What happened 2 indian 126 multiorole fighters

**Proud Indian** · 19 Sep 05,, 09:22

Wat happened ?
Havented heard any thin new

mig 29
Mirage 2000, mIrage2000-5
f-16's
Mig 35
Eurofighter
Jas gripen

Wat do u rekon IAf is gonna get its hands on?

**indianguy4u** · 19 Sep 05,, 09:38

There is no reason to start new thread mate(on the same matter). If u are regular u will know whats happening.

**Asim Aquil** · 19 Sep 05,, 09:44

Whats with the impatience. They said they'll have one selected by the end of the year. If not by the next year at most.

They ARE coming.

There are a lot of political considerations.

India's trying to find a solution that keeps everyone happy.

**lemontree** · 19 Sep 05,, 11:41

Originally Posted by Proud Indian

Wat happened ?
Havented heard any thin new

mig 29
Mirage 2000, mIrage2000-5
f-16's
Mig 35
Eurofighter
Jas gripen

Wat do u rekon IAf is gonna get its hands on?

You got to wait for Santa, Christmas is still a long way off.

**ASG** · 19 Sep 05,, 12:19

Originally Posted by Asim Aquil

India's trying to find a solution that keeps everyone happy.

I hope the politicians dont compromise on the country's security while keeping everyone happy.

**~~Sameer~~** · 20 Sep 05,, 23:30

Defence Minister says decision to be made by year end.

**indianguy4u** · 26 Dec 05,, 08:36

How does F/A 18 E/F matches up to F16s block 50/52 or even block 60? I am talking of land based ones [f18s] which are in MRCA competition for IAF order of 126 AC.

**BenRoethig** · 26 Dec 05,, 13:08

Longer range, higher payload, more power, better radar (I assume they will be block II), but not as maneuverable.

**Maxor** · 27 Dec 05,, 01:51

a fair amount more expensive and as the f-18 assemly line is in the process of being shutdown unlikely.

**ASG** · 29 Dec 05,, 16:03

Originally Posted by lemontree

You got to wait for Santa, Christmas is still a long way off.

Christmas is gone, and we didn't get any gifts from Santa!

Where are my 126 fighters?!

**The_Burning_Kid** · 29 Dec 05,, 16:28

Originally Posted by Maxor

a fair amount more expensive and as the f-18 assemly line is in the process of being shutdown unlikely.

Is that the same line that produces the Super Hornets? From what I know, the Super Hornet is still being ordered by the Navy.

**tphuang** · 30 Dec 05,, 02:45

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

Longer range, higher payload, more power, better radar (I assume they will be block II), but not as maneuverable.

manuverability will be dependent on how much gas F-18 and F-16 each hold when they are facing off against each other.

**SuperFlanker** · 30 Dec 05,, 07:23

I think the AESA radars and the larger payloads in the Super Hornets will make up for any lack of maneuverability.

**~~giggs88~~** · 30 Dec 05,, 11:17

Originally Posted by Maximus

Where are my 126 fighters?!

All talk, and no play???

**Samudra** · 30 Dec 05,, 12:00

Phew!
I told you guys!

Its going to be atleast another year before a decision is taken.

And I dont think they are going to buy 125 airframes...its 200 pieces now.