Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Desi Sher]

IIT Bombay is on the roll I must say, Hope they succeed in there Nuclear Ramjet/scramjet research concept....

 

[redpearl75]

I hope they do... It will enhance the performance of everything we have that flies and can be fitted with it... lol... Best of luck to them.... and god bless us all....

 

[soaringphnx]

Indian Air Force to Begin Trials for Basic Trainer Aircraft​

The quest to procure basic trainer aircraft for new pilots will acquire momentum with the Indian Air Force (IAF) scheduled to begin trials for six competitors at Jamnagar, Gujarat, this month.

The training programme has been hit after the grounding of the HPT-32 Deepak aircraft fleet (Hindustan Piston Trainer) built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) following the July 2009 crash which killed two experienced pilots.

The flight trials are to select an aircraft from among six competitors — GROB 120 TP of Germany, Embraer EMB 312 ‘Super Tucano' of Brazil, Korean Aerospace Industries KT-1, Finmeccanica M-311 of Italy, and Pilatus PC-7 of Switzerland — that responded to the Request for Proposal, sources in the IAF said.

The government had cleared procurement of 75 aircraft off-the-shelf, and of 106 to be built by HAL. The plan is to include simulators and Computer Aided Learning System in the basic trainer.

The trials were initially planned to be held at the Air Force Station at Tambaram, Chennai, but shifted to Jamnagar where the climatic conditions were considered similar. The IAF has set up teams of test pilots and flight test engineers to evaluate the planes.


The teams will observe aspects such as flight characteristics, handling qualities, fuel consumption, duration of sorties, ease of handling and operations, and available instrumentation.

The manufacturer will have to deliver the first 12 aircraft within 24 months of the contract. The remaining trainers will follow in batches. The 75 trainers are part of the government's go-ahead to the IAF for the acquisition of 181 basic trainers.

The induction of Advanced Jet Trainer-Hawk 132 aircraft and Intermediate Jet Trainer is also part of modernisation of training in flying.

During July this year, the government signed a contract with British Aerospace Hawk for 40 additional Hawk planes, whose delivery is expected to begin in 2013. The original contract for 66 Hawks was signed in 2004, and 24 of these planes were completed in December 2009. Of the remaining 42 to be built by HAL, 10 have been delivered, and the entire batch is expected to be completed by 2012.

 

[RPK]

Thoothukudi airport to be upgraded soon | Deccan Chronicle | 2010-09-07

. The state government has also identified 50 acres each to build airstrips for the Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard separately at Kattalangulam village, near Thoothukudi.

Works are in the initial stage to identify another 10 acres to build an airstrip for the Indian Navy near Thoothukudi, according to Mr Ravichandran. Commenting on the proposed three airstrips, a Coast Guard source said the launch of these stations in Thoothukudi would enhance air surveillance along the Tamil Nadu coast from Kanyakumari to Chennai.

This move, according to the Coast Guard source, was needed urgently as the Indian Ocean and eastern waters of India, earlier considered waters of peace, are expected to become a hotbed of hostilities. Moreover, we have the responsibility of protecting sea trade, our ports and heavy installations like the Koodankulam nuclear power plant and several other mega thermal power projects coming up along the coast between Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi, said the source.

 

[hellofriends]

what is the difference B/W intermediate jet trainer and basic jet trainer ?

 

[Desi Sher]

what is the difference B/W intermediate jet trainer and basic jet trainer ?

Intermediate Jet trainers are Light attack Aircrafts too, where as Basic trainers are for training Purpose Only, although they can be altered for combat roles.... Well Other than This I find No difference...... Anyone???

 

[soaringphnx]

what is the difference B/W intermediate jet trainer and basic jet trainer ?

Intermediate Jet trainers are Light attack Aircrafts too, where as Basic trainers are for training Purpose Only, although they can be altered for combat roles.... Well Other than This I find No difference...... Anyone???

Well, the way i understand it, a basic jet trainer (HAL HJT-16 Kiran for IAF, to be replaced by HAL HJT-36 Sitara) introduces and familiarises a pilot trainee to jet aircraft after initial flight training on turbo prop trainers (HAL HPT-32 Deepak for IAF, to be replaced soon). Then, the pilots progress to an advanced trainer (BAE Hawk for IAF), typically capable of high subsonic speeds, high-energy manoeuvers, and equipped with systems that simulate modern weapons and surveillance. Advanced trainers are used for weapons training and so can also be used in an emergency as a light attack aircraft. After this the pilots are ready for operational conversion (for the fighter which they have been assigned based on their skills) which is usually done in a modified (trainer) version of the fighter. If I am wrong, feel free to correct me.

 

[SpArK]

IAF's AFNET NCW Backbone Goes Live Next Week​

Livefist - The Best of Indian Defence: IAF's AFNET NCW Backbone Goes Live Next Week



Just received this statement from the Indian Air Force: Next week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) ushers in a modern, state-of-the-art digital information grid by dedicating the Air Force Network (AFNET), a fully secure and reliable network to the nation, making it a true net-centric combat force. The AFNET replaces the IAF’s old communication network set-up using the tropo-scatter technology of the 1950s.

The IAF project is part of the overall mission to network all three services. The mission comes in the backdrop of an IT Roadmap document of the Defence Ministry stipulating automation, simulated training and mandatory computer proficiency in the services.

The IAF has taken up a mandate to create and maintain an assured, dedicated, secure and inter-operable communication network along with associated services to provide real time, instantaneous transfer of information between Sensors, Command and Control (C2) centres and Shooters. In addition, IAF aspires to use communication network and IT-enabled infrastructure for all other operational, techno-logistics and administrative functions to leverage development in this field to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness and ease of administration.

While all three services are engaged in large scale automation and computer-based networking, the IAF is the first among the three to complete the project of interlinking major installations throughout the country on a high bandwidth network.

All major formations and static establishments have been linked through a secure Wide Area Network (WAN) and are accessible through data communication lines. The nationwide programme was launched by the IAF in collaboration with the private industry to accelerate the use of Information Technology (IT) as well as to link all field units using a dedicated satellite.

AFNET incorporates the latest traffic transportation technology in form of IP (Internet Protocol) packets over the network using Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). A large VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) layer with stringent quality of service enforcement will facilitate robust, high quality voice, video and conferencing solutions.
Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), an automated command and control system for Air Defence (AD) operations will ride the AFNET backbone integrating all ground-based and airborne sensors, AD weapon systems and C2 nodes. Subsequent integration with other services networks and civil radars will provide an integrated Air Situation Picture to operators to carry out AD role.
AFNET will prove to be an effective force multiplier for intelligence analysis, mission planning and control, post-mission feedback and related activities like maintenance, logistics and administration. A comprehensive design with multi-layer security precautions for “Defence in Depth” have been planned by incorporating encryption technologies, Intrusion Prevention Systems to ensure the resistance of the IT system against information manipulation and eavesdropping.

 

[sudhir007]

India to buy 59 Mi-17 helicopters from Russia :: Brahmand.com

NEW DELHI (PTI): Aiming to strengthen its medium-lift helicopter fleet, the IAF is planning to procure 59 more Mi-17 IV helicopters in addition to the 80 ordered earlier from Russia.

The 80 choppers ordered in 2008 will be for enhancing the medium-lift helicopter fleet of the IAF whereas the next 59 would be used for replacing the older ones in the existing fleet which will be phased out in coming years, Defence Ministry officials told PTI here.

The proposal for acquiring the 59 choppers has already been cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council and will be put up for Cabinet Committee on Security clearance soon, they said.

India will start receiving the first of 80 Mi-17 transport helicopters from Russia by the end of this year which will help in augmenting its capability to carry out missions in high-altitude areas and relief operations.

The remaining choppers are likely to be inducted in phased manner in next four years.

In 2008, India had signed a deal with Russia to supply 80 Mi-17s to augment its existing fleet of around 150 Mi-8 and Mi-17 medium-lift choppers, which have over five tonne load carrying capability and are also used to ferry troops and VIPs.

The Air Force had felt the need of inducting more medium-lift choppers after a spate of natural disasters following the tsunami in December, 2004 and the heavy snowfall in Kashmir in 2005.

The IAF is also going to acquire light utility, heavy-lift and attack choppers in the near future to expand its rotary wing fleet.

The trials for procuring all the three class of choppers are on in different parts of the country.

With sale of equipment such as the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, additional Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, Mi-17 helicopters, Moscow has continued to be among the top defence hardware suppliers to New Delhi, which relies heavily on imports for its defence needs.

 

[jha]

How many C-17 we are buying..? 10 0r,16...?Can anybody confirm ...?

 

[Rajput Warrior]

How many C-17 we are buying..? 10 0r,16...?Can anybody confirm ...?

6 is the confirmed purchase.

 

[RPK]

IAF chopper makes emergency landing at Nagpur airport



NAGPUR: An Indian Air Force helicopter carrying a pilot and two trainees on Saturday made an emergency landing at Nagpur International Airport following a major technical fault, sources said.

The Chetak helicopter, which took off from Hyderabad with two trainees and a pilot developed a major technical snag, made the landing on the middle of the runway, blocking the flight operations for nearly two hours.

The pilot noticed a problem with the rotor and decided to land at the civil aviation runway instead of the adjoining Air Force base and the helipad.

One of the rotor blades of the chopper was damaged and the chopper was stuck on the runway. Fire Brigade personnel and officials rushed towards the chopper.

Later, the chopper was towed to the Air Force base. By that time, the Mumbai-Nagpur Indigo flight was cancelled from Mumbai.

Read more: The Times of India IAF chopper makes emergency landing at Nagpur airport - The Times of India

 

[rakesh_sabrah]

Russian, Indian air forces may hold joint exercises soon

Air forces of Russia and India may hold joint exercises in the next few years, Russian Air Force chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said after his visit to India.

"We will definitely hold joint exercises," he said.

The proposal has already been submitted for consideration to the governments of the two states. The joint exercises, if approved, may take place in 2011 or 2012.

India, along with Venezuela, Algeria and Malaysia, is a major buyer of Russian military aircraft. The total volume of deliveries to these countries exceeded $2 billion in 2008.


Source : - http://en.rian.ru/russia/20100911/160555014.html

 

[soaringphnx]

How many C-17 we are buying..? 10 0r,16...?Can anybody confirm ...?

At first it was reported that IAF was buying 10 C-17s. Then it was reported that the IAF is buying 6 more, but I don't know if the second deal was signed.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will buy six more C-17 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft in addition to the 10 already being acquired.

Source: India to buy six more C-17 airlifters from US - Hindustan Times

 

[1000VA]

Indian Air Force Imparts Sukhoi Su-30 Fighter Training to Malaysian Air Force Pilots | India Defence

The Indian Air Force (IAF)'s two-year-plus stint in training their Malaysian counterparts to operate the Russian-made Sukhoi Su30-MKM Flankers came to an end on Sunday.
The 53-member IAF team of air and technical crew, led by Group Captain K.V.R. Raju, had been working with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) since March 2008.
"The RMAF's 11th Squadron is now capable of operating on their own after achieving the required standards," The New Straits Times quoted Raju, as saying.
"My team and I are proud to have been a part of the efforts of imparting invaluable operational experience to them via the best possible training programme available," he added.
The IAF has been operating the Sukhoi Su30 for the past 12 years, while Malaysia acquired the jets in 2007.