (something likethe Brimstone) when launched from a Rudra-type helicopter-gunship, or up to 15km when launched from a combat aircraft.
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Some interesting reply-
Prasun K. Sengupta said...
To MRSINGH1987: What must be noted is that when guidedPGMs or even ASCMs or NLOS-BSMs are being flight-tested, they are NEVER armed with live warheads. If live warheads were to be used, then there would be no forensic evidence left at all about the CEP. That is why the visuals of the Sudarshan LGB shown on theposter can depict the CEP soclearly. Had a live warhead been used, there would have been nothing left of notjust the target, but also its surrounding area, rest assured.
To PRADEEP: That is the CLGM, which is a 120mm multi-role missile capable of being launched from both 120mm MBT gun-barrels, as well as from manportable launchers. Development of this missile was initiated in 2005 for the Arjun MBT project & it was meant to be both an anti-armour round as well as an anti-helicopter round. Since the CLGM could not be delivered in time for the Arjun Mk1A's user-trials, the LAHAT had to be imported from IAI as aninterim solution. In future, however, the CLGM will: 1) Replace the LAHAT on Arjun Mk1A MBT 2) Replace the Milan-2 & Konkurs while using the existing manportable launchers of theMilan-2 & Konkurs; & 3) It isalso being evaluated by the IA as a possible substitute for the existing NAMICA-launched NAG ATGM.
MSMC trials are on-going, but the good news is that the CAPFs like CRPF, BSF, CISF & NSG are extremely satisfied with its performance & large orders are most likely to be issued by these CAPFs.
To JAGDISH VADIVELU: No, the Trishul's mock-up was exhibited only for 'nostalgic'purposes. In today's world when fire-and-forget SHORADS (using either IIR or active X-band seekers) is the global norm, there's no room for Trishul-type semi-active SHORADS, rest assured.
To Mr.RA 13: Firing rate of Pinaka-2 MBRL will be the same as that of Pinaka-1. Originally, the IA insisted on acquiring a 40km-range version of the 37.5km-rangePinaka-1. But then HEMRL succeeded in developing higher energetic propellants that could propel a slightly lengthened Pinaka-1 rocket out to 60km (57.5km being a more realistic figure) while using the same TEL. That's when the IA re-drafted its GSQR & opted for the re-engineered Pinaka-1 rocket with 60km-range; & also mandated the ARDE to develop a brand-new MBRL capable of launching 300mm rockets out to a distance of 120km.
To [email protected]: Not for Nag, but HELINA air-launchedATGM, which may well have arange of 8km (something likethe Brimstone) when launched from a Rudra-type helicopter-gunship, or up to 15km when launched from a combat aircraft.
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