As a civilian,Proud Citizen of India i was happy to see the power of IAF,Indian present capacity,capability in the Sky,Proud to see the LCA moving at 1.8 Mach and Paratroops,Mid air fueling,MIG35-for the first time for Public,F-16,F-18 Hornet,AJT,Saras,IAF Helicofters, and the my Fav. Sukhoi. I was sad to see only three helicofters in the Sarang team-- One lost in Accident. 2005 had four Helicofters. Its an unforgetable experince for life. Proud to be in India. Wish u have an oppurtunity to see Aero India 2009 . If u get and Oppurtunity please donot miss.
RE:Where are others
by Sanjay Hazra on Feb 09, 2007 12:00 PM Permalink
You need to buy tickets for Rs 300 and be there to ultimate satisfaction to your eyes and ears.
RE:Where are others
by on Feb 09, 2007 05:11 PM Permalink
LCA is not fully indigenous,it's test with cauvery engine is failed at longer altitude and ranges at high speed so it is still flying with american machine.
RE:RE:Where are others
by Aditya on Feb 09, 2007 11:01 PM Permalink
You are right the LCA will be using a GE engine until they get the Kaveri engine sorted out. It is a lesson learnt nonetheless. It is about time the aeronautical industry was privatized so as to incite healthy competition and collaboration such as that displayed by Lockheed, Boeing, NorthorpGrumman etc.
I am more than confident about our ability to produce great jets (military and commercial) given that the process is highly dependent upon computer modelling, simulation and high level programming... all the things we excell in.
