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how much do you expect a fan to cost? USN isn't interested in a higher thrust engine, since it reduces engine life and increases fuel consumption.
Although the core enhancements are already under contract with the USN, the programme is seeking an export customer to launch development of the F414 EPE, Gower said.
The international order would lead to follow-on sales for the USN, which would gradually replace its current inventory with the improved version, Gower said.
so do anybody know wat is the preference of iaf??a single engine or double engine aircraft.
As always in denial right?
Once again for you:
Boeing's Super Hornet seeks export sale to launch 20% thrust upgrade
So once again, the USN has funded the EDE upgrades, but although the EPE is based on these upgrades and technically might only need a fan to increase thrust, it needs further developments! These are not funded and as you can see the USN would go for these engines too, if an export customer pays for it first.
Definitions of development
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- a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"
- growth: (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children"
- a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation; "recent developments in Iraq"; "what a revolting development!"
"it needs further developments!"? Like what please elaborate? From your own source "The 'enhanced durability engine' becomes the 'enhanced performance engine' when you put the fan on it," Gower said." How much funding and time do you expect the task of 'adding a fan' requires? Like I said before the US Navy is not interested in the EPE variant, the EPE variant is a customer option.
Again what do you mean by 'further developments'?
the programme is seeking an export customer to launch development of the F414 EPE
Interesting but you missunderstood some things. It says more thrust, or longer engine life and less fuel consumption, not both. Also the 20% increase for the G that the Gripen NG use is meant in comparison to the older GE 404 / RM 12 in the normal Gripen
Not to disqualify them, but it will have an impact in the decision for sure. Delivery of spares, problems with Mig 27 engines are important issues and the experience with Sukhoi in terms of quality and aftersale supports are clearly better. Of course it's not all Russian faults, but Mig as a company will have to prove themself as reliable again.
However, it is just one of several problems that the Mig 35 has to face.
I have no need to discuss it further with you, because it's not my opinion but what the Boeing vice president for F/A-18E/F said:
You can twist and turn as much as you want, but it remains a fact that it needs more to get the EPE than what is developed, or funded yet.
G8
Paul Oliver, Boeing's senior director for international business development, confirms the F414 enhanced performance engine (EPE) was submitted as part of Boeing's proposal to win the MMRCA contract.
Trial Emphasis
The emphasis in the MMRCA selection process appeared to be on attack potential and low cost of ownership, not air combat capability
One of the Mig-35 advantage is that this plane's engine got TVC, of which I think nobody notices.
"With the vectored thrust nozzles, the engines are designated RD-33OVT and will allow the MiG-35 to be the first production twin-engine aircraft with vectoring nozzles that can move in two directions or planes. Other current thrust-vectoring aircraft, such as the Su-30MKI and the F-22, have nozzles that vector in one direction/plane" - (Wiki).
All the other contenders have no such ability..
I prefer Russia over US in defense deals..
How GE's Tejas MK-II Win Affects The MMRCA. Or Doesn't.
Another possible scenario Rafale wins but IAF insists on F-414's for commonality. Rafale prototypes were powered by an earlier version of the F-414's so it is doable.
an year old article , but intresting , could be a shocker for those who think that Dassault Rafeal is a front runner in MMRCA deal
India may go beyond the purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft.
The winners jackpot could soon become even bigger in what is already the worlds most lucrative fighter aircraft tender: Indias proposed purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) for an estimated Rs 51,000 crore ($11 billion).
The reason is a breakdown in Indias long negotiations with Dassault Aviation, the French aircraft manufacturer, for upgrading 51 Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 fighters. According to senior IAF sources, Dassault has refused to reduce its quota of Rs 10,000 crore ($2.1 billion) for extending the service life of the IAFs Mirage-2000 fleet by fitting new radars and avionics. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) considers this price Rs 196 crore ($41 million) per aircraft unacceptably high, given that the airframes and engines will not be changed.
In comparison, each of the 126 brand-new, next-generation MMRCAs will cost some Rs 400 crore ($87 million) per aircraft. That includes the cost of technology transfers, as well as capital costs for setting up a manufacturing line in India. Once those costs are amortised, additional MMRCAs would be significantly cheaper.
Dassaults India head, Posina V Rao, did not return multiple phone calls from Business Standard. MoD sources say Rao is engaged in last-ditch attempts to salvage the deal.
But, the MoD is veering around to the view that the Mirage-2000 fleet should continue service in its current form. After six squadrons (126 aircraft) of MMRCAs have entered IAF service, an additional two squadrons of MMRCAs would be built to replace the 51 Mirage-2000 fighters. That amounts to a 40 per cent rise in the MMRCAs numbers.
Israeli aerospace companies have reportedly entered the fray, offering to upgrade the Mirage-2000 for half the price being quoted by Dassault. The MoD, however, is not inclined to accept that offer.
Price negotiations for the Mirage-2000 upgrade have travelled a rocky road over two years. Initially, Dassault quoted Rs 13,500 crore ($2.9 billion), which it brought down to the current level of Rs 10,000 crore ($2.1 billion) after the IAF diluted its upgrade requirements. But the MoD believes Dassaults reduced bid only reflects the diluted requirements, rather than any flexibility on the latters part.
The IAF, traditionally a staunch supporter of Dassault and the Mirage-2000 fighter, is apparently changing its views. Dassault, say pilots, has badly damaged its credibility during the recent negotiations by arm-twisting the IAF over the supply of spares for the Mirage-2000 fleet.
The Gwalior-based IAF squadrons that currently fly the Mirage-2000 are Number 1 squadron (Tigers) and Number 7 squadron (Battle Axes).
Five of the six contenders for the MMRCA contract Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Eurofighter, Gripen and RAC MiG know they could reap handsome gains, through larger fighter orders, if India chooses not to upgrade the Mirage-2000. The sixth contender, Dassault Aviation itself, realises failure to negotiate the Mirage-2000 upgrade contract could seriously damage the chances of its Rafale fighter for the MMRCA contract.
IAF's $11-bn order may become larger
even though the deal would be sign at the end