India and Russia are already working on building multi axis thrust vectoring nozzle. As far as we know, it's probably round at the moment. But we also know how fast IAF changes their requirements.
https://defence.pk/threads/gtre-and-klimov-agree-to-develop-multi-axis-thrust-vectoring-nozzle.368262/
Price quoted in 2012 is for jets only without the weapons, infrastructure, spares etc.etc.
Per aircraft cost is still the same . Each Rafale will cost around 80-85 million, multiply that by 126 = $ 11 billion. Cost of Rafales will come down as the numbers are expected to rise to 300 jets. Also...
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Bro you mentioned 300 LCA will be built does this include Indian Navy as well? This is the 1st time I'm hearing a number of 300. What will it include?
Also.....90 Rafales will be built in India, does the contract have an option of 45+ jets as a follow-on order?
Congrats my brothers, Finally this deal can be "almost put aside".
I was really hoping French's help on developing Kaveri/kabini/Ghatak engine as part of this deal.
GOI can't be that stupid to go with US for F414. I think we still have a chance here, 36 Rafales came with French's help with...
With India's growing economy and growing threat, imagine ICG taking patrolling responsibility from IN for upto 200 km from coastline. It can have multiple benefits such as, IN can focus on high seas, Navy can better utilize their vessels. In time of war, and enemy needs to defeat two layers of...
It's about time we should make a move towards electric cars.
Would love to see the shift.
India is actually contemplating the idea of going 100% electric cars by 2030.
India and Netherlands want 100 percent electric cars - 100% renewable - Renewables International
ICG should focus on their numbers of vessels first and then slap some Brahmos on em. Would love to see some offensive weapons on this platform.
Their patrolling area is huge, imo ,they need a lot more of these vessels.
There was a article couple months back stating ICG is very interested and...
India needs to focus on long term solutions for this continuous Cross border terrorism. In my opinion just sensors and high tech equipment above ground won't be enough to stop infiltration. We need them underground as well.
We must bore underground tunneling system that will cover the entire...
When I saw double production, I thought they will take it from 16 to 32. I got really happy but this is pathetic. Atleast push for 24 aircrafts per year.
He like it scrambled with a hint if salt not pepper. While you are making for him , you can make two for me.
I don't care what ANYONE says about you, u make good eggs:rofl:
Yeah, dont forget to mention that Russian defence manufacturers depend heavily on Indian orders.
Bro, do you think these ships will have stealthy flush decks like 17A?