The year after I visited Delhi and northern India, I was supposed to visit Kerala, but then COVID happened. And then I couldn't go, and now I think I'm too old.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning and F-22 'Raptor' : News & Discussion
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Kerala is known to rejuvenate people & I'm not kidding you in the least.
People are known to emerge at least 10 years younger , could be more as well.
Finally the billion dollar Crap F-35 will be made into Scrap Metal (exactly the worth it is) to take it back.....
During one edition of IAF-RAF Ex Indradhanush, there were reports that IAF MKIs were shadowed by RAF/NATO RC-135s to ostensibly capture elint. We should try and return the favour while we have the chance.
Finally the billion dollar Crap F-35 will be made into Scrap Metal (exactly the worth it is) to take it back.....
Amit (YouTuber) has made an observation that the UK and US appeared to be interested in testing Indian IACCS and Indian radars against the F-35. However, after the F-35 was successfully tracked and identified by Indian radar, they provided an excuse and proceeded to land in India.
Upon landing in India, all computer systems activated self-destruct protocols to prevent any potential enemy access to the software or threat libraries. Since the fighter jet did not crash and the GPS indicated that it was no longer in a friendly territory, it is now incapable to fly and firmwares needs to be reloaded.
Upon landing in India, all computer systems activated self-destruct protocols to prevent any potential enemy access to the software or threat libraries. Since the fighter jet did not crash and the GPS indicated that it was no longer in a friendly territory, it is now incapable to fly and firmwares needs to be reloaded.
You do realise that it flies with radar reflectors? There would be something wrong if your radar didn't see it
They got caught up in a war before they could fully modernize, that's all. Their weapons were just one level above what was used in the Gulf War, suitable for war in 2000+, but not sufficient for 2020+. All their modern weapons are still in development. It's the result of the stagnation they experienced between 1991 and 2010.
India still suffers from 1 lost decade (1991-2000) whereas Russia had 2 lost decades.
India could compensate for the difference with imports from France and Israel, but Russia does not have that option.
The F-35 was in a non-stealthy mode. It was equipped with Lunesburg lens and external AAMs.
Probably routine flight off carrier, emergency prevented a carrier landing and forced a landing in India. That's all. Just bad luck.
New F-22 Upgrade Package To Keep The Jets Viable Laid Out
The Air Force's latest budget request has new details about the cocktail of enhancements that aim to keep the F-22 relevant.
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The extent of F-22 MLU is becoming more clear:
> New coatings that improve all-aspect (radar, IR) stealth
> HMDS
> AIM-260 JATM integration
> Enhancements to Pilot-Vehicle Interface (new cockpit/new displays?)
> New IRDS to replace old AAR-56 MLD (possibly provides EODAS-like capability)
> Stealthy podded IRST
> New stealthy EW pods (lacks details on what bands it covers)
The sole weakness of F22 (in Air to air) is its short legs.New F-22 Upgrade Package To Keep The Jets Viable Laid Out
The Air Force's latest budget request has new details about the cocktail of enhancements that aim to keep the F-22 relevant.
The extent of F-22 MLU is becoming more clear:
> New coatings that improve all-aspect (radar, IR) stealth
> HMDS
> AIM-260 JATM integration
> Enhancements to Pilot-Vehicle Interface (new cockpit/new displays?)
> New IRDS to replace old AAR-56 MLD (possibly provides EODAS-like capability)
> Stealthy podded IRST
> New stealthy EW pods (lacks details on what bands it covers)
Probably because it was studied at a time when the war was imagined against USSR and not China.
They seem to be going for Stealthy external fuel tanks.
But what, about conformal tanks on to the aircraft? Stealthy shaping.
Plus it already has more than enough thrust, that wouldn't need an upgrade in thrust with those conformal tanks.
And imo, they will be more stealthy than externally carrying stealthy fuel tanks, because of pylon connection.
Pak couldn't use the F-16 against India this time, There are restrictions in place since the last squabble
They need permission, it probably rules out first strike
They need permission, it probably rules out first strike
You can jettison EFTs prior to entering the area of operations to fully regain stealth profile (even the pylons are jettisoned) & aerodynamics.
CFTs are stuck with you, even after spending all the fuel in transit, you're stuck with them. For an air superiority fighter, it's extra weight & drag you don't need.
Not to mention, developing stealthy CFTs would have likely required retesting the airframe under all flight profiles to see what aerodynamic & RCS effects they have. That would've probably ended up being more expensive, besides all the operational drawbacks.
All things considered, stealthy EFTs were probably the best bet.
Great Britain will buy 12 F-35A and 15 F-35B.
American P-8s are about to get more reach and firepower
The F-35A will be used mainly for training as part of an OCU unit. Its secondary role is NATO nuclear delivery with B-61 13.
F-35B will be used to raise a 3rd squadron.
American P-8s are about to get more reach and firepower
The F-35A will be used mainly for training as part of an OCU unit. Its secondary role is NATO nuclear delivery with B-61 13.
F-35B will be used to raise a 3rd squadron.