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  1. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    These gas turbines also use diesel. The fuels used by both engines are same.
  2. Vijyes

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    China border dispute is more of Dalai Lama rather than real dispute. It is just about settlement if Dalai Lama issue. You don't seem to understand the meaning of global power. Being a global power requires special reasons which include others' cooperation and others' weakness. USA became global...
  3. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    Queen Elizabeth class is diesel. So, it is possible to have diesel carrier. Of course, there will be turbofans to boost speed when needed
  4. Vijyes

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    India always asks for full tank take off. India doesn't have CATOBAR or military bases everywhere hence can't make tankers refuel the planes in the middle of deep sea. Buddy refueling is not feasible as that ties down one plane for every other plane taking off and reduces the capacity of the...
  5. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    Because China is not an enemy. It is just a made up enemy and only used as distraction and deception against real enemy which is West.
  6. Vijyes

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    Russia and China may be trying to get to strategic locations. Hence they need nuclear carrier to move from their shores to IOR. IOR is the most strategic location in the world. But India is located right in it. Hence the need of Russia and China will not arise for India. USA is not a friend to...
  7. Vijyes

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    MiG29K has internal fuel of close to 5ton. And it can carry payload of at least 4 ton from STOBAR. 3.5 ton payload is minimum requirement for navy. Below that the plane will be rejected. MiG29K has well above the minimum requirement and can go at 4+ ton payload with full internal fuel. Midflight...
  8. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    The heading says it is Rafale airforce. Naval variant has some additional fitting to withstand arrestor landing. So, expect 800-900 kg weight extra
  9. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    What? Rafale and Mig29k have same empty weight and MToW. But Mig29k has 92kN engine. So, Mig29K can take off from smaller runway than Rafale. F18 having high empty weight 14.6 ton compared to Mig29K with 11ton and Rafale M with 10.9 ton. F18 has one third more empty weight. The F18 has 98kN...
  10. Vijyes

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    Again, not convincing argument. How did you conclude that the CATAPULT could only work with smaller planes? It is not that the catapult power is limited to exactly match the smaller planes. CATAPULT is using steam which can have any amount of power as it is simply heating of water using the...
  11. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    MiG29k has same take off weight as Rafale with 20% higher thrust. Whatever may be the runway, MIG29K will have an upper hand. In carriers, MiG29K can take of with 4-5 ton payload and full internal fuel. The actual maximum payload in long runway will be 6.5ton.
  12. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    MiG29K has 5 ton internal fuel and payload of 5 tons. Rafale is not designed to take off with that much weight from a STOBAR. Rafale can only work in air superiority role with some BVR missiles from a STOBAR carrier. Rafale has 75kN twin engine whereas MiG29K has 92kN twin engine. Obviously...
  13. Vijyes

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    It is a claim. I also agree that F18 can fly from STOBAR. But the payload is suspect. If the payload is too low or if F18 needs to be refueled mid air after take off, then also it is problematic. F18 hasn't demonstrated its ability to take off with 5 ton payload and full tank as if now. So, it...
  14. Vijyes

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    Catapult system depends on steam power. It does not require much electricity. So, it is possible to use Catapult CATOBAR without nuclear propuslion. The reason why India rejected nuclear propulsion is not budget. India has indigenous nuclear technology and hence budget is irrelevant. Our...
  15. Vijyes

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    What? Do you know that current MiG29K is for STOBAR carriers? How can you buy F18 as a reserve for attrition of MiG29K when F18 can't fly from STOBAR? Vishal will start construction only after Vikrant is commissioned which is 2021. INS Vishal, assuming will take as much time as INS Vikrant to...
  16. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    Be logical. We are getting Vishal in 2030. We will not issue a tender 11-12 years earlier.
  17. Vijyes

    Know Your 'Rafale'

    USA has not helped in anything. India is not buying Rafale or F18 for VISHAL anytime soon. India will be having NMWF & NAMCA by the time VISHAL is ready. No need for imported planes
  18. Vijyes

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    If it is all about money, why can't Saudi Arabia buy technology and infrastructure? Wjo is looking towards Nepal or Lanka? When did USA set up anything in these countries? What dis these countries offer? Why spread fake new?
  19. Vijyes

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    Why is UN permanent seat important? What is the benefit? What is USA giving India for India to buy from USA? France is giving technology and hence there is the deal. Is does not give technology, hence no deal. There is nothing other than Technology that India needs. Cheap goal like UNSC seat is...
  20. Vijyes

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    When did INS Vishal start construction? As far as I know, it hasn't even completed its design. So, how come you are so confident of it having USA signature? Are you time traveller?
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