Can QR SAM batteries on borders (especially earmarked for zones at considerable distance from any airbases) perform this role ?
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No, SAMs can't perform this role. SAMs are only meant to kill, whereas QRA requires identification and communication with the bandit.
Once the interceptor has identified the bandit as a threat, then SAMs can engage.
How inlet having in the nose helps to start it from outside the cockpit and why same thing can’t be implemented on jet with side inlets like that of LCA ?
Simple. With side inlets, you are going to be in the way of the air flow. So that's dangerous to people blocking the airflow.
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With inlets in the nose, no one's blocking the airflow, so the ground crew can start the engine long before the pilot is strapped in. That saves a lot of time. So the pilot can taxi out as soon as he is strapped in.
Though it sounds like a joke but it certainly seems logical reason.Simple. With side inlets, you are going to be in the way of the air flow. So that's dangerous to people blocking the airflow.
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With inlets in the nose, no one's blocking the airflow, so the ground crew can start the engine long before the pilot is strapped in. That saves a lot of time. So the pilot can taxi out as soon as he is strapped in.
From a humble 3 legged cheetah to a true Ninja of Indian skies. IAF will soon be deploying Tejas foc on all forward bases. A small fighter with lowest RCS and longest bvraam is a deadly combo for any adversary...
Isn’t he’s the one who uses catchphrase “Nibba” ?
From a humble 3 legged cheetah to a true Ninja of Indian skies. IAF will soon be deploying Tejas foc on all forward bases. A small fighter with lowest RCS and longest bvraam is a deadly combo for any adversary...
BTW I consider min 4 BVR and 2 WVR ideal for interception role. Hope to see twin rack pylons on LCA soon.
And why the two WVR look different?
From a humble 3 legged cheetah to a true Ninja of Indian skies. IAF will soon be deploying Tejas foc on all forward bases. A small fighter with lowest RCS and longest bvraam is a deadly combo for any adversary...
Ninjamonkey seems to have forgotten about the Rafales and Meteors.
Anyway, it's a really good achievement considering the MKI upgrade which should have given us much more than this has been significantly delayed to date.
How is it I-Derby ER when the original Derby missile looks similar?
From a humble 3 legged cheetah to a true Ninja of Indian skies. IAF will soon be deploying Tejas foc on all forward bases. A small fighter with lowest RCS and longest bvraam is a deadly combo for any adversary...
Derby was integrated into LCA long back. IAF asked NG-BVR only for MK1A.
Form factor/size of I-Derby-er is same as that of normal iderby but has dual pulse rocket motor.How is it I-Derby ER when the original Derby missile looks similar?
Derby was integrated into LCA long back. IAF asked NG-BVR only for MK1A.
They miniaturized seekers/electronics (which now sports solid state active radar seeker) and used the space saved thus to add additional fuel which is used during terminal phase when second pulse is used. This boosts the range of I-Derby-er to over 100kms...
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That was not the question.Form factor/size of I-Derby-er is same as that of normal iderby but has dual pulse rocket motor.
They miniaturized seekers/electronics (which now sports solid state active radar seeker) and used the space saved thus to add additional fuel which is used during terminal phase when second pulse is used. This boosts the range of I-Derby-er to over 100kms...
Rafael marks another milestone in the development of the I-Derby ER Air-to-Air Missile - EDR Magazine
Tel Aviv, February 26, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has completed the development of the ground-based Air Defense version
How do you identify i-Derby ER In above LCA picture.
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Tejas missile loadout for air-superiority, maximum A2A payload presently possible on FOC Tejas.
PS: why there is so much patch work ?
Is the paint used by HAL is not upto the job ? @randomradio
Tejas missile loadout for air-superiority, maximum A2A payload presently possible on FOC Tejas.
PS: why there is so much patch work ?
Is the paint used by HAL is not upto the job ? @randomradio
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Those are strain sensors.
LCA Nevy armed with iDerby and R73
Fully armed LCA Tejas formation on routine duty
Armed LCA in Himalaya
Fully armed LCA Tejas formation on routine duty
Armed LCA in Himalaya
I think the second image is PS
Looks like all three are same jet
Correct me If I’m wrong
Yep. Looks PSed.
The center and right are the same, and the one on the left is laterally inverted.