08-26-2010, 12:28 AM
[quote name='agnivayu' date='25 August 2010 - 03:39 AM' timestamp='1282687313' post='108050']
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.
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Humm talk of helping foriegn (I assume humanitarain) support scenario with spare military equipment, while the military (IAF) itself is starving of transport capability for securing its immediate borders.
IMHO, no point defending the indefensible C17 deal.
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.
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Humm talk of helping foriegn (I assume humanitarain) support scenario with spare military equipment, while the military (IAF) itself is starving of transport capability for securing its immediate borders.
IMHO, no point defending the indefensible C17 deal.