Not sure.
The actual seeker of Meteor is a derivative of Mica one.
As Mica NG will have an AESA seeker, I think Meteor will have a near brother.
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The actual seeker of Meteor is a derivative of Mica one.
As Mica NG will have an AESA seeker, I think Meteor will have a near brother.
The British and Japanese are working on integrating the AAM-4B's AESA seeker with the Meteor. It's a GaN based seeker.
MBDA’s Meteor — The Most Advanced Beyond-visual-range Air-to-Air Missile in the World
Longer term, the seeker may benefit from Japanese technology they have incorporated on the AAM-4B, specifically, the active electronically scanned array (AESA) system. The UK and Japan announced in 2014 their intent to collaborate on the Joint New Air-to-Air Missile (JNAAM).
https://aviationweek.com/defense/tests-japan-s-aesa-meteor-planned-2023
Rafales Ko BABAJI ka Bhi Ashirwad Mil Gaya...
Hints of 200+ Rafales start coming out. It may also mean that Kaveri engine is ready too...☺☺
U included previous 36 + MRCBF?
And further kaveri too? When DRDO told it's too expensive to proceed..
And drdo chief confirmed it's going to be GE engine s
There's a lot going on behind the scenes. Don't go by DRDO statements. France can easily pass on m88 core technology which has 1850 TET as they are already testing 2300 TET engine.
France was ready to provide m88 engine core technology after 10 years during mmrca deal which was to be signed in 2012. And 10yrs ends 2022 so the time frame is almost same...
If they take the same time as for the E-Captor, it's better to have a plan B.
Rafales Ko BABAJI ka Bhi Ashirwad Mil Gaya...
Hints of 200+ Rafales start coming out. It may also mean that Kaveri engine is ready too...☺☺
Would be way better than an order for just 36.
And you can consider the deal to be cheaper than MMRCA 2.0 as well. Even if the Rafales came through the tender.
Plus the navy can latch on to this, and it will help them save money as well.
Seen 3 Volga Deniper An124 coming in past 2 days.... Who knows
Landed in India ? When ?Seen 3 Volga Deniper An124 coming in past 2 days.... Who knows
They might be simply brining the Ka28PL after their MLU , or who knows some pointy things
Likely the last batches of ammo we ordered a few years ago.
Good news folks... ISE upgraded rafale will be operations ready by September 2021.. few features of ISE upgrades are incorporated now only however rest hardware & software upgrade will happen in 3 months time frame... However their are few error in this report stating first rafale for india RB008 started testing in 2018.. instead it is 17 yr old rafale modified as Testbed for ISE upgrades.
Indian-standard Rafale jet to be ready by September 2021
The first batch of Rafale fighter jets will be handed over to India in September in France but the first batch of jets will arrive in India by end of April 2020. During that time the IAF pilots will undergo advanced training on the Indian jets in France, Defence sources said.
“The first batch is scheduled to be handed over in September. From then to April 2020 three batches of eight IAF pilots along with engineers and technicians will undergo advanced training on the Indian jets in France, a senior source said. “The Indian-standard Rafale with all India Specific Enhancements (ISE) will be operationally ready latest by September 2021.”
So far three IAF pilots and two technical officers trained on the French Air Force Rafales as per the terms of the contract.
The first Rafale for India has made its maiden flight on October 30, 2018 in France and is designated RB008. RB stands for Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria who as then Deputy Chief of IAF led the Indian negotiation team and had a major role in the contract negotiations. This is an instrumented aircraft flown by test pilots and all 13 ISE will be incorporated, tested and certified on this. The RB008 will be the last to be delivered to the IAF, 67 months after the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) in April 2022.
In September 2016, India and France signed a €7.87-billion IGA for 36 Rafale multi-role fighter jets in fly-away condition following the surprise announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2015 citing “critical operational necessity” of the IAF.
As per the IGA, deliveries begin 36 months from signing of the contract and will be completed in 67 months. The government has consistently maintained that the deal was done to ensure quick delivery of the fighter aircraft to the IAF which is facing a drop in squadron strength.
Some of the ISE are incorporated in the aircraft during manufacturing. The remaining will be incorporated in 2021 over three months, the source said adding, “This includes both software and hardware upgrades.”
As reported by The Hindu earlier, the ISE “not present in the Rafale aircraft being operated by other countries” and pertain to radar enhancements, helmet-mounted display, ability to start and operate from high-altitude airfields, advanced infrared search and track sensor, a potent electronic jammer pod and avionics.
Indian-standard Rafale jet to be ready by September 2021
The first batch of Rafale fighter jets will be handed over to India in September in France but the first batch of jets will arrive in India by end of April 2020. During that time the IAF pilots will undergo advanced training on the Indian jets in France, Defence sources said.
“The first batch is scheduled to be handed over in September. From then to April 2020 three batches of eight IAF pilots along with engineers and technicians will undergo advanced training on the Indian jets in France, a senior source said. “The Indian-standard Rafale with all India Specific Enhancements (ISE) will be operationally ready latest by September 2021.”
So far three IAF pilots and two technical officers trained on the French Air Force Rafales as per the terms of the contract.
The first Rafale for India has made its maiden flight on October 30, 2018 in France and is designated RB008. RB stands for Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria who as then Deputy Chief of IAF led the Indian negotiation team and had a major role in the contract negotiations. This is an instrumented aircraft flown by test pilots and all 13 ISE will be incorporated, tested and certified on this. The RB008 will be the last to be delivered to the IAF, 67 months after the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) in April 2022.
In September 2016, India and France signed a €7.87-billion IGA for 36 Rafale multi-role fighter jets in fly-away condition following the surprise announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2015 citing “critical operational necessity” of the IAF.
As per the IGA, deliveries begin 36 months from signing of the contract and will be completed in 67 months. The government has consistently maintained that the deal was done to ensure quick delivery of the fighter aircraft to the IAF which is facing a drop in squadron strength.
Some of the ISE are incorporated in the aircraft during manufacturing. The remaining will be incorporated in 2021 over three months, the source said adding, “This includes both software and hardware upgrades.”
As reported by The Hindu earlier, the ISE “not present in the Rafale aircraft being operated by other countries” and pertain to radar enhancements, helmet-mounted display, ability to start and operate from high-altitude airfields, advanced infrared search and track sensor, a potent electronic jammer pod and avionics.
Does anyone know if there is a specific reason why the cockpit's canopy opens to the side, instead of back as in Mirage or even other similar fighters. AFAIK I dont think any other modern fighter has the side opening canopy other than rafale.
Nothing specific, Provisioning mounting hinge and hydraulic piston behind the cockpit vs inside the cockpit. F35's have front hinged canopy.
[QUOTE = "Milspec, post: 99109, membre: 59"] Rien de spécifique, charnière de montage et piston hydraulique derrière le cockpit par rapport à l'intérieur du cockpit. Les F35 ont un auvent à charnière avant.
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Il me semble que cela facilite le dépôt pour la maintenance ou la réparation du siège éjectable sans avoir à enlever la verrière.
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Il me semble que cela facilite le dépôt pour la maintenance ou la réparation du siège éjectable sans avoir à enlever la verrière.