Russia might offer A-100 AWACS to India

[shree835]

Russia might offer next-generation advance A-100 Airborne ... such offer to India or whether the offer will be of Complete A-100 AWACS aircraft

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Russia might offer A-100 AWACS to India ? | idrw.org

 

[In arduis fidelis]

Might and offer tells the whole tale

 

[Judge]

Might offer?
It is already on offer for many years now!.

It is India that is not purchasing any more.
We are invested in developing our own AWACS which should be out next year.

 

[shree835]

Might and offer tells the whole tale

Dur BURBAK... Tu TO Pura LULL hai.

 

[Guynextdoor2]

Might and offer tells the whole tale

We got the cash, so no reason why they wouldn't. SInce we're building our own AWACS, we probably may not go for it our choice. Pak, on the other hand, has neither the cash nor the technology.

 

[jha]

DRDO will probably go for a western plane instead.

 

[PARIKRAMA]

hows the system as cmpared to inhouse DRDO developed or phalcon system?

 

[Luca1]

Might offer?
It is already on offer for many years now!.

It is India that is not purchasing any more.
We are invested in developing our own AWACS which should be out next year.

Which plane would the Indian AWAC base on?

 

[CONNAN]

Which plane would the Indian AWAC base on?

India Strategic offers interesting updates regarding India’s full-size AWACS program (q.v. June 19/12, Jan 26/13, March 4/13). An interview with DRDO chief Dr. Avinash Chander reveals that India has chosen a rotating radar dome for its full-size AWACS, using a radar that will also be electronically steered (Electronically Scanned Array). That choice was reportedly driven by their goal of 360 degree coverage. The flip side is that space requirements for the radar and its systems are so large that they’re looking at the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 as carrier platforms. They could also build on the IL-76 that carries the current Phalcon system, but DRDO is leaning toward civilian platforms that can leverage commercial maintenance ecosystems. Boeing (Japan’s E-767) has an AWACS conversion in service, but Airbus doesn’t.

2020 is DRDO’s target date, though their record in that regard isn’t inspiring. They still need to freeze specifications, obtain multiple layers of government approval, invite expressions of interest, and then successfully carry out an RFP, selection, and contract negotiations. Sources: India Strategic, “India developing AWACS”.

MORE DETAIL INFO OF ENTIRE PROGRAM
Surya’s Chariots: India’s AWACS Programs

 

[Luca1]

India Strategic offers interesting updates regarding India’s full-size AWACS program (q.v. June 19/12, Jan 26/13, March 4/13). An interview with DRDO chief Dr. Avinash Chander reveals that India has chosen a rotating radar dome for its full-size AWACS, using a radar that will also be electronically steered (Electronically Scanned Array). That choice was reportedly driven by their goal of 360 degree coverage. The flip side is that space requirements for the radar and its systems are so large that they’re looking at the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 as carrier platforms. They could also build on the IL-76 that carries the current Phalcon system, but DRDO is leaning toward civilian platforms that can leverage commercial maintenance ecosystems. Boeing (Japan’s E-767) has an AWACS conversion in service, but Airbus doesn’t.

2020 is DRDO’s target date, though their record in that regard isn’t inspiring. They still need to freeze specifications, obtain multiple layers of government approval, invite expressions of interest, and then successfully carry out an RFP, selection, and contract negotiations. Sources: India Strategic, “India developing AWACS”.

MORE DETAIL INFO OF ENTIRE PROGRAM
Surya’s Chariots: India’s AWACS Programs

Thanks for the info. When do you estimate that this platform will be ready. If up takes too, wouldn't it be a good idea to buy existing platform in the mean time?

 

[Abingdonboy]

The Russians keep playing this game- offering equipment India has shown no interest in, this is getting old now.

The only AWACS the Indian military are interested in are CABS AWACS (on the EMB-145 platform), Phalcon AWACS (2 more will be ordered soon), the future AWACS (India) project and the E-2D for the IN's future CATOBAR carriers.

Which plane would the Indian AWAC base on?

787 or A330.

 

[Echo_419]

Might and offer tells the whole tale

It is already on the offer for many years now.you see unlike you we don't buy weapons of soft loans

 

[CONNAN]

Thanks for the info. When do you estimate that this platform will be ready. If up takes too, wouldn't it be a good idea to buy existing platform in the mean time?

2020 is DRDO’s target date, though their record in that regard isn’t inspiring. They still need to freeze specifications, obtain multiple layers of government approval, invite expressions of interest, and then successfully carry out an RFP, selection, and contract negotiations.

we are already using A50 platform with phalcon system from Israel for the immediate requirements

 

[Judge]

Which plane would the Indian AWAC base on?

2 types of platforms are being chosen for a hub and spoke model of air coverage.

One platform is the Embraer-145, which should be rolled out next year. In all there will be 3 AEW&CS based on this platform. This will be in the SAAB ranges.

The second platform will be a widebody large plane like A-330 or something in the likes of the Phalcon ranges. This type of platform is not chosen yet.

 

[jarves]

Which plane would the Indian AWAC base on?

Hi.There are currently two projects of AWAECS undertaken by DRDO.One of them is based on Embraer platform.Two of them will be inducted this year and last one next year.This project is more or less complete.Capability wise it is more or less equal to Pakistan's Erieye.Basically a low cost solution.

In Second project,AWAECS devloped will be equal to Phalcon's capability wise but less costly.Platform has not been chosen yet.