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mokoman

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Interesting

frankly speaking i believe no country other than USA have near-to-exact figure of RCS..

USA has a modified Boeing plane with a long nose housing advanced radars, which is used in real time and on the spot RCS coverage.

I'll try to get the image/article
i think Chinese , US and us as well have ground labs where we can measure the RCS . they lift the 1:1 model using a crane and measure RCS for various angles.

if u have a already flying jet , u can measure RCS by just flying it into RADAR space .🤷‍♂️

i remember US airforce claiming the J-20 having similar RCS as F-117 , so its not bad.

Tejas being stealthier than J-20 sounds like wishfull thinking. why did chinese bother making J-20 then ??.
 
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i think Chinese , US and us as well have ground labs where we can measure the RCS . they lift the 1:1 model using a crane and measure RCS for various angles.

if u have a already flying jet , u can measure RCS by just flying it into RADAR space .🤷‍♂️

i remember US airforce claiming the J-20 having similar RCS as F-117 , so its not bad.

Tejas being stealthier than J-20 sounds like wishfull thinking. why did chinese bother making J-20 then ??.
they lift the 1:1 model using a crane and measure RCS for various angles.

if u have a already flying jet , u can measure RCS by just flying it into RADAR space
@mist_consecutive

Meet RAT 55

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The secret RAT 55 aircraft provides the US Air Force with the ability to test whole new aircraft or just a new radar absorbing material that has been applied to an existing stealthy aircraft.

>>The aircraft uses its powerful radars and infrared energy detecting devices to evaluate other aircraft under realistic flight conditions and even helps validate repairs and depot-level work on existing stealth aircraft.
 

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@mist_consecutive the Chinese bat munching retard on pdf

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This slave dosent realise that they were deleted from the mobiles of the soilders not deleted from the records of goi
As long as GOI doesnt release anything , i agree with him.

100% delusions :scared2::scared2::scared2:

@mist_consecutive

Meet RAT 55

View attachment 115847

The secret RAT 55 aircraft provides the US Air Force with the ability to test whole new aircraft or just a new radar absorbing material that has been applied to an existing stealthy aircraft.

>>The aircraft uses its powerful radars and infrared energy detecting devices to evaluate other aircraft under realistic flight conditions and even helps validate repairs and depot-level work on existing stealth aircraft.
i think @mist_consecutive was talking about RCS figures published online , like that one for J-20.

those are just calculated from 3d models made from online pictures.

anyone with a powerful PC and know-how can make those. obviously they wont be anywhere accurate.

if u want accurate actual RCS values then u use ground station or actual RADAR or something fancy like RAT - with the actual plane.
 

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Hello everyone. Long time lurker here (I think since 2013-2014). Lost the old account creds. This thread seemed to have stayed quite civil and objective till now. So I figured I will put some two cents. I followed China and related news for a long time, but am no way is an expert. Let me try to objectively rationalise the "why's" of CCP's actions in the recent years. If I look like regurgitating known information, I apologise. But I hope that someone will find the information useful.



As you can see, there has been a growing trend of unfavourable opinion about China in the recent decades. Much of it has spiked after Xi came into power. This is not a coincidence. And unlike what Communists might want you to believe, not completely a result of western propaganda. Such views are only reflections of China's increasing hostility and belligerence towards other countries. In 2012, during the Beijing olympics, China came off as an ally. However, the world no longer sees China as such. I think it is important to realise that this is not only about India, even Russia, China's closest friend, has a relation that should be described as "cold acquaintances". But if you ask, "why" China went ahead and chose to willingly disrupt it's reputation, you might have some curious answers. Let me try to argue for some of them.

1. Housing Crisis : You may have heard of Evergrande. However, this had been a long time in coming. Take a look at this video from 2 years ago heralding the coming onslaught (and one from 8 years ago if you are really curious). If you watch the full video, you will understand what a vicious cycle the Chinese housing market is in. In a nutshell : Center takes 60% of tax but local government is responsible for 80% of the cost of infrastructure development. Local governments are forbade from taking loans, so the only way they can raise money is by selling land to developers through state run vessels. So they are caught in an endless cycle of selling land for homes/flats/office spaces in inferior construction. This results in videos like this. Do note that this is not a China only thing. But this is so severe in China, they have a special name for it: "Tofu Dreg" construction. People also buy homes as a result of the "Hakuo" (may have butchered the name) system of government. Recall that a Chinese may rent in a city, but he is not a resident of that city unless he owns a home in that city. This also means that he does not get access to the well funded city public schools, or cannot use the city's amenities. This is one reason there is so many "left at village with grandparents children" in China. However, the moment they buy a studio apartment in Shenzhen, they can bring their kids in. Thus housing prices in some cities might be CRAZY high. For instance, price/sq ft in Shenzhen is $8000, but average monthly salary is $500. Moreover, government regulates strict downpayments and mortgage rates. So, extended families pool together money to buy a home. But another reason that the housing market was still exploding (and in no-name ghost cities) might be the next.


2. Demographics : China is ageing, and really really fast. Right now, the median age in China just crossed 38.4. For reference, in India, it is close to 25. Fertility rate in China is 1.7. For reference, in Russia, it is 1.5 and they consider it a national emergency. However, on the flip side, language barrier and opaque system of governance means that China is extremely xenophobic as a country. There is almost no immigration in comparison to US or EU. But this does not only mean that China is losing it's demographic dividend. It also means that more and more,
a. A shrinking working class needs to supply the social security/pensions of the retirees.
b. The number of "consumers" (people earning fat checks and spending huge sums on money on luxury goods like iPhones and vacations. Typically ages 40-60) is also shrinking. This means trillions of dollars of burden on the government. This means the GDP growth is also shrinking. This also means that due to millions of forced abortions (and due to cultural male child preferences), between 2020-2060, there would be about 66 single women for every 100 single men. We can see this effect today. And this comes back to the housing crisis. Men in China buy homes as status symbol (also, the stock market is unpredictable and houses are the only alternative investments) and fierce competition for a bride. Recall, that China may be rich, but an average Chinese is still very poor compared to an average citizen in many developed nations. Also recall, unless they force people to have babies at gunpoint is no single thing that CPC can do to magically fix this. Due to their unique Hakuo system detailed above, people cannot afford to work in the city and have more children. Also, child care is expensive (both financially and time-wise), and there is no way a working couple can support raising too many children. However, one might wonder why there is not much news of protests in face of such looming crises. This brings me to my next point.















3. Internal Security : China spends an exorbitant amount in internal security. In fact, it spends more on internal security than it does on external security. Communists have tried to convince me that such spending is necessary in face of "Western Propaganda Warfare" but I remain skeptic. China's own propaganda apparatus is immense. I do not know if you remember this, (and all references pertaining to this seems to be absent from internet) but shortly after the Doklam stand-off, I started seeing a google ad (sometimes even in DFI) with a picture depicting the Chinese version of the border and how that is the real border. Clicking on the ad will bring you to a single web page written in Chinese and no other links. This was worrying to me at that time. It showed me just how far ahead China was at disinformation that India/Bhutan. The gap has only widened since. Now CPC techniques are more sophisticated. And they have utilised highly sophisticated deep learning facial recognition algorithms and massive surveillance to surgically remove dissent, quash rebellion, and purge defectors/whistleblowers. I hate to be refer one source twice, but this video has summarised many key ideas like no other. We all know about Tiennaman square massacre, but an average Chinese only has faint alludes to some "July 4th Incident". (To be fair, most countries do this. I did not recall reading about Sanjoy Gandhi's forced sterilisation campaigns in history books, while I read about Jillianwalagabh. But the difference is how thorough CPC is about this. I grew up and came to know about Sanjoy's misadventures. But most Chinese, even now living abroad does not know about it or its scale) In face of insurmountable obstacles described above, CPC must "act tough" in front of Chinese citizens. Because they realise that the legitimacy of CPC is on very fragile grounds of endless development and GDP growths. The moment this growth stops, all fingers will point the the CPC. This is a reason for their increasingly "wolf warrior" tactics. China hates the world -> They hate China back -> Stoke nationalism -> China hates the world. And the cycle goes on.

Thus, it comes back to how I started. This might explain why in recent decades, negative perceptions about China are skyrocketing abroad. Someone with better understanding about the topic can explain to me if I am wrong, but my opinion is CPC knows the house of cards they are building. Hence, in face of weakness, China must appear, strong, decisive, and independent. They must stoke hate against other nations, create false enemies, and fuel nationalism. Keep the citizens barking "outwards" so that the "dog" does not bite the "owner".

I hope at least some of you found this informative. I have tried to be objective and unbiased, and keep my opinions away. This took about 90 minutes to write, so I hope you find at least some use of it. At least, the next time when you fight with a CPC sympathizer, my hope is you are armed with a bit more perspective about them. After all, as Sun Tzu says, "Know your enemy, and victory would be yours". I also note that I had to be EXCEEDINGLY brief in my writing due to time/scope constraints. I might be interested in explaining further if I ever get a better opportunity.
This is what I expect from folks at DFI to reason and question more. Excellent observation. However a good place for this post would be Chinese Economic thread.
 

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@mist_consecutive

Meet RAT 55

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The secret RAT 55 aircraft provides the US Air Force with the ability to test whole new aircraft or just a new radar absorbing material that has been applied to an existing stealthy aircraft.

>>The aircraft uses its powerful radars and infrared energy detecting devices to evaluate other aircraft under realistic flight conditions and even helps validate repairs and depot-level work on existing stealth aircraft.
Our flying testbed is also in works. The Uttam AESA GaN based radar will be tested on top of it.
 

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The Rudra, armed version of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter, deployed in the eastern sector, somewhere at AP. Rudra is equipped with a 20mm turret gun system, 70mm rockets & Mistral air-to-air missiles.

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I think we are using Rudra's with limited weaponry. The ATGM is the need of the hour.
 

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There are rumors circulating that Kalyani Garuda 105 soft-recoil mounted gun is being tested at NE and Laddakh. To me it has tactical advantage. I am not understanding why army didn't decided to go ahead with this. I think Kalyani defense is the only firm who can provide us M777 like quality production. We are facing PCL-181.

What are the updates on Kalyani Bharat52 Howitzer and are we going to have truck mounted systems as well.

Another question is, Pinaka MBRLs are being deployed, are they using the guided kit as well?
 

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There are rumors circulating that Kalyani Garuda 105 soft-recoil mounted gun is being tested at NE and Laddakh. To me it has tactical advantage. I am not understanding why army didn't decided to go ahead with this. I think Kalyani defense is the only firm who can provide us M777 like quality production. We are facing PCL-181.

What are the updates on Kalyani Bharat52 Howitzer and are we going to have truck mounted systems as well.

Another question is, Pinaka MBRLs are being deployed, are they using the guided kit as well?
This was not part of Field Artillery Rationalization Plan. Army was going for standardization around the 155mm shell. If anything, they should be testing Truck-mounted 155mm howitzers. Kalyani should be offering AMAGS (ATAGS on a truck). Or else, they should be testing the 155mm ULH of Kalyani. Why are they testing 105mm? We already have tons of 105mm Light Field Guns which are light enough.
If anything, they should offer Garuda 105 to ITBP or BSF.
 

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This was not part of Field Artillery Rationalization Plan. Army was going for standardization around the 155mm shell. If anything, they should be testing Truck-mounted 155mm howitzers. Kalyani should be offering AMAGS (ATAGS on a truck). Or else, they should be testing the 155mm ULH of Kalyani. Why are they testing 105mm? We already have tons of 105mm Light Field Guns which are light enough.
If anything, they should offer Garuda 105 to ITBP or BSF.
Good that you mention FARP, I guess 800 in numbers of MGS with 155/52 Cal procurement is to be carried out. Kalyani is going with its TC20ULH which is about to go in test trials.

I am vouching for Garuda 105 because most of our field guns are towed (I am not sure), the 4x4 truck mounted Garuda 105 uses soft recoil with ballistic trajectory FCR. The importance over here is, its quick, it can scoot and can suppress at devastating ROF. At plains this could be

I am not sure, but if integrated with IBGs this could have good suppression utility.
 
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Good that you mention FARP, I guess 800 in numbers of MGS with 155/52 Cal procurement is to be carried out. Kalyani is going with its TC20ULH which is about to go in test trials.

I am vouching for Garuda 105 because most of our field guns are towed (I am not sure), the 4x4 truck mounted Garuda 105 uses soft recoil with ballistic trajectory FCR. The importance over here is, its quick, it can scoot and can suppress at devastating ROF. At plains this could be

I am not sure, but if integrated with IBGs this could have good suppression utility.
Yes the Garuda is more mobile than the towed howitzers we have, with the trade-off being that it needs to be placed closer to the front and needs to put more rounds on target for same level of supression (being a smaller shell). Being closer to the front means it needs to shoot and scoot more frequently.

The 800 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun System is much better than that: almost same mobility with massive increase in range and firepower. TC20 is again a 39 cal ULH mounted on a truck. For Mounted Gun Systems, we should go for 155/52 only.

Ideally all our towed guns should be truck-mounted, but Army has specifically stated they want towed guns. Hopefully they are changing and updating that plan if its too old.
 

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Yes the Garuda is more mobile than the towed howitzers we have, with the trade-off being that it needs to be placed closer to the front and needs to put more rounds on target for same level of supression (being a smaller shell). Being closer to the front means it needs to shoot and scoot more frequently.

The 800 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun System is much better than that: almost same mobility with massive increase in range and firepower. TC20 is again a 39 cal ULH mounted on a truck. For Mounted Gun Systems, we should go for 155/52 only.

Ideally all our towed guns should be truck-mounted, but Army has specifically stated they want towed guns. Hopefully they are changing and updating that plan if its too old.
ur right, we need more MGS than towed, need to increase it 1000 at least. towing ATAGS like system in ladakh and AP is difficult

Ideally all our towed guns should be truck-mounted, but Army has specifically stated they want towed guns.
they come cheap and cud be used in defensive role in the plains maybe???
 

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Yes the Garuda is more mobile than the towed howitzers we have, with the trade-off being that it needs to be placed closer to the front and needs to put more rounds on target for same level of supression (being a smaller shell). Being closer to the front means it needs to shoot and scoot more frequently.

The 800 155mm 52 Cal Mounted Gun System is much better than that: almost same mobility with massive increase in range and firepower. TC20 is again a 39 cal ULH mounted on a truck. For Mounted Gun Systems, we should go for 155/52 only.

Ideally all our towed guns should be truck-mounted, but Army has specifically stated they want towed guns. Hopefully they are changing and updating that plan if its too old.
Good observation, I have a use-case scenario over here.

👉 Classic Kargil style bunker with PLA troops hunkered with there LMGs
👉 Or there company of troops massed up and ready to make an assaults on our bunkers

Proximity: Close say 1 to 3 miles (although a 105 shell can reach up to 15Km)

In such scenario, a 105 is good at suppressing targets as such. A company of troops providing requiring immediate support, a 4x4 ready say 10Km away. Meanwhile, a towed system has to be dug in, be a sitting duck to weapon locating radars of PLA.

A M-ULH is big piece of equipment, plus countering bunker buildup say a few, we are not optimally using it anyway. A shoulder mounted manpad, sure ... but what about a company of troops ready to make an assaults on us.

The Recon Scoot and Shoot capability combined with IBGs is something to think off.

 

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Good observation, I have a use-case scenario over here.

👉 Classic Kargil style bunker with PLA troops hunkered with there LMGs
👉 Or there company of troops massed up and ready to make an assaults on our bunkers

Proximity: Close say 1 to 3 miles (although a 105 shell can reach up to 15Km)

In such scenario, a 105 is good at suppressing targets as such. A company of troops providing immediate support, a 4x4 ready say 10Km away. Meanwhile, a towed system has to be dug in, be a sitting duck to weapon locating radars of PLA.

A M-ULH is big piece of equipment, plus countering bunker buildup say a few, we are not optimally using it anyway. A shoulder mounted manpad, sure ... but what about a company of troops ready to make an assaults on us.

The Recon Scoot and Shoot capability combined with IBGs is something to think off.

Dude, in that case, just use a mounted automatic mortar system. If its a 180mm mortar or even a 120 mm mortar, it would carry more BOOM than a 155mm shell, forget a 105mm.

Exactly, by placing them strategically near Depsang.
Depsang will already see K-9 Vajra, right? Why else is it in Ladakh?
 

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What about places at hot-springs and gogra.

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They were building roads to that place. Shouldn't be hard to place truck-mounted 155/52 guns there after that. Point is, Garuda is a system not part of original Army plans and requires that the Army logistics cater for 105mm shell just for this gun. Otherwise the Army with its FARP has been planning to retire ALL 105mm guns.
 

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