08-25-2010, 03:31 AM
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Scrap the C-17 deal. It's pure bs and the deal stinks of bribery. The C-17 is a sitting duck for MANPADS, whatever the fan-boys (or rent-boys) may say. Further, in warfare, it's logistics that kill you. Why streatch the archaic Indian logistics system just for a few aircraft? The money should instead be spread the buy re-engined IL-76's and more C-130's.
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The C-17 is a very capable airplane although it's more strategic airlift which India probably doesn't need at the moment.
Perhaps the Indian government is expecting to help in more global support scenarios (like disaster relief or UN support) and wants the C-17 for that.
I have experience on the 130 and it's a very capable airplane and perfect for the tactical airlift scenarios that India will encounter. For moving supplies to Kashmir from Delhi/North India or the North east (Within the Indian/subcontinent territorial area), the 130 would be perfect for that.
Scrap the C-17 deal. It's pure bs and the deal stinks of bribery. The C-17 is a sitting duck for MANPADS, whatever the fan-boys (or rent-boys) may say. Further, in warfare, it's logistics that kill you. Why streatch the archaic Indian logistics system just for a few aircraft? The money should instead be spread the buy re-engined IL-76's and more C-130's.
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The C-17 is a very capable airplane although it's more strategic airlift which India probably doesn't need at the moment.
Perhaps the Indian government is expecting to help in more global support scenarios (like disaster relief or UN support) and wants the C-17 for that.
I have experience on the 130 and it's a very capable airplane and perfect for the tactical airlift scenarios that India will encounter. For moving supplies to Kashmir from Delhi/North India or the North east (Within the Indian/subcontinent territorial area), the 130 would be perfect for that.