tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post829426697788249075..comments2023-10-11T17:09:54.975+05:30Comments on LIVEFIST: An update after the Chief of Air Staff's press conferenceShiv Aroorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03510476258643893433noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-71542386367851164282008-10-09T07:38:00.000+05:302008-10-09T07:38:00.000+05:30to anon aboveu r damn right it doesn't make sense ...to anon above<BR/><BR/>u r damn right <BR/><BR/>it doesn't make sense to invite <BR/>a330 tanker cuz il78 tanker is much cheaper and affordable <BR/><BR/>UK is paying 16.5 billion dollars for just 14 a330 tanker aircraft and its assotiated support for 20 years <BR/><BR/>it also makes no sense to invite <BR/>c17 for VHT cuz its bloody costly and il76mki90 will cost us only around 60-70million each <BR/><BR/>it also didn't make sence to buy costly c130j for 1.2billion beacause each c130j cost only 65million<BR/><BR/>canada bought 17 c130j30 aircraft for 1.4billion and v bought 6 c130j for 1.2 billion isn't it exorbitant <BR/><BR/>infact v don't need to replace il76 for now just upgrade them PS90A engine and it will b good till<BR/>2030<BR/><BR/>GOVT. had problems when russia increased the mi17v5 price and v wanted to renegotiate and in c130j and P8I case v didn't even bargain <BR/>and accepted that exorbitant price <BR/><BR/>P8I deal too costly just 8 aircraft for 2.2 billion and each plane cost 275million and many stringes attached to it<BR/><BR/>all i want to say <BR/><BR/>"THIS IS A BIG GHOTALA" cuz each aircraft isn't that costly for the amount of money v r payingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-83714377744374646122008-10-08T12:58:00.000+05:302008-10-08T12:58:00.000+05:30prasun, why is the IAF looking at the Airbus 330-2...prasun, why is the IAF looking at the Airbus 330-200MRTT ??? for an un-informed layman, somewhere does it not make sense to go in for the IL-76MKI90 for the VHT, since we already so much experience in operating and maintaining the IL76. Then the commonality with the IL78 Tankers and the IL78 Phalcons/plus cheaper even with French/Israeli avionics..............to a layman, it seems simple to use the IL airframe for the basic aircraft: IL76MKI90 for the VHT(24 new), IL78 Tankers (6 old plus 6 new) and IL78Phalcons (3 plus 3 new) ?????<BR/><BR/> Also, with the HAL-IL together in the MTA are 45 enough to replace the aging An32 (approx 60 plus),(what about the older 40+ Avro748's ????) and then the Dornier 228's (28 old plus 12 new) for the LTA, when do they get replaced ???<BR/><BR/> and, in all this, where do the C130j's fit into the whole Transport Aircraft Gameplan ?? and are 6 enough ?? or are we getting to dependent on a single source and want to repeat of the Jaguar/Mig27 (or Mirage/Mig 29)story for transport aircraft also ??? your thoughts please, rgds,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-86127159090915178342008-10-07T17:16:00.000+05:302008-10-07T17:16:00.000+05:30Can anyone paste link to approve AVSC ii report or...Can anyone paste link to approve AVSC ii report<BR/> or<BR/>even draft<BR/> will col ts and brigadier ts will come if so in how many yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-8944377153202812422008-10-06T23:09:00.000+05:302008-10-06T23:09:00.000+05:30Thanks PrasunThanks PrasunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-44534752249633297132008-10-04T22:52:00.000+05:302008-10-04T22:52:00.000+05:30To Anon@8.56PM: http://trishulgroup.blogspot.com/To Anon@8.56PM: http://trishulgroup.blogspot.com/Prasun K Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369323150694008798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-36099123854024141842008-10-04T21:26:00.000+05:302008-10-04T21:26:00.000+05:30UPA government is a traitor government licking ame...UPA government is a traitor government licking american assAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-527356401466717712008-10-04T20:56:00.000+05:302008-10-04T20:56:00.000+05:30Prasun,please post you blog addressThanksPrasun,<BR/>please post you blog address<BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-85545420643601389482008-10-04T19:47:00.000+05:302008-10-04T19:47:00.000+05:30air force chief didn't talk about y air force is f...air force chief didn't talk about y air force is flying mig21 till now y do not retire them in which pilots dying<BR/><BR/>y air force wants to retire il76 and mi26 rather than mig21s<BR/><BR/>air force is not retiring mig21 and that is the essential thing to do immidiately <BR/><BR/>but they r not paying attention to it rather going for unnecessry thingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-28276142725928277362008-10-04T19:39:00.000+05:302008-10-04T19:39:00.000+05:30to senguptaThe IL-76MDs will begin being replaced ...to sengupta<BR/><BR/>The IL-76MDs will begin being replaced only by 2015 and by that time it will be cost-prohibitive to keep the IL-76MDs airworthy. Remember, Vishal, there's no such thing as an aircraft becoming old or staying new. In aviation parlance, either an aircraft is serviceable and airworthy, or its not<BR/><BR/>----------------------------------------------------<BR/>u r totally wrong for u r comment<BR/><BR/>and get this in ur empty mind ,also open u r eyes<BR/><BR/>il76 IS USED BY VARIOUS COUNTRIES<BR/>and it doesn't matter if the production has stopped or not <BR/>the spares and upgrading is always available <BR/><BR/>example mig21 bison upgrade<BR/><BR/>AND UPGRADING IS WAAAAAAAY CHEAPER THAN BUYING A NEWER AIRCRAFT like at a price of over 200MILLION C17<BR/><BR/><BR/>IL 76 aircraft has 40 years of life ,if v can fly mig21 and upgrade them till now so whats wrong with IL 76 aircraft<BR/><BR/>upgrading is much cheaper than buying newer aircraft <BR/><BR/>US will fly their C5 galaxy till 2040 <BR/><BR/>US air force will fly their B52 till 2040 and they r older than <BR/>il76 and upgradation is cheaper than buying new aircraftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-68162747334565176792008-10-04T19:16:00.000+05:302008-10-04T19:16:00.000+05:30To Vishal Nalkur: The IL-76MDs will begin being re...To Vishal Nalkur: The IL-76MDs will begin being replaced only by 2015 and by that time it will be cost-prohibitive to keep the IL-76MDs airworthy. Remember, Vishal, there's no such thing as an aircraft becoming old or staying new. In aviation parlance, either an aircraft is serviceable and airworthy, or its not. The IL-76MD is no longer in production and has been superceded by the IL-76MF/TD variants with uprated engines and glass cockpit avionics (thereby reducing the cockpit crew from five to 2). Also, the newer IL-76s have a 55-tonne cargo haulage capacity, whereas the IL-76MD only had about 35 tonnes. The HAL-Ilyushin MRT is in a different category altogether and has a payload capacity of only 15-20 tonnes. The Airbus MRTT is in a different league altogether and if the IAF decides to merge the two requirements, i.e. that of the new strategic transport and the second tranche of aerial refuelling tankers equipped with probe-and-drogue refuelling booms, then the balance will shift decisively in favour of the A330MRTT.Prasun K Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369323150694008798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-22989405058463458072008-10-04T19:13:00.000+05:302008-10-04T19:13:00.000+05:30although a330 tanker will carry more fuel but what...although a330 tanker will carry more fuel but what will b the cost <BR/><BR/>and it seems nowdays v have money in abendance to spend on costly things and overlooking cheaper and affordable onesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-54782241226998780572008-10-04T19:05:00.000+05:302008-10-04T19:05:00.000+05:30HOW COSTLY IS A-330MRTT and its operating cost for...HOW COSTLY IS A-330MRTT and its operating cost for JUST 14 for 20 years aircraft READ THIS <BR/><BR/>After a painful selection and contract negotiation process the UK opted to acquire a new fleet of <BR/><BR/><BR/>A330MRTTs. The aircraft will sourced from the AirTanker Consortium via a costly and complex private finance initiative (PFI) deal. The GBP13 billion (EUR16.3 billion) Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) contract was finally signed in March, to cover the supply and support of 14 tanker aircraft to the Royal Air Force over a 20-year term. The first A330 is due to enter RAF service in 2011, to progressively replace the current ageing VC-10 and TriStar aircraft. Operations will be based at RAF Brize Norton.<BR/><BR/>in this case il 76,78 r much cheaper in price and thier operating cost is also waaaaay cheaperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-11388355381419361112008-10-04T18:58:00.000+05:302008-10-04T18:58:00.000+05:30to every oneits UPA government pressurized byUSA w...to every one<BR/><BR/>its UPA government pressurized by<BR/>USA want us to buy costly and inferior american equipment<BR/><BR/>THERE IS NO NEED OF RETIRE THESE AIRCRAFT AND HELOS PREMATURELY<BR/><BR/>just like<BR/><BR/>197 helicopter deal scrapped under US pressure and reissued<BR/><BR/>there is no match of mi26 these helos still have 20 years of life ,both chinook,ch53 r inferior to mi26 in heavy lift capability <BR/>and USA WANTS US TO BUY INFERIOR AND COSTLY HELOS <BR/><BR/><BR/>there is no match between il78 tanker and a330 tanker ,il78 is waaay cheaper and carry more fuel than a330, IAF already acquiring 6 more IL78MKI<BR/><BR/>il 76 have just completed 20 years of their life they still have 20 more years and waaaay cheaper and US WANTS us TO BUY BLOODY COSTLY <BR/>C17<BR/><BR/>tu 142 have just completed only 20 years and they still have 20 more years of life and USA WANTS US TO BUY INFERIOR AND BLOODY COSTLY P8IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-15062291168690955432008-10-04T14:34:00.000+05:302008-10-04T14:34:00.000+05:30Hi Shiv,It looks like a lot of things(changes) wil...Hi Shiv,<BR/><BR/>It looks like a lot of things(changes) will be occuring in the IAF in a same period.<BR/><BR/>If possible can you or prasun post a comparison between A-330MRTT & IL 78MKI? <BR/><BR/>Also post a comparison between the VHL trasport contract contenders.<BR/><BR/>cheers!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-49565856327650823022008-10-04T10:44:00.000+05:302008-10-04T10:44:00.000+05:30And th question to be asked was now with AVS-II th...And th question to be asked was now with AVS-II the real problems start, so what has the Chief thought of it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-91786444917549705332008-10-04T09:11:00.000+05:302008-10-04T09:11:00.000+05:30Hey Shiv! why? are the Il-76s so old already? And ...Hey Shiv! why? are the Il-76s so old already? <BR/><BR/>And i just wanna know... Isn't the Multirole Transport Aircraft good enough to replace the 76s?Vishalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114237294512281713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-22562192848327211082008-10-04T02:40:00.000+05:302008-10-04T02:40:00.000+05:30to senguptaya nowdays v have got phaltu money to s...to sengupta<BR/><BR/>ya nowdays v have got phaltu money to spend <BR/><BR/>to buy things like c17,P8I,a330<BR/><BR/>i think il 76 have 40 years of life they still have 20 years more<BR/>like C5 GALAXY r older than our <BR/>il 76 and they still b used for another 20 years<BR/><BR/>il 76,78 r well proven and each cost just around 50 million<BR/><BR/>what will b the price of 25 C 17 <BR/>each costs over 200 million<BR/><BR/>what will b the price of a330 tanker its over 170 million<BR/><BR/>JUST THINK JUST 6 C130J AIRCRAFT COST US $ 1.2 BILLION<BR/><BR/>just 8 P8I costs exorbitant 2.2 billion<BR/><BR/>MI26 just been acquired 20 years ago what is the need to replace them they still have 10 years of life <BR/><BR/>CH-47F or Sikorsky CH-53K can't match heavy lift capability<BR/>of mi26Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-87030327656706954482008-10-04T00:54:00.000+05:302008-10-04T00:54:00.000+05:30Are you kidding? I find it extremely juicy simply ...Are you kidding? I find it extremely juicy simply because what was not said is as important as what was said or left half-said. For example: the IL-76MKI-90 with PS-90A turbofans and an all-glass cockpit will be offered by Russia for the VHL requirement; if the A330-200MRTT is selected over the IL-78MKI-90, then expect the follow-on batch of three PHALCONS to be A330-based platforms (Raytheon & IAI had already examined this option very very seriously in early 2000 when bidding for Australia's Wedgetail AEW & C project); the six Mi-26Ts are nearing the end of their technical service lives and need to be replaced with either the CH-47F or Sikorsky CH-53K....the list goes on and on...you may check them out in my blog, especially regarding the questions that no one reportedly even bothered to ask. No offense to any journalists/reporters.Prasun K Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369323150694008798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050542.post-27086484898765320152008-10-03T23:58:00.000+05:302008-10-03T23:58:00.000+05:30nothing too juicy. but nice photo shiv! dear old a...nothing too juicy. but nice photo shiv! dear old avro in the background.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com