1945What year was he commissioned ?
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1945What year was he commissioned ?
1945
I can't get over how good the ALH/Rudra looks in IAF colours! The IA's paint schemes are rather childish by comparison.The Nexter THL-20 chin mounted gun turret on HAL Rudra is fitted with a 20mm M621 automatic cannon. The gun can fire at a rate of 750 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of 2,000m.
Photo Credits-Rohit Nyss
Would the turret be covered like that of the LCH?The Nexter THL-20 chin mounted gun turret on HAL Rudra is fitted with a 20mm M621 automatic cannon. The gun can fire at a rate of 750 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of 2,000m.
Photo Credits-Rohit Nyss
Doubtful and there is no need to.Would the turret be covered like that of the LCH?
i dont think theres a need to cover it as it would be more aesthetic than functionalDoubtful and there is no need to.
I can't get over how good the ALH/Rudra looks in IAF colours! The IA's paint schemes are rather childish by comparison.
Northern Command's ALH paint scheme is okay (just about):Aw, but they look more cute in actual flying than AF
i dont think theres a need to cover it as it would be more aesthetic than functional
All the current Jags are powered by Adour Mk811quick question. the iaf jaguars were proposed to get the f125 engine over the upgraded adour engine which is currently in standard jags, so my question is which engine do the jags have now? and why?
why dont they just go for the f125 all together since its better and dont you think its a nightmare going for many variants/specs for one platform.All the current Jags are powered by Adour Mk811
Darin 3 will get F125
Jaguar with proposed upgrade engine Honeywell F-125IN at Aero India 2013
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Need for Upgrade
The IAF currently operates around 110 (5 1/2 sqns) Jaguar strike fighters powered by Rolls-Royce Adour-811 turbofan engines. The aircraft, which first entered squadron service in the early 80s, is optimized for strike after low level penetration of contested airspace. At medium altitudes, the Jaguar's maneuverability and acceleration are poor. As a result, the fighter is not suitable for stand-off close air support using Precision Guided Munition (PGM).
The IAF is making a doctrinal shift from specialized aircraft to multi-role aircraft, Based on fatigue analysis, the IAF estimates that Jaguars could remain operational till 2030. As a result, the IAF is keen to upgrade the Jaguar with more powerful engine, fourth-generation cockpit and mission avionics, and self protection suite so that it better fits IAF doctrinal thinking.
Upgraded Jaguars will feature all weather precision attack capability with enhanced weapon load.
Engine Upgrade
The Honeywell F125IN has a max thrust of 43.8kN. In comparison, the existing Rolls-Royce Adour Mk811 engine has a thrust of 32.5kN.
Source: https://defence.pk/threads/iafs-hal-jaguar-darin-iii-standard-maritime-strike-aircraft.396960/
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Darin 3 upgrade is atm for all the birds who can serve us for another 15 years.(with engine part) Anything less in life or more fatigue in airframes does nt need such upgrades bcz it wont serve the purpose or the investment made. OF course after this whole batch of 60 plus jets , we might go forward and re engine the rest based on the assessment at that time.why dont they just go for the f125 all together since its better and dont you think its a nightmare going for many variants/specs for one platform.