Aero India 2013

[kurup]

Here is the pic of the same model with the refined gun pod. With wings having been strengthened to carry heavier payloads, the successful weight reduction measures seem to be paying dividends since the aforementioned modifications would only have been undertaken once it was realized that the LCH could indeed carry heavier payloads. Expect TD-3 to be modified even further. Some people in the know are claiming that final variants might even be blessed with an exhaust shroud. It will be interesting to see what self-protection systems are employed for the LCH, perhaps it will be the same suite which has been employed on the Rudra?

Cannot see the picture mate .
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[Dillinger]

Cannot see the picture mate .
Upload the picture in imagur or imagesup and post it here.

Apologies. You should be able to view the pic on my original post now as I have edited it.

 

[bangbros]

here few pics of hal rudra

 

[kurup]

Here is the pic of the same model with the refined gun pod. With wings having been strengthened to carry heavier payloads, the successful weight reduction measures seem to be paying dividends since the aforementioned modifications would only have been undertaken once it was realized that the LCH could indeed carry heavier payloads. Expect TD-3 to be modified even further. Some people in the know are claiming that final variants might even be blessed with an exhaust shroud. It will be interesting to see what self-protection systems are employed for the LCH, perhaps it will be the same suite which has been employed on the Rudra?

A very good picture .........thanks for sharing.

I thought this was TD-3 ,the final variant .IS it not ??

 

[ptltejas]

OMG .. where's THAT bird from?

which bird?

I think the photo is from 2011, no Gripens participating this year.

He has no meaning for the fighter but the pilot..........

 

[Dillinger]

A very good picture .........thanks for sharing.

I thought this was TD-3 ,the final variant .IS it not ??

Can't really say anything on that topic Sir. But if the TD-3 had flown there would have been exhaustive news and blog articles mentioning the same. Not to mention that the various "defense analysts/journalists" have been following the LCH program even more keenly than the LCA program, we would have definitely had Prasun Sengupta or Ajai Shukla reporting on it. Even the Tarmaak007 page isn't listing the presence of the TD-3 in Aero India 2013. But this pic definitely represents what the final article will look like to a great extent.

1) The reinforced wing stubs.

2) Refined gun mount/pod

3) The non-retractable landing gear has been provided a camouflaged shroud/covering.

Q- Is there any chance that we will see the integration of an off the shelf fire control radar like the AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar with the LCH, or is it not required/envisaged?

The deployment of an exhaust shroud to further mask IR signatures and a comprehensive self protection suite will make this machine a real pain in the ### for any prospective opponents.

 

[sancho]

Here is the pic of the same model with the refined gun pod. With wings having been strengthened to carry heavier payloads, the successful weight reduction measures seem to be paying dividends since the aforementioned modifications would only have been undertaken once it was realized that the LCH could indeed carry heavier payloads. Expect TD-3 to be modified even further. Some people in the know are claiming that final variants might even be blessed with an exhaust shroud. It will be interesting to see what self-protection systems are employed for the LCH, perhaps it will be the same suite which has been employed on the Rudra?

The main changes on these versions are aimed on drag reductions, that's why all the coverings and air intake changes were made now. The self-protection systems will definitely be the same to Rudra, or the Mark 4 Dhruv, since they all will share these parts with eachother.

Q- Is there any chance that we will see the integration of an off the shelf fire control radar like the AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar with the LCH, or is it not required/envisaged?

The deployment of an exhaust shroud to further mask IR signatures and a comprehensive self protection suite will make this machine a real pain in the ### for any prospective opponents.

Of course there is, but only as a later addition of capability increasement and has no importance now. Same goes for the IR reductions, which have now less importance, because weight and drag issues needs to be fixed.

 

[Dillinger]

The main changes on these versions are aimed on drag reductions, that's why all the coverings and air intake changes were made now. The self-protection systems will definitely be the same to Rudra, or the Mark 4 Dhruv, since they all will share these parts with eachother.




Of course there is, but only as a later addition of capability increasement and has no importance now. Same goes for the IR reductions, which have now less importance, because weight and drag issues needs to be fixed.

Sancho Sir,

Could you venture a guess as to how far are we from the target? In your estimate how much weight does the LCH need to drop and when can we hope to see the article being inducted? So will we be commencing the development of the radar ourselves once the hepter is inducted or will we probably go for an off the shelf solution? Lastly, the Shakti engine which powers the Dhruv and the LCH- is it built/manufactured here- as in is it tooled out from the raw material phase to the end product phase in country?

 

[sancho]

Sancho Sir,

Could you venture a guess as to how far are we from the target? In your estimate how much weight does the LCH need to drop and when can we hope to see the article being inducted? So will we be commencing the development of the radar ourselves once the hepter is inducted or will we probably go for an off the shelf solution? Lastly, the Shakti engine which powers the Dhruv and the LCH- is it built/manufactured here- as in is it tooled out from the raw material phase to the end product phase in country?

Can't tell you about the possible overweight and don't want to speculate here. When you see the latest videos LCHs performance seems to be quiet good and only minor modifications seems to be needed, the coverings make it look even better imo.
The induction does not have too much importance at the moment, with Rudra and Apaches coming too, I don't think that we took raw materials for Shakit longer than in the early stages.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Whoa- cool! Some serious refinements made to the LCH! Things are coming along nicely!

 

[S-DUCT]

1:3 Brahmos 2 model at aero india 2013

 

[sancho]

Daily webcast

http://rafale.co.in/index.php/en/2013-01-15-14-46-56/events.html


Credits to Olybrius

 

[skysthelimit]

looks like a water gun

u know my nephew's plastic toys r better looking then his indian pride.

If you guys had half a brain you would have realized that these are exhibits for the thermal sights and not the guns. But then again, I guess I have too high expectations.

 

[Mike_Brando]

accha amader maidan'e indian army je system gulo eneche,setake to amra boltei pari "kolkata's defexpo 2013",tai na???

bhai amader maidan e Army Exhibition ta dekhe ami kichuta disappointed hoyechi,Army Tattoo ta fatafati chilo but ora aro kichu bhalo weapons exhibition e niye ashte parto

 

[Mike_Brando]

na na maidan'e army mohora cholchiloto friday,sat,sunday,janen na??? ora dekhlam igla sam,T-72,40mm palmya grenade launcher,7.62mm machine gun,12.7mm machine gun,bofors,RPG,Carl-gustav,anti-mine vehicle,sniper-rifle etc eneche r army jawan ra demo dicche ki-bhabe use korte hoy

ora kintu T-90M bhishma ba Arjun mk-1 tank antei parto but jehetu eta kolkata tai joto sob purono weapon r tank gulo dekhalo exhibition e!majhe majhe amar khub raag hoy je kolkata r lokera ki dosh koreche jate ora notun weapon gulo exhibition e dekhar sujog pabe na!jahok Tattoo ta dekhe kichu ta holeo raag komeche amar Army r opor!