Are we counting out the Gripen?

[Neo]

Whats the status of Kaveri now malay, haven't read much about any progress lately.
I believe one engine is shipped to France for testing, is that correct?

 

[Contrarian]

I cannot say mate, i have not been keeping track of Kaveri. Last time i checked because of some problems , a foreign company had been roped in as a consultant. But i cannot honestly say anything, Joey or Bull would be better placed to answer maybe??

 

[Bull]

I cannot say mate, i have not been keeping track of Kaveri. Last time i checked because of some problems , a foreign company had been roped in as a consultant. But i cannot honestly say anything, Joey or Bull would be better placed to answer maybe??

the RFPs were send out in 2005, two companies Snecma and Pratt&Whitney have responded.

 

[vnomad]

I doubt India going for a plane which is being dumped by Sweden.

Dumped in favour of what exactly? Sweden isn't a member of the four member EF consortium or the JSF project. :wall:

 

[Munir]

Dumped in favour of what exactly? Sweden isn't a member of the four member EF consortium or the JSF project. :wall:

That is the difference between a poster like Bull and me. But to be honest... Just not in the mood to service nationalist with information...


But prefer the Griper over this plane:
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-2853639506896885406

And I prefer this plane anytime over Gripen:
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=8869512750983413810

 

[Lilo]

the RFPs were send out in 2005, two companies Snecma and Pratt&Whitney have responded.

The request for proposal, which was issued in december 06, has been sent to two combat aircraft engine designers — Snecma Moteurs of France and NPO-Saturn of Russia. GTRE is expected to form a joint venture company with the chosen partner, with the new company financing and developing the engine that will eventually fly the LCA.

Snecma Moteurs and NPO-Saturn have been asked to submit their responses by the end of January 2007.

 

[Bull]

Snecma Moteurs and NPO-Saturn have been asked to submit their responses by the end of January 2007.

They responded well ahead of the dead line.

 

[Adux]

All your above points are duly noted. I cannot comment further till i have more info. I will bring more info on F-18's TOT and whats on offer when i come back from Aero India '07.

But the last statement. There are very very wide ranging issues regarding nuke deal. Some say there is no restriction at all, some say it will stop indegenous RnD. Some say that nuke deal would increase Indian Nukes, other say it would stop their production. So one cant really be sure on that. There have beeb contradicting media reports. Condi sez in US that nuke deal would not stop Indian nuke production, and some media anslysts say that is not true, the ayatollahs of proliferation say since it wont stop india nuke production, stop nuke deal.
So its very very very complicated. AFAIK or have read the deal and its clauses highlited by the media, i can say that there is no production cap on bombs or or indegenous RnD. Infact no interference in any of the 'military' reactors.

Dude

how can we get tickets for the Aero India show

 

[Bull]

That is the difference between a poster like Bull and me. But to be honest... Just not in the mood to service nationalist with information...


But prefer the Griper over this plane:
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-2853639506896885406

And I prefer this plane anytime over Gripen:
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=8869512750983413810

What wrong with you man? What did i say?

 

[Contrarian]

Dude

how can we get tickets for the Aero India show

They are available from Canara bank outlets i think. Dont know whether in the rest of India or not, but they'r available in Bangalore.

 

[Adux]

They are available from Canara bank outlets i think. Dont know whether in the rest of India or not, but they'r available in Bangalore.

I am comin on Feb 4th and also for Aeroindia

 

[Contrarian]

Cheers mate!!
Lets meet up somewhere!!
There's an IDF meet planned. So we can go there.

 

[Owais]

Gripen for India: Tailor- made to meet India’s fighter needs
Gripen International | Feb 6, 2007


Gripen International, the Swedish company responsible for marketing and selling the Gripen new generation multi-role combat fighter worldwide, is proud to be once again supporting the Aero India 2007 International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition, being staged at the Yelahanka Air Base in Bangalore, India between 7-11 February 2007.

This year, the historic 75th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, sees the Gripen team’s biggest ever commitment to India. With the opening of Saab/Gripen offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, three (3) Gripen new generation multi-role combat aircraft taking part in the flying and static displays at the Aero India exhibition, and the full support and attendance of Swedish government officials and Saab/Gripen International’s senior management, Saab/Gripen International has made record investment in the Aero India 2007 exhibition.

Amongst the senior representatives attending the exhibition are Tony Ogilvy, Gripen International’s Director for India, Ingemar Andersson, Saab AB’s Vice President and Deputy CEO and Bengt Johansson, Deputy Trade Commissioner from the Swedish Trade Council, all of whom will be available ahead of, and during the Aero India exhibition.

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Gripen Fighter aircraft with GBU
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Saab/Gripen International is also looking forward to the much anticipated release of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender by the Indian authorities. The Gripen team is confident that the Gripen new generation fighter is the complete solution to Indian Air Force’s (IAF) needs, as Gripen will meet, or exceed, every operational requirement raised by the IAF in all roles; air-to-air fighter BVR (beyond visual range)/WVR (within visual range), air-to-surface (land and sea) and reconnaissance.

The selection of Gripen would also provide considerable benefits to Indian industry and the Indian economy as a whole. Saab/Gripen International has a successful and enviable track record in fulfilling or exceeding its industrial co-operation commitments worldwide. It has achieved this through a commitment to establishing sustainable business partnerships with local industry, providing the optimum level of technology transfer and industrial support, together with building long-term relationships to enable industry to manage all aspects of the life cycle of the aircraft system.

Gripen is the first of the new generation, true multi-role combat aircraft to enter service. Using the latest available technology it is capable of performing an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-surface operational missions and employing the latest weapons. Gripen is designed to meet the demands of current and future threats, while at the same time meeting strict requirements for flight safety, reliability, training efficiency and low operating costs. Gripen is in service with the Swedish, Hungarian and Czech Republic Air Forces and has also been ordered by the South African Air Force. The UK Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide.

Gripen International is a subsidiary of Saab AB and acts as a prime contracting organization, responsible for marketing, selling and supporting the Gripen fighter worldwide. Gripen International combines the strength of its international industrial partners, which are among the world's most experienced and respected manufacturers of aerospace and defence equipment.

Saab is one of the world’s leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation and space. The group covers a broad spectrum of competence and capabilities in systems integration.


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[GOD OF WAR]

BTW, the Mashaq trainer manufactured in Pakistan is originally a SAAB. ToT... So i wonder how far we could have been from aquiring the 39 ToT

Yes, we dumped the SAAB option for a more economic and viable option...The j-10

 

[nomi007]

hey listen if u have 12 billion dollar than every 1 will given u every type of jet by tot.tell me have we have insufficient amount