Test rockets generally don't carry actual payload; therefore, you don't see a huge fire ball after impact. Secondly, rockets are not like bullets, anything within 15 m radius is destroyed or rather unusable.
Just out of curiosity, The current NOTAM by Pakistan is set to welcome Rafale? Would be nice to at least lock them using our SAM's :D:D
https://www.caapakistan.com.pk/upload/Notams/A0448-20.txt
Bitter truth. I hope you won't get "ghaddar" or "patwari" remarks in this thread. As a nation, we should first admit and then learn from our mistakes.
In my opinion, point 10 could have been averted by equal proportion of measures; however, let's hope that we have a green point 11 this year...
New satellite pictures confirm Chinese intrusion. Chinese have crossed LAC (Finger 4) and camped at "foxhole" point. Foxhole point is between Finger 3 and 4, right next to Indian ITBP camp. Pictures also show trails moving towards finger top which gives an impression of Chinese occupying peaks...
Two different scenarios , one was taking off and the other landing. That plane had altitude and was lucky enough to find river nearby. This plane was at very low altitude/speed due to landing approach so both engine failure resulted in stalling.
Guys, I am posting another video related to technicalities of a loop maneuver. The purpose of sharing this video is not accusing the pilot of any error but sharing of information to the aviation enthusiasts like me.
Few important points discussed are as follows:
Jet must be at sufficient...
It seems he was able to pull up approx 200 feet above the ground but the High Tension Wires could have proved fatal. This could also be the reason of fatality in case he ejected safely.
"Generals were not given extensions even during world war... When you change the rules for one person... you destroy the entire institution" - Imran Khan (2010)
In my opinion, our Military already took decision in yesterday's Core Commander Conference. Today all the options will be presented to political leadership for approval. Since the NSC meeting is called on a very short notice after CCC, I am expecting some big decision. Can't rule out a limited...