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Originally posted by Oracle View PostIIRC, it's for newer carriers that India is building, IAC-II to be precise.
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Originally posted by jlvfr View PostYeas, but I think the US' idea (apart from the political angle) is to use it as bait for an F-18 purchase.
I was looking it as more as a political decision by the US towards India because that is how i think Delhi will be viewing this.
Its just a catapult though, should things proceed further then politics will come in. Supply in times of disagreement is a frequent argument that crops up.
The west and the US in particular gets held up to a stricter standard here than Russia.
Originally posted by JCT View PostMeant to be a bit of a joke. EMALs in its current form isn't really ready. It can launch ok, but there are design issues that limit it. Giving it to India could be a two edged sword, "Here you go, but you'll need to put some $$ into this to make it work properly. Let us know what you come up with..."Last edited by Double Edge; 27 Apr 18,, 22:29.
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Originally posted by Double Edge View Postit's interesting that you see the catapult as more of a commercial ploy to sell the F-18.
I was looking it as more as a political decision by the US towards India because that is how i think Delhi will be thinking about this.
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Originally posted by Oracle View PostRex was a punk, couldn't last more than 1.2 years in the administration. I have come to admire Ashley Carter, it is because of him that we're seeing increased defense co-op between the 2 countries. Also ex-President Obama, though his frustration and growing weariness with Pak during his final years in office is what I dislike about him. That dislike is more strategic, than personal for many. To me, it's both. Politics aside, the Indian Naval Arm has Mig-29Ks, 45 IIRC, flying off the Vikramaditya, but with poor spares support and maintenance.
The question we should be asking is, do we want the same Soviet/Russian experience to withhold us or we're ready to look at it from a different perspective considering future defense acquisitions? If the US gives us the carrier technology, it only makes sense that India buys their products, and I am all for the F-18s. I am also in for the F-16, if there is a contract that F-35 would remain as a future buy for the IAF, after the necessary ecosystem is developed in India.
Also if the F-16 gets selected, and the assembly line moves to India, Pak would be cut off from future support and upgrades and will be left buying whatever the Chinese offers.
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Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by Firestorm View PostAt this point, one has to wonder if the Indian Ministry of Defence is trolling everyone - the IAF, the Indian people as well as the aircraft manufacturers. They know nothing is going to come out of this, just like nothing came out of the MRCA boondoggle.
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Originally posted by Firestorm View PostAt this point, one has to wonder if the Indian Ministry of Defence is trolling everyone - the IAF, the Indian people as well as the aircraft manufacturers. They know nothing is going to come out of this, just like nothing came out of the MRCA boondoggle.
Of course it will be something terrific
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Originally posted by Double Edge View PostHow well will the F16 be able to deal with whatever the Chinese offer ?Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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Originally posted by jlvfr View PostWonder what happened this time?...Politicians are elected to serve...far too many don't see it that way - Albany Rifles! || Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it - Mark Twain! || I am a far left millennial!
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