yes we do if you want to remain freedom the you have to spend more , we have to make sure then invest at lease 50% in our local production .
If you dont you can keep quiet as someone knows will explain
I was talking about bringing Sonia into discussion if you couldn't understand!! I am yet to see a post from you without something about Sonia and congress.
do you know what is current condition
From bofors to every deal they get a share ,fact cannot be changed or atleast do you know how much she has stashed in swiss bank.
Another useless and shit post which has nothing to do with this thread!! You alright ?
This could be a stop gap measure till IMRH comes into service, if HAL delays it as usual we can anytime increase the order.
Already IN is processing 15 Medium lift helicopters, whichever wins it has more chances of winning this as well.
V-22 and AH-64 would do
First of all right on V-22 and AH 64 are my choices, Although we might have to get sea Apaches from UKThis could be a stop gap measure till IMRH comes into service, if HAL delays it as usual we can anytime increase the order.
Already IN is processing 15 Medium lift helicopters, whichever wins it has more chances of winning this as well.
V-22 and AH-64 would do
You may be right!! But i dont think IN invested any money in Naval Dhruv!! HAL tried their luck with IN for more orders but they failed as expected. If this deal goes through without any contender from HAL side means we can say that is the end of IMRH.
As a former Sikorsky employee & expert on the S-70B let me say they are different, most notably with regards to the mission system. (The airframes are both made by Sikorsky). The S-70B was designed for the international market place. It was designed to be easily modified and tailored for each customer. This is due to the fact that most, if not all, international customers will want to integrate capabilities or equipment not current available on an existing configuration of that aircraft. The MH-60R was designed for the US navy. The system has to be "dumbed down" to create an exportable version and then new capabilities or equipment integrated. This is a much more difficult and labor intensive task. The MH-60R is employs a single operator to handle both tactical and accoustic functions in the rear of the aircraft. This "integrated sonics" approach offers some advantages including requiring one less crew member but it does not meet the criteria for dual operators for the Indian navy. The MH-60R does not have an anti ship missile integrated other than the Hellfire (The S-70B has the Penguin). The mission system operator interface and overall design (Done by Lockheed Martin) has been criticized by operators and pilots as not being very user friendly and other info indicates on going problems with the system. An upgrade is in the works including adding a track ball to enhance operator interaction with the system but in initial testing this has received only luke warm reviews by the crews. The S-70B mission system is a Sikorsky and Rockwell Collins design that is now in its 5th generation. It is, in my opinion, the best in mission systems out there. It has been continually updated over the years to add new capabilities and address obsolescence issues. The new Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) & Weapons Management System (WMS) offer outstanding capabilities. The MK-54 torpedo (which India is getting as part of tis P-8 patrol aircraft purchase) has already been integrated. For this reader, the S-70B is the clear choice. In addition, the MH-60R is not in the current tender for 16 MRH aircraft for the Indian navy. The S-70B is & should win that competition. The Indian Navy will be happy with that choice and it would then make no sense to procure another aircraft for the obvious reasons (training, maintenance, logistics, etc.)
1. S-70B has the Penguin Anti-Ship missile already integrated, the 60R does not.
Wait for the new MH-53K that is now being designed and tested. A huge improvement over the existing 53E.Ideally we should get a mix of choppers with the procurement being divided so we get the best of each type in the numbers required.
i.e i agree that the S-70 and the NH-90 are probably close to the best at what they do but there are a lot of other good options out there let me list a few
The Sikorsky MH-53 is probably one of the best naval/marine heavy lift chopper money can buy today, i believe we should get a few.With a capability to carry upto 55(yes you read that right) fully equipped special ops troops into enemy territory and back this helicopter and older variants have been a staple of NATO marine combat infiltration missions since Vietnam.Also as the pavelows have been retired from the United states military we should be able to get ToT pretty easily.
Sikorsky MH-53 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Also i believe we should not write the Russians off and try and take a look at the KA-60, it is a pretty interesting piece of kit.specifically i believe we should look at the KA-64 Sky HORSE.
General characteristics
Crew: Two
Capacity:
Up to 16 infantry troops or 6 stretchers (Ka-60)
14 passengers (Ka-62)
2,000 kg (4,409 lb) (internal), 2,750 kg (6,062 lb) (external- Ka 60)
Length: 15.60 m[5] (51 ft 2¼ in)
Rotor diameter: 13.50 m (44 ft 3½ in)
Height: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in)
Disc area: 143.10 m² (1,540.3 sq ft)
Loaded weight: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Rybinsk RD-600V turboshafts, 956 kW (1,282 shp) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 300 km/h (162 knots, 185 mph)
Cruise speed: 275 km/h (148 knots, 171 mph)
Range: 615 km (332 nmi, 382mi)
Service ceiling: 5,150 m (16,900 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.4 m/s (2,050 ft/min) at sea level
Here, corrected that for you. It will be easier to get your point, if you used proper capitalization and punctuation.
Firstly, you are responding to a senior staff.
