Finally some ine from military has recognized Turkeys as a threat for our country, and its military development also.![]()
LAC standoff: Conflict with India not good for China at global front, says IAF chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
Amid simmering tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, said on Tuesday that any “serious conflict” with India is not good for China at the global front. Speaking at a press conference, the IAF chief said, “Any serious...economictimes.indiatimes.com
He also expressed satisfaction that IAF fighters had flown 40,000 hours in the past year.“We are still inducting Sukhoi-30s; it will last us for another 40 years. The light combat aircraft (Tejas) will fill some void in the lightweight category … Rafale is an excellent aircraft. But we have just 36 aircraft; we require more aircraft in the medium-weight category,” Raha said.
But as the IAF has more than 600 fighters, 40,000 hours seems very little to me, can someone explain to me how this is possible?“We have flown the fighter fleet 40,000 hrs, more than last 10 years due to better serviceability. We have done an average night flying of 27 per cent which was less earlier. There has been a large improvement in the professional capabilities.
But as the IAF has more than 600 fighters, 40,000 hours seems very little to me, can someone explain to me how this is possible?
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Rafale vs J-20: IAF Pilot Explains Why A 'Superior' J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet Will Avoid Skirmish With Indian Rafales
Rafale vs J-20: In an India-China air force clash, IAF explains how China could use its J-20 jets to counter Indian Rafales & Su-30 MKIs.eurasiantimes.com
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I understand the arguments, but I propose to compare with France:It's simple. 1/3rd of the fleet can barely fly for an hour, even less, because they are small single-engine aircraft, like the Mig-21. I think the Mig-21 does only 30 min, and LCA does 40 min in operational conditions. More than a decade ago, nearly half the fleet was Mig-21 and 27s. Mig-29s without upgrades were as bad as Mig-21s. Upgraded Mig-29 and M2000 also do just 1 hour or less during a regular sortie. Naturally the MKI can also be restricted to 1 hour or less of operational flying time per sortie, likely saves money. So pilots get enough sorties, but the flying time per sortie is very less.
Then many aircraft are in for overhauls and upgrades, apart from regular maintenance, so overall peacetime availability is likely around 40-50% for the entire air force.
We also have a shortage of pilots due to lack of trainers.
I understand the arguments, but I propose to compare with France:
The French Air Force has 170,000 flying hours per year.
The fighter fleet consists of 217 aircraft with a total of 54,000 flight hours per year. This allows for the training of more than 300 fighter pilots in accordance with NATO standards.
The 40,000 hours you generate only allow for 220 pilots to be trained to the same standards for over 600 aircraft!
This probably explains why some pilots leave your air force because they can't maintain their skills!
IAF pilots above Wing Commander rank do not fly, and their promotion to a higher rank happens in their early 40s. So that's when they stop flying. Wing Commander is the last rank you get by default, any ranks above that happens via selection. So Wing Commanders who cannot get promoted anymore quit and join the civilian industry because they can then fly planes up to 65 years.
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A little known story about Grp Capt Harkirat Singh, who will command first Rafale squadron
Group Captain Harkirat Singh was awarded Shaurya Chakra in 2009 for his brave act that helped save his MiG 21 Bison that had developed engine complications.www.google.com
GROUP CAPTAIN Harkirat Singh
Group Captain Harkirat Singh is raising BOTH RAFALE squadrons
Will he able to do it without first mastering the plane himself
I understand the arguments, but I propose to compare with France:
The French Air Force has 170,000 flying hours per year.
The fighter fleet consists of 217 aircraft with a total of 54,000 flight hours per year. This allows for the training of more than 300 fighter pilots in accordance with NATO standards.
The 40,000 hours you generate only allow for 220 pilots to be trained to the same standards for over 600 aircraft!
This probably explains why some pilots leave your air force because they can't maintain their skills!