Even in Nilgiri class frigates, the degree to which the modules are pre-fitted with the equipment is not as high as global standards, so there is a lot of time required for outfitting still.
Well its the first ship we are building with modular construction, we still have a long way to go but we will get their.
They are disassembled entirely and stuffs that still can be used are sold in market for e.g. Engines, APU and so - There are buyers in mid-level power generating companies that purchase it. Rest innards of airframe and so are sold as scraps to salvage aluminium, titanium and such material. Electronics often salvaged for their high quality parts and/or sold in market for reuse, or many times supplied to various laboratories. Highly confidential stuff often sent back to authorities or if not possible destroyed. Cabling etc used in sourcing copper and so. Landing gear etc can be sold as scrap or used in suitable machinery. At the very end of this ;leeching; remains outer frame with panels sometimes as ;remains; of the aircraft.
Given that with the 180hp engines Tapas can easily carry a 600-700kg payload, I would hope that is the logical step to take.
Nah. Most likely to achieve weight reduction, endurance and service ceiling targets and then for user trials. I don't think anybody from ADE has ever said Tapas will be armed.
Isn't that the OG missile program that gave us the Prithvi?
Hopefully that happens
google says yes but the tender says DEVIL missile model,prithvi model is mentioned separately btw...confusing
At this speed they will be inducted in 2030s
Can anyone put more light on this deal . Is 100 million dollars per one drone fair price ? F35 costs 80 million dollars . And how much Tapas and that elbit drone costs each ?
Can be taken down by 1960s million dollar missile too easily....probably includes one of those bmw tech packages with satellite radio and gps and self driving software
Its for whole package the control station,armaments,training in usa,fuel,future parts,service charge,upgradation money etc.Bare bone price of this drone might be around 15-20 million dollars per drone.
Its admitted by army that in a war in our scenario where pakistan and china have proper air defence it is of no use . It is era of Swarm drone , stealth drone , Small munition carrying drones and kamikaze . And money needed for other projects like AMCA which is yet to be sanctioned by cabinet , MK2 , engine deal , 3rd air craft career navy chief was talking about few days back , And artilleries modernization .
Whole point of drones was that they were supposed to be cheap and disposable....what is the point of this nonsense. Its the price once pays when you don't pay attention to having a domestic MIC but atleast we are secular which is our natons first and only priority!
Following is a example . Russia blocked specialized steel export for our aircraft career for some reason . Took us two years to make our own . Importing is just a habit . If it was some stealth drone which we might not be making for at least a decade or more i wld have been convinced .
They are for user trails . After which they will be inducted .
