05-14-2010, 08:34 PM
[quote name='Chandragupta' date='14 May 2010 - 06:25 AM' timestamp='1273839436' post='106366']
Should I spill the beans? <img src='http://www.india-forum.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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An unfortunate thing has happened. Maybe I better backoff from spoiling the party.
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CG, if the info. could possibly be sensitive, one should avoid posting it online. Already, a lot of info may be deduced from open source info: some days back, Dr. V. K. Saraswat mentioned that after A-V, a canisterized A-II class missile would be developed. If this is the case, A-IIAT as shown by Arunji may not have enough resources dedicated to it. Given this, I would not be surprised if A-IIAT has been cancelled. There are not enough resources for a large number of programs: probably A-III induction, A-V, A-II fixing etc would have priority at this stage.
Also, read DRDO newsletter. Talks about a new test facility for solid motors....upto 1.5m dia and 100t thrust...Arunji, comments ?
Regarding Nirbhay, it was to be tested in 2009. Still no signs of any testing. When will it be tested ? any rough idea ?These missiles could be possibly tested with greater secrecy than BMs. Taiwan or South Korea (dont remember which one) tested a 1000km CM in a 25km long range by making it go up and down 40+ times....
Should I spill the beans? <img src='http://www.india-forum.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> An unfortunate thing has happened. Maybe I better backoff from spoiling the party.
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CG, if the info. could possibly be sensitive, one should avoid posting it online. Already, a lot of info may be deduced from open source info: some days back, Dr. V. K. Saraswat mentioned that after A-V, a canisterized A-II class missile would be developed. If this is the case, A-IIAT as shown by Arunji may not have enough resources dedicated to it. Given this, I would not be surprised if A-IIAT has been cancelled. There are not enough resources for a large number of programs: probably A-III induction, A-V, A-II fixing etc would have priority at this stage.
Also, read DRDO newsletter. Talks about a new test facility for solid motors....upto 1.5m dia and 100t thrust...Arunji, comments ?
Regarding Nirbhay, it was to be tested in 2009. Still no signs of any testing. When will it be tested ? any rough idea ?These missiles could be possibly tested with greater secrecy than BMs. Taiwan or South Korea (dont remember which one) tested a 1000km CM in a 25km long range by making it go up and down 40+ times....