C-17 Globemaster III (IAF)
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India has no plans for additional C-17s
India's defence minister has scotched rumours that the country has immediate plans to buy more than 10 Boeing C-17 strategic transports.
"There is presently no proposal for procurement of additional C-17s for the Indian air force," said defence minister A K Antony, in a brief written response to a question in parliament.
India has no current plans for additional C-17s
India's defence minister has scotched rumours that the country has immediate plans to buy more than 10 Boeing C-17 strategic transports.
"There is presently no proposal for procurement of additional C-17s for the Indian air force," said defence minister A K Antony, in a brief written response to a question in parliament.
India has no current plans for additional C-17s
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[h=1]IAF will induct its C-17 airlifters from 2013[/h]
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct in June 2013 the first of the 10 C-17 Globemaster-III heavy airlifters it has purchased from the US, and then order six more.
IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne, told India Strategic defence magazine (..:: India Strategic ::.. Home Page: The authoritative monthly on Defence and Strategic Affairs.) in an interview that Boeing would deliver all the already ordered 10 aircraft between 2013 and 2014, and that once the IAF was satisfied with their performance, six more would be ordered. By 2015, the induction of all the 16 aircraft should be complete.
"C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are expected to be inducted between 2013 and 2015," he said.
The Air Chief said that the IAF had actually planned to acquire 20 aircraft but right now, it had the Defence Ministry's approval for just 16.
The aircraft had done well during the rigorous tests for short takeoffs and night operations and the IAF is preparing a number of its airbases, including in the mountainous northern and northeastern region, for the C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The latter have, in fact, begun relief operations in the northeastern region following the recent earthquake.
Both the aircraft can be refuelled midair and would be networked with the IAF's air and ground assets.
The IAF hopes to sign the contract for the additional six C-17s within 2013. The contract for the first lot of 10 aircraft was signed in June this year in accordance with the US government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme under a government-to-government deal for USD 4.1 billion, which included a training and support package as well as 30 percent offset investment into India's defence programmes.
Notably, Boeing officials had told a group of Indian journalists visiting the C-17 manufacturing facility at Long Beach in California last year that the company could accelerate production and deliver the required number before schedule.
Boeing has nearly completed the US Air Force (USAF) requirement, and its C-17 production line is due to close after the last few orders are delivered over the next three or four years. The production capacity has already been halved to 10 aircraft a year so that the factory can continue a little longer for a few more possible international orders.
Nearly 235 of these long-range heavy-lift aircraft have been delivered so far, and even with a small number of 10 or 16 airlifters, India will be its second biggest customer. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with six aircraft, is the third largest.
USAF has a total order for 223 aircraft, and the C-17 has been extensively used to support combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as humanitarian missions across the world, including in Pakistan.
It may be noted that even Lockheed Martin is delivering all the six C-130J aircraft before their scheduled delivery time, and this is the first time that the IAF has received its aircraft from a foreign supplier without delay, on or before time, and without any additional demands on cost.
The IAF received its first C-130J in February 2011 and the last and sixth is due here November 11.
IAF will induct its C-17 airlifters from 2013
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct in June 2013 the first of the 10 C-17 Globemaster-III heavy airlifters it has purchased from the US, and then order six more.
IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne, told India Strategic defence magazine (..:: India Strategic ::.. Home Page: The authoritative monthly on Defence and Strategic Affairs.) in an interview that Boeing would deliver all the already ordered 10 aircraft between 2013 and 2014, and that once the IAF was satisfied with their performance, six more would be ordered. By 2015, the induction of all the 16 aircraft should be complete.
The Air Chief said that the IAF had actually planned to acquire 20 aircraft but right now, it had the Defence Ministry's approval for just 16.
The aircraft had done well during the rigorous tests for short takeoffs and night operations and the IAF is preparing a number of its airbases, including in the mountainous northern and northeastern region, for the C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The latter have, in fact, begun relief operations in the northeastern region following the recent earthquake.
Both the aircraft can be refuelled midair and would be networked with the IAF's air and ground assets.
The IAF hopes to sign the contract for the additional six C-17s within 2013. The contract for the first lot of 10 aircraft was signed in June this year in accordance with the US government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme under a government-to-government deal for USD 4.1 billion, which included a training and support package as well as 30 percent offset investment into India's defence programmes.
Notably, Boeing officials had told a group of Indian journalists visiting the C-17 manufacturing facility at Long Beach in California last year that the company could accelerate production and deliver the required number before schedule.
Boeing has nearly completed the US Air Force (USAF) requirement, and its C-17 production line is due to close after the last few orders are delivered over the next three or four years. The production capacity has already been halved to 10 aircraft a year so that the factory can continue a little longer for a few more possible international orders.
Nearly 235 of these long-range heavy-lift aircraft have been delivered so far, and even with a small number of 10 or 16 airlifters, India will be its second biggest customer. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with six aircraft, is the third largest.
USAF has a total order for 223 aircraft, and the C-17 has been extensively used to support combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as humanitarian missions across the world, including in Pakistan.
It may be noted that even Lockheed Martin is delivering all the six C-130J aircraft before their scheduled delivery time, and this is the first time that the IAF has received its aircraft from a foreign supplier without delay, on or before time, and without any additional demands on cost.
The IAF received its first C-130J in February 2011 and the last and sixth is due here November 11.
IAF will induct its C-17 airlifters from 2013
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You're excused, but the C5 is no longer in production. The USAF is only modernizing its fleet to C5M status with advance avionics, engines and cargo handling systems.
Globemaster III is the new King of military strategic lift.
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C-17 can take off and land in smaller airfields, can operate in ice and dirk runways and requires less maintenance. Only advantage C-5 has is payload. Since C-17 suits very well for us in terms of payload why go for expensive option like C-5 ?
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Flying a Boeing C-17
Dailymotion - Flying a Boeing C-17 - a News & Politics videohttp://dai.ly/qIJZx0
Dailymotion - Flying a Boeing C-17 - a News & Politics videohttp://dai.ly/qIJZx0
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IAF will induct its C 17 Globemasters from 2013
IAF will induct its C 17 Globemasters from 2013
New Delhi. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct its 10 C 17 Globemaster-III airlifters beginning June 2013, and then order six more.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne told India Strategic in an interview that Boeing would deliver all the already ordered 10 aircraft between 2013 and 2014, and that once the IAF was satisfied with the performance of the aircraft after induction, six more would be ordered. By 2015, the induction of all the 16 aircraft should be complete.
"The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are expected to be inducted between 2013 and 2015," he said.
Air Chief Marshal Browne said that IAF had actually planned to acquire 20 aircraft but right now, it had the approval for 16 aircraft from the Ministry of Defence, 10 in the first lot and then six more after the first few of the aircraft are received.
The aircraft had done well during the rigorous tests for short takeoffs and night operations, and IAF is preparing a number of its airbases, including in the mountainous north and north-eastern Himalayan region, for C 17 and Lockheed Martin's C 130J Super Hercules aircraft. The latter have in fact already begun relief operations in the north-eastern region of the country following the recent earthquake.
Both the aircraft can be refueled midair and would be networked with IAF's air and ground assets
IAF hopes to sign the contract for the additional six within 2013. The contract for the first lot of 10 aircraft was signed in June this year in accordance with the US Government's Foreign Sales Programme (FMS) under a Government-to-Government deal for US$ 4.1 billion, which included a training and support package as well as 30 per cent offset investment back into India in defence programmes.
Notably, Boeing officials had told a group of Indian journalists visiting the C 17 manufacturing facility at Long Beach in California last year that the company could accelerate the production and deliver the required number before scheduled time.
Boeing has nearly completed the US Air Force requirement, and its C 17 production line is due to close after the last few orders are delivered over the next three or four years. The production capacity has already been decreased by one third from 15 to 10 aircraft a year so that the factory can continue a little longer for a few more possible international orders.
"We do expect the lower production rate combined with strong international interest to extend the C-17 line for many years," a Boeing spokesperson said.
Nearly 235 of these long-range heavy lift aircraft have been delivered so far, and even with a small number of 10 or 16 airlifters, India will be its second biggest customer. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with six aircraft, is the third largest.
USAF has a total order for 223 aircraft, and the C 17 has been extensively used to support combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as humanitarian missions across the world including in Pakistan.
It may be noted that even the Lockheed Martin is delivering all the six C 130J aircraft before scheduled delivery time, and this is the first time ever that IAF has received its aircraft from a foreign supplier without delay, on or before time, and without any additional demands on cost.
IAF received the first C 130J Super Hercules in February 2011 and the last and sixth is due here November 11
..:: India Strategic ::. IAF: IAF will induct its C 17 Globemasters from 2013
IAF will induct its C 17 Globemasters from 2013
New Delhi. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct its 10 C 17 Globemaster-III airlifters beginning June 2013, and then order six more.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne told India Strategic in an interview that Boeing would deliver all the already ordered 10 aircraft between 2013 and 2014, and that once the IAF was satisfied with the performance of the aircraft after induction, six more would be ordered. By 2015, the induction of all the 16 aircraft should be complete.
"The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are expected to be inducted between 2013 and 2015," he said.
Air Chief Marshal Browne said that IAF had actually planned to acquire 20 aircraft but right now, it had the approval for 16 aircraft from the Ministry of Defence, 10 in the first lot and then six more after the first few of the aircraft are received.
The aircraft had done well during the rigorous tests for short takeoffs and night operations, and IAF is preparing a number of its airbases, including in the mountainous north and north-eastern Himalayan region, for C 17 and Lockheed Martin's C 130J Super Hercules aircraft. The latter have in fact already begun relief operations in the north-eastern region of the country following the recent earthquake.
Both the aircraft can be refueled midair and would be networked with IAF's air and ground assets
IAF hopes to sign the contract for the additional six within 2013. The contract for the first lot of 10 aircraft was signed in June this year in accordance with the US Government's Foreign Sales Programme (FMS) under a Government-to-Government deal for US$ 4.1 billion, which included a training and support package as well as 30 per cent offset investment back into India in defence programmes.
Notably, Boeing officials had told a group of Indian journalists visiting the C 17 manufacturing facility at Long Beach in California last year that the company could accelerate the production and deliver the required number before scheduled time.
Boeing has nearly completed the US Air Force requirement, and its C 17 production line is due to close after the last few orders are delivered over the next three or four years. The production capacity has already been decreased by one third from 15 to 10 aircraft a year so that the factory can continue a little longer for a few more possible international orders.
"We do expect the lower production rate combined with strong international interest to extend the C-17 line for many years," a Boeing spokesperson said.
Nearly 235 of these long-range heavy lift aircraft have been delivered so far, and even with a small number of 10 or 16 airlifters, India will be its second biggest customer. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with six aircraft, is the third largest.
USAF has a total order for 223 aircraft, and the C 17 has been extensively used to support combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as humanitarian missions across the world including in Pakistan.
It may be noted that even the Lockheed Martin is delivering all the six C 130J aircraft before scheduled delivery time, and this is the first time ever that IAF has received its aircraft from a foreign supplier without delay, on or before time, and without any additional demands on cost.
IAF received the first C 130J Super Hercules in February 2011 and the last and sixth is due here November 11
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I have watched, from the ground, a C17 drop paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Those guys just kept coming out of that plane, I thought they would never stop. 
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Pratt & Whitney bags IAF engine contract for Boeing C-17s
MUMBAI: Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corporation has received a contract to produce the first four F117-PW-100 engines that will power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs for the Air Force, a company statement said today.
The engines will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, the defence had signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the US government to acquire 10 C-17s. The Air Force will take delivery of its first C-17s in early 2013.
"We are delighted the Air Force has selected the C-17 with Pratt & Whitney F117 engines to support its airlift mission. We look forward to helping strengthen the country's aerospace capabilities and humanitarian efforts," Pratt & Whitney vice-president for military programmes and customer support Bev Deachin said
Pratt & Whitney bags IAF engine contract for Boeing C-17s - The Economic Times
MUMBAI: Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corporation has received a contract to produce the first four F117-PW-100 engines that will power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs for the Air Force, a company statement said today.
The engines will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, the defence had signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the US government to acquire 10 C-17s. The Air Force will take delivery of its first C-17s in early 2013.
"We are delighted the Air Force has selected the C-17 with Pratt & Whitney F117 engines to support its airlift mission. We look forward to helping strengthen the country's aerospace capabilities and humanitarian efforts," Pratt & Whitney vice-president for military programmes and customer support Bev Deachin said
Pratt & Whitney bags IAF engine contract for Boeing C-17s - The Economic Times
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Pratt & Whitney Receives Engine Contract for Boeing C-17s sold to India
Our Bureau , Mon, Dec 26, 2011 16:10 CET
Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), recently received a contract to produce the first four F117-PW-100 engines that will power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III for the Indian Air Force. The engines will be delivered in second quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, India's Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government to acquire 10 C-17s. India will take delivery of its first C-17s in early 2013.
"We are delighted the Indian Air Force has selected the C-17 with Pratt & Whitney F117 engines to support its airlift mission," said Bev Deachin, vice president, Military Programs and Customer Support, Pratt & Whitney. "The F117 is suited for a wide range of operating environments and conditions and it has demonstrated superb performance and reliability from the Antarctic to the deserts of the Middle East. We look forward to helping strengthen India's aerospace capabilities and humanitarian efforts." Four F117s provide exclusive power for the C-17 Globemaster III -- the world's premier heavy airlifter. The F117-PW-100 is the sister engine of Pratt & Whitney's PW2037 commercial engine powering the Boeing 757. With more than 50 million hours of proven military and commercial use, the F117/PW2037 has consistently proven itself as a world-class dependable engine. Pratt & Whitney's ongoing investment in product improvements has enabled the engine to continuously surpass established goals for time on wing, in-flight shut downs and support turnaround time.
Boeing has delivered 239 C-17s featuring F117 engines worldwide, including 25 with international customers. The U.S. Air Force – including active National Guard and Reserve units – has taken delivery of 214 C-17s. Other customers include the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, the Qatar Emiri Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations, and the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence.
Pratt & Whitney Receives Engine Contract for Boeing C-17s sold to India : Defense news
Our Bureau , Mon, Dec 26, 2011 16:10 CET
Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), recently received a contract to produce the first four F117-PW-100 engines that will power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III for the Indian Air Force. The engines will be delivered in second quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, India's Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S. government to acquire 10 C-17s. India will take delivery of its first C-17s in early 2013.
"We are delighted the Indian Air Force has selected the C-17 with Pratt & Whitney F117 engines to support its airlift mission," said Bev Deachin, vice president, Military Programs and Customer Support, Pratt & Whitney. "The F117 is suited for a wide range of operating environments and conditions and it has demonstrated superb performance and reliability from the Antarctic to the deserts of the Middle East. We look forward to helping strengthen India's aerospace capabilities and humanitarian efforts." Four F117s provide exclusive power for the C-17 Globemaster III -- the world's premier heavy airlifter. The F117-PW-100 is the sister engine of Pratt & Whitney's PW2037 commercial engine powering the Boeing 757. With more than 50 million hours of proven military and commercial use, the F117/PW2037 has consistently proven itself as a world-class dependable engine. Pratt & Whitney's ongoing investment in product improvements has enabled the engine to continuously surpass established goals for time on wing, in-flight shut downs and support turnaround time.
Boeing has delivered 239 C-17s featuring F117 engines worldwide, including 25 with international customers. The U.S. Air Force – including active National Guard and Reserve units – has taken delivery of 214 C-17s. Other customers include the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, the Qatar Emiri Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations, and the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence.
Pratt & Whitney Receives Engine Contract for Boeing C-17s sold to India : Defense news
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Gates Says No to GE Engine, C-17 as Lawmakers Resist.....
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Megan Hughes reports on the battle between Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Congress over the Pentagon's proposals to not buy General Electric Co.'s alternate engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and end purchases of Boeing Co.'s C-17 transport plane. (Source: Bloomberg)
[video]http://www.bloomberg.com/video/60100918/[/video]
May 14 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Megan Hughes reports on the battle between Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Congress over the Pentagon's proposals to not buy General Electric Co.'s alternate engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and end purchases of Boeing Co.'s C-17 transport plane. (Source: Bloomberg)
[video]http://www.bloomberg.com/video/60100918/[/video]
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Few articles on engine war ......
UPDATE 1-Gates says GE-Rolls Royce F-35 engine falls short | Reuters
Pratt, GE escalate engine battle in Congress | The Connecticut Mirror
UPDATE 1-Gates says GE-Rolls Royce F-35 engine falls short | Reuters
Pratt, GE escalate engine battle in Congress | The Connecticut Mirror
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It should be as per the operational requirement.
India requires a short take off and landing, max all up weight and long haul. All difficult to reconcile.
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