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I am not weapon expert. But I have simple doubt. If major powers in the world already moved on fifth generation planes why are we spending so much on fourth and half generation planes? I know we are developing 5th generation plane with Russia but again why not buy fifth generation plane instead of Rafale? please answer. and don't laugh about my lack of knowledge ; )
Actually the increase makes ONLY sense, if we order them directly from France now and not only 18, or as a follow order at the end. That would give us the chance to induct Rafale faster, replace Mig 21s earlier, get a tactical advantage against opponents and give HAL more time to set up the licence production of the rest in India later.
A follow on order doesn't make sense, because they would be produced in a time, when LCA MK2 and FGFA are expected to be in production as well. The one is the more cost-effective solution, with similar generation of techs, the other is a more capable NG fighter, so depending on what is needed, one one of them would be the better choice by then.
As of now only the US has a true fifth gen fighter(F22) then you also have F35 which is a poor man's raptor(sort of) after which us(Rus+Ind) & the CN are also developing such tech, but I don't see any of'em being ready to be inducted for battle ops into their respective AF squadrons anytime before 2020 at the earliest !I am not weapon expert. But I have simple doubt. If major powers in the world already moved on fifth generation planes why are we spending so much on fourth and half generation planes? I know we are developing 5th generation plane with Russia but again why not buy fifth generation plane instead of Rafale? please answer. and don't laugh about my lack of knowledge ; )
I am not weapon expert. But I have simple doubt. If major powers in the world already moved on fifth generation planes why are we spending so much on fourth and half generation planes? I know we are developing 5th generation plane with Russia but again why not buy fifth generation plane instead of Rafale? please answer. and don't laugh about my lack of knowledge ; )
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I am not weapon expert. But I have simple doubt. If major powers in the world already moved on fifth generation planes why are we spending so much on fourth and half generation planes? I know we are developing 5th generation plane with Russia but again why not buy fifth generation plane instead of Rafale? please answer. and don't laugh about my lack of knowledge ; )
@ Abingdonboy
did you think is good for IAF to go addition 63 rafale coze HAL did not complete the 108 a/c before 2022 and at that time FGFA is in production, did you think it is better to buy 5gen(FGFA) then 4.5(Rafale)
I am not weapon expert. But I have simple doubt. If major powers in the world already moved on fifth generation planes why are we spending so much on fourth and half generation planes? I know we are developing 5th generation plane with Russia but again why not buy fifth generation plane instead of Rafale? please answer. and don't laugh about my lack of knowledge ; )
@Abingdonboy I was thinking the same thing that could this extra order of Rafales be for the nuclear triad ?
Last month on June 19, the French Air Force demonstrated a nuclear deterrent capability by test-firing the MBDA ASMP-A stand off nuclear capable cruise missile. The mission lasted five hours and involved pilots from the 113 Air Base conducting a mid-air refueling, a high-altitude cruise phase, and a dived low-altitude phase to enter enemy territory.
Actually the increase makes ONLY sense, if we order them directly from France now and not only 18, or as a follow order at the end. That would give us the chance to induct Rafale faster, replace Mig 21s earlier, get a tactical advantage against opponents and give HAL more time to set up the licence production of the rest in India later.
A follow on order doesn't make sense, because they would be produced in a time, when LCA MK2 and FGFA are expected to be in production as well. The one is the more cost-effective solution, with similar generation of techs, the other is a more capable NG fighter, so depending on what is needed, one one of them would be the better choice by then.
@Abingdonboy I was thinking the same thing that could this extra order of Rafales be for the nuclear triad ?
Last month on June 19, the French Air Force demonstrated a nuclear deterrent capability by test-firing the MBDA ASMP-A stand off nuclear capable cruise missile. The mission lasted five hours and involved pilots from the 113 Air Base conducting a mid-air refueling, a high-altitude cruise phase, and a dived low-altitude phase to enter enemy territory.
Make it a round figure MOD.. Lets go for 200![]()
Make it a round figure MOD.. Lets go for 200![]()
What seems to have been forgotton is the SFC's requirement for its own fleet of 40 fighter bombers, I wonder if this requirment will be filled by the Rafale in lare follow-on orders?