Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Yasser76]

This below Tweet is from 2021
So a Limited Number of Derby has been inducted and operationalised

Now Since Astra MK 1 and MK 2 are available we dont need a Repeat Order for Derby

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MK2 Astra not available. Constant lying on here should get you banned

 

[silicon0000]

MK2 Astra not available. Constant lying on here should get you banned

You are absolutely wrong here, not Indians.
For Indians, Any thing coming or plan in future should be considered as operational in service.
How dare you not understanding this simple basic thing?

 

[DDG-80]

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[MirageBlue]

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[harpy1]

Loving the level of international exposure of training by India

 

[MirageBlue]

HAL SAHHAL JV sign contract to develop new engine for heavy lift helicopter IMRH and DBMRH

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced it has signed a contract to develop and produce a new powerplant for its Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.

According to HAL, it signed an “airframer contract” with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd. SAFHAL is an HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines SAS joint venture formalised in November 2023 to design, develop, produce, sell, and support the new engine, according to HAL.

The contract covers the commencement of the “joint design, development, manufacture, supply, and support of a new-generation high-power engine” for the 13- to 14-tonne IMRH and its planned naval counterpart, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), HAL said in a statement on 30 August.

The new contract follows a July 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) that both companies signed to co-develop the new engine for the IMRH. HAL has now named the new powerplant Aravalli.

Under the conditions of the contract, SAFHAL will work with its parent companies on engine technologies to ensure the development of a powerplant with the required “performance, reliability, and operational efficiency”, HAL said.

Janes earlier reported that HAL expects development of the engine to take at least 48 months following the signing of the contract and that project completion is likely to require 60 months. HAL also previously told Janes that the new engine could be based on Safran's Aneto engine family. The Aneto engine family is designed for medium and heavy helicopters and can deliver take-off power ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 shp.

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[MirageBlue]

You are absolutely wrong here, not Indians.
For Indians, Any thing coming or plan in future should be considered as operational in service.
How dare you not understanding this simple basic thing?

Here you go, Astra Mk2 launched from a new ejector launcher, from a Su-30MKI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829947586268315908

 

[MirageBlue]

Jaguar DARIN 2 with 2 x Rampage missiles on it's inboard pylons.

Will allow the Jaguars to strike targets nearly 200 kms away. IAF is now looking to have the Rampage missile built in large numbers in India locally.

Here are the details of the Rampage

 

[MirageBlue]

Rudram 2 missile launch test from a Su-30MKI. This is one fascinating weapon that is in the final leg of testing before induction into service and large scale orders.

 

[MirageBlue]

NG-ARM, the next gen Anti Radiation Missile being tested from a Su-30MKI

 

[DDG-80]

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Cabinet gives nod for 240 aero-engines for SU-30 MKIs from HAL at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore

Cabinet Committee on Security approves ₹26,000 crore proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

www.thehindubusinessline.com

 

[Ali_Baba]

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Cabinet gives nod for 240 aero-engines for SU-30 MKIs from HAL at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore

Cabinet Committee on Security approves ₹26,000 crore proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

www.thehindubusinessline.com

Interesting- claims by some posters that the engines were 100% made in India through TOT can be laid to rest. It seems they only got to 54%…

 

[Nilgiri]

Interesting look into things @Oscar @JamD @Quwa @j_hungary et al.

 

[paindu]

Interesting look into things @Oscar @JamD @Quwa @j_hungary et al.

Insightful, thanks for sharing..

 

[DDG-80]

Interesting- claims by some posters that the engines were 100% made in India through TOT can be laid to rest. It seems they only got to 54%…

It’s only a matter of time before we further increase indigenization content, especially now that the Government of India has approved a test bed for AL-31FP engines. This will allow us to assess the performance of Indian-designed and developed components for the AL-31FP engine. DMRL has already developed single crystal blades for helicopter engines, and it’s just a matter of time before they do the same for the Su-30MKI engines. We also have companies like MIDHANI, which has set up the world’s second-highest isothermal forging facility in India. As our economy grows, our industrial capacity will develop too.

DRDO develops single crystal blades for helicopter engines

"The DRDO has developed single crystal blades technology and supplied 60 of these blades to HAL as part of their indigenous helicopter development program for helicopter engine application," it stated.

economictimes.indiatimes.com

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