PAK-DA not for us : IAF Official

[marcos98]

PAK-DA not for us : IAF Official​

BY: IDRW NEWS NETWORK

Denying rumors a serving Indian air force official have told idrw.org that , “IAF never ever considered nor did Russians ever presented any proposal on it ” has quoted by a serving IAF official when asked on rumors of India’s interest in PAK-DA development or purchase .

PAK DA (or PAK-DA), is a next generation strategic bomber which is being developed by Russia. It stands for Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Dalney Aviatsyi which means Future Air Complex for Strategic Air Forces. The PAK DA is going to be heavily based on Russia’s current supersonic bomber Tupolev Tu-160 and is expected to have it’s maiden flight by 2015. and enter service by 2020-25 time frame .

Currently, the Russian air force has Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, as well as long range Tu-22 bombers. Indian Navy is past was interested in renting four Tu-22M bombers , but officially no explanation was given byIndian Navy on backing out, but sources close to idrw.org have told us that high maintenance cost and further expenditure on up-gradation of this aircraft’s which had to be borne by India and it is been also told that Tu-22M on offer where not in best of shape in terms of maintenance and airframe life where possible reason why Indian Navy turned away from this aircraft’s.

Rumors of Indian interest or Russian proposal of PAK-DA sparked of lately when India’s Strategic Nuclear Command requested to have its own separate fighter bombers for nuclear platform , Russian offer or PAK-DA purchase seems to be pure media speculation and doesn’t hold ground . but demand of SNC for immediate purchase of new aircraft’s for this jobs is still under review by Goverment of India .

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[marcos98]

my question to learned pdf members:
does India
need a strategic bomber??

 

[SpArK]

The bird looks awesome.. i wish the decision changes ...

 

[SpArK]

my question to learned pdf members:
does India
need a strategic bomber??

Why not???..

Was nt there a news of 40 of them for strategic command.

 

[Dil Pakistan]

If IAF not having then PAF should have it. Only two or three will do

 

[pankaj agrawal]

If IAF not having then PAF should have it. Only two or three will do

form whom you gonna buy??

 

[SpArK]

Few related old articles

Russia's Kazan aircraft plant to build next generation bomber | Defense | RIA Novosti

PAKDA a Russian Stealth bomber - Defence Aviation


China Military Report: Bold imagination: Russian future bomber PAK-DA

form whom you gonna buy??

Wallmart.

 

[Dash]

The bird looks awesome.. i wish the decision changes ...

:green:, buy anything that looks good, huh?....

my question to learned pdf members:
does India
need a strategic bomber??

No, we dont need a strategic bomber.

 

[FSLN]

my question to learned pdf members:
does India
need a strategic bomber??

Would this be a B-2 like stealth bomber? and how much would it cost? as the B-2 cost 2 Billion each...

 

[1000VA]

No,never. Indian Military is a defensive one rather than an offensive force.Only countries like US and Russia want these type of bombers for their long range operation.

 

[mrwarrior006]

the concept looks awesome and IAF officials should reconsider there decision

i mean a big country like india surely needs a bomber and if it is stealth then it is even more sweeter

 

[Hoodibaba]

the concept looks awesome and IAF officials should reconsider there decision

i mean a big country like india surely needs a bomber and if it is stealth then it is even more sweeter

Don't forget we are talking about our tried and tested friend russia here. We can any day just decide to move in.

 

[KS]

Whats the use in going for a Lon-range bomber when a 2 million dollar Brahmos can finish the same job.?

 

[mrwarrior006]

Don't forget we are talking about our tried and tested friend russia here. We can any day just decide to move in.

agreed yaar but kal re so aaj
the world is full of race so either build one or buy or get into JV

but building is wat i will prefer

 

[Archie]

If IAF not having then PAF should have it. Only two or three will do

Well it will cost atleast 250 Million USD and will cost a bomb to mentain
Frankly even india doesnot require this kind of aircraft
I mean where is the need for an aircraft with 12000 Km range under present circumstances
While no doubt 15000 Kg payload will be quite useful for Carpet bombing , its not actually a necessity since same can be achieved with 2 mrca with 8000 Kg payload , and which also would not require escort unlike PAKDA

As far as Strategic Nuclear command is concerned , it has demanded fast track procurement of 40 aircraft for nuclear delivery
well , PAKDA is not actually required since air force already operate 51 Mirage 2000H and 125 Su30mki for this job

There is a higher chance of Purchase of Rafale or Su34 as and when govt authorizes purchase of 40 aircraft for SNC ,simply becoz Rafale in its proposal showcased ready capability for nuclear delivery as its feature,while Su34 is dedicated ground attack fighter meant to replace Su25 in Russian service