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@Raptor it is preferable to post in "General RnD" only where specific threads dont exist already. (New thread posting in open area for greater visibility first and for later archiving is fine as usual, no issue there).

I moved the swift drone one you made (in general) to drone archive etc.

I moved these HSTDV posts to the missile archive (since its scramjet) for now.

If there is interest in specific HSTDV program thread, members can hit a like on this post and I will do so in next monthly-archiving.

Members can decide this: @Zapper @FalconSlayersDFI @Rajaraja Chola @crixus @Jackdaws @Nauman Mustafa @Isa Khan @Cabatli_53 @Test7 @Kartal1 @Anmdt @AlphaMike et al. (i.e all those that follow+participate in our subsection the most)

I will also go to multiple threads where its popped up before (including general) and make one dedicated thread for it etc.

Members can also request dedicated program threads for other things (which don't exist as such) by such process too.

Remember any suggestions on forum/thread organisation+requests can always be posted or inboxed to me etc.
 

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@Raptor it is preferable to post in "General RnD" only where specific threads dont exist already. (New thread posting in open area for greater visibility first and for later archiving is fine as usual, no issue there).

I moved the swift drone one you made (in general) to drone archive etc.

I moved these HSTDV posts to the missile archive (since its scramjet) for now.

If there is interest in specific HSTDV program thread, members can hit a like on this post and I will do so in next monthly-archiving.

Members can decide this: @Zapper @FalconSlayersDFI @Rajaraja Chola @crixus @Jackdaws @Nauman Mustafa @Isa Khan @Cabatli_53 @Test7 @Kartal1 @Anmdt @AlphaMike et al. (i.e all those that follow+participate in our subsection the most)

I will also go to multiple threads where its popped up before (including general) and make one dedicated thread for it etc.

Members can also request dedicated program threads for other things (which don't exist as such) by such process too.

Remember any suggestions on forum/thread organisation+requests can always be posted or inboxed to me etc.
It would be good if you create a new thread for swift.
 

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It would be good if you create a new thread for swift.

I am planning a major re-organisation, and likely going to split some large compiler threads into separate programs and re-label strat-forces subsection appropriately for it.

Hopefully by this weekend or next.

Stay tuned.
 

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India's Homegrown Guided Anti-Tank Missile Test-Fired Successfully​

DRDO said the low weight, fire and forget, anti-tank guided missile was launched from a man-portable launcher integrated with a thermal sight.​

All IndiaEdited by Chandrajit MitraUpdated: July 21, 2021 5:23 pm IST
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India's Homegrown Guided Anti-Tank Missile Test-Fired Successfully

The missile hit the target, a dummy tank, and destroyed it with precision, said the DRDO.



The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight test of an indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile, providing a major boost to the Indian Army, the defence body said Wednesday.


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The low weight, fire and forget, anti-tank guided missile was launched from a man-portable launcher integrated with a thermal sight, news agency ANI quoted the DRDO as saying.

The missile hit the target, a dummy tank, in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision, the DRDO said. “The test has validated the minimum range successfully,” it said.
Comments“All the mission objectives were met. The missile has already been successfully flight-tested for the maximum range. The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art miniaturised infrared imaging seeker along with advanced avionics,” the DRDO said.

 

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Were the Milan-2Ts a interim solution?

Pretty much.

There is lot more dev (and testing + cert) that needs to be done on this indigenous platform for it to then get economy of scale order from MOD.

Given seemingly entrenched nature of MOD's bureaucracy and lobbying networks, that could all take some years on top of what one would otherwise expect.... like it already has and will on other projects.

Imagine a superobese guy adjusting to new exercise regimen/pressure imposed (from reality that is catching up more and more on everyone else). He got used to big ole cushy lifestyle before (in mind, heart, body all of it) and its not going to be easy to get him lean and mean esp in relative "overnight" time.

No amount of brochures and program names (i.e simple array of treadmills and such) is really going to bring results quickly. The research labs, talented teams are all the (far better + disciplined) "can do" coaches, motivators and instructors if you will. The private conglomerates are the (far improving) supply of gym facilities themselves.

The intent is to manufacture some deep aura of change with that...while working with the fat reluctant slob that we got.

I can understand the newer intent/approach in the end....but its not going fast enough regardless.
 

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Thanks to GODOFPARADOXES on Twitter for the picture with notations!

Some details on India's Shaurya quasi-ballistic missile (and its SLBM cousin K-15):

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The tandem fins are designed to guide the airflow in such a way that it forces the missile airframe to roll continuously, helping to evenly distribute the immense heat generated on the body as the missile cruises inside the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds of around Mach 7.5

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Shaurya/K-15 is considered quasi-ballistic because it can fly in a depressed trajectory staying inside the atmosphere, the downside is that in this mode it's range in reduced from 1900km to 750km. The Arihant-class SSBNs can carry 4 x of the larger traditional SLBMs like K-4, or up to 12 x of these quasi-ballistic types with triple-packing (or a combination of the two like 3 x K4s and 3 x K15s).

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The next 2 SSBNs of the Arihant-class which are considered to be bigger than the first 2 (evidenced by emergence of a larger submarine shelter at SBC, Vizag) can potentially carry up to 24 x of these K15s (or 8 x K4s or again, a combination).

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