And where would you propose putting the radome?
It's only a concept as of now, but if there are enough interested customers, Boeing reckons its doable.
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And where would you propose putting the radome?
It's only a concept as of now, but if there are enough interested customers, Boeing reckons its doable.
I wish, I knew. But there was a quote by a former admiral saying the V22 is what the IN wants not the E2. Let me dig that up for you.And where would you propose putting the radome?
Why? The E-2D can fly higher and has longer endurance- it is a FAR more attractive (and cost effective) option than an undeveloped V-22 AEW. The V-22 AEW would be good for the IN's STOBAR carriers (IAC 1 and Viky) but it is very costly and it is unlikely the IN would go for two new AEW systems. The E-2D will be a great capability for the EMALS-equipped IAC-2.What we need to do is take the avionics and use the Osprey as a platform.
The IN has stated for a long time now it intends to become a full-fledged blue water navy.1. What does its introduction means Indian Navy going Expeditionary Blue Navy.
The IN is known to be designing the IAC-2 as a CATOBAR carrier and getting the EMALS seems to be high on their agenda- I've not even heard talk about steam catapult tech being looked at. As for the F-35C, the jury is out- the ideal option would be the N-FGFA but this doesn't look like it can be launched from catapults, the F-35C is a strong contender (perhaps the strongest).2. Does it means Buy US - EMAL with F-35
Why so? India is getting cutting edge kit from Russia (top of the line in fact- SSNs and 5th gen fighters) but this hasn't forced India to abandon its non-aligned policy.3. Become strategic partner with US, leaving Non-Allignment,
Why? The E-2D can fly higher and has longer endurance- it is a FAR more attractive (and cost effective) option than an undeveloped V-22 AEW. The V-22 AEW would be good for the IN's STOBAR carriers (IAC 1 and Viky) but it is very costly and it is unlikely the IN would go for two new AEW systems. The E-2D will be a great capability for the EMALS-equipped IAC-2.