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  1. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Well just a suggestion. Staggered purchase is not what I would recommend from buyer’s side. Has to do with the impact of Wuhan virus on finances ... otherwise big ticket contracts are better for buyers. Still Dassault is not in fantastic shape right now as all the aerospace industry. There is...
  2. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    I suggest ordering 12 Rafale every year starting end 2020. This way no big 15 % down payment and that should not bankrupt MOD. You get 36 more Rafale by end 2025 this way.
  3. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Sorry but the Selex ES-05 Raven is not a GaN radar. It is GaAs. Or I simply cannot read any more :confused1:
  4. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Yeah, I follow the news ... Let’s say that in my optimistic timeline Indian economy thrives and Wuhan virus is just a bad memory . Honestly I am not thrilled by the idea of a new MMRCA. Just trying to envision all kind of scenarios.
  5. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    What would be a plausible timeline for MMRCA 2.0 ? 2020 RFP issued 2022 Two companies shortlisted 2023 Bids opened, winner declared 2025 Negotiations successful, contract signature 2027 First off-the-shelf MMRCA 2.0 jets arrive 2028 First jets roll out Indian factory 2032 All 114 jets...
  6. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Who is this scary Gubbermint :shock: Never mind ... just googled it. Haha, fun word :)
  7. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    F-16 for India :cool1: F-A -18 for India :cool1: F-15 for India :cool1: This is getting hilarious. If Northrop Grumman were smart, they would offer the blueprints of the F-14 for top dollar and there would be crowds to sing F-14 for India :cool1:
  8. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Some detailed info about F4 standard there . But maybe nothing new there for you :) http://www.aircosmosinternational.com/media/pmi/5a70845244d7b-tap2580-79329.pdf
  9. Tactical Frog

    MMRCA 2.0: News & Discussions

    Too slow, too late ... hoping this is just a smoke screen before 2019 elections. Then a quick G2G deal with France can be inked in a matter of months.
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