Comparing Mica to R-77 is the same as comparing Exocet to Brahmos.
small modernization of R-77 is entering in year or so and big modernization in 2010 with 100 to 250% increase in range , 100 seconds time, dual warheads, antimissile defense, rear protection.

Are you talking about the R-77M missile. It is supposed to have a range of 160Km but nothing much is known about it.

Well, time will tell…………regardless the Super Hornet is the better product. Of course the better mouse trap doesn’t always win………..:rolleyes:

Far from it…It is a good example of a mediocre aircraft, but then it is difficult to convince those in denial:D .

Sound like your the the bitter one???

LOL I think everyone can see who is sad that India won’t buy their pathetic whorenets and PAC’s.:p

Really, not much use to Russia and/or Iran and the US could careless……..:rolleyes:

To russia probably not but Iran still considers israel a threat and wouldn’t mind having a look at F-16’s. But I hope chavez doesn’t sell it to them.

Personally, I see an American buy as very likely! Especially, with Russia selling just about everything and anything to China. Further, Pakistan Military could for the first time in many years pose a credible threat. So, India needs a technological advantage…………….and the US is in the best place to give it! IMO

FLY NAVY:cool:

Russia has been selling junk to china for a long while, nothing new there. The only limited threat posed by pakistan is due to weapons donated by USA. India needs technological and stratergic edge by never buying american weapons. Personally I would prefer if boeing contracts were cancelled and given to airbus, but that would be dragging civilian matters into military arena.

Easiest way to retain edge over neighbours would be to get the best russian and french stuff. Maybe collaboration with israel.

http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2743

Indian Navy Issues RFI for Stealth Frigates Contract

Dated 11/12/2006
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The Indian Navy plans to acquire up to seven stealth frigates from either European or Russian shipyards. The Navy is also said to be looking for joint development and technology transfer as part of the estimated Rs. 4,000 crore deal.

The Request for Information (RFI), the first formal step in the process of military acquisition, has been issued to about a dozen European and Russian shipyards. The proposed acquisition would be worth more than Rs 30,000 crore.

Confirming the issue, Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta, said it was prompted by the delay in acquisition of modern equipment that set in during the past two decades due to constraints on defence budgets and other factors, and the inability of Indian shipyards to deliver quickly.

However, “It is not necessary that we will take this route,” Mehta said. The other available option is for Indian shipyards to step up warship production to meet the projected force levels.

The RFI is for a set of seven stealth frigates, each costing about Rs. 4,000 crores. According to a proposal, the first ship would be built in the foreign shipyard, while the rest six would be built at Mazagon Docks Limited in Mumbai or at Garden Reach Shipyard in Kolkata.

The project, called P-17A, is envisaged as the next generation ships of the ongoing Project 17 Shivalik class multi-role stealth frigates.

The first Shivalik class ship is expected in early 2007. Though the cabinet approved it in 1997, the Shivalik class construction was delayed by a few years owing to various factors. Project 17 envisages a total of 12 ships, and the seven ships for which the RFI has now been issued would form a part of the project.

The Indian Navy recently has been looking at both domestic construction and foreign acquisition of warships to make up for the shortcomings. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is under construction in the Kochi Shipyard, while another carrier is being readied in Russia.

After acquiring three Talwar class guided missile frigates from Russia, the Navy is awaiting three more ships of the same class, but with an advanced technology from Russia. These three ships are expected to join the Navy sometime in 2011. By middle of next year, the massive US landing platform dock Trenton would also join the naval services. A total of 30 warships in slated to join the Navy in a decade.

Interesting! Personally, I expect to see F/A-18E/F Super Hornets in Indian markings shortly……….:p

LOL 😀 Never going to happen. THe IAF is least impressed with that plane. Rafale or russian plane just wait and see.

I’d rather see the Invincible in IN colors. The Viraat could be used in a lighter role, with helis and perhaps a plethora of missiles (somewhat like a heavy bruiser cruiser), or may be even in an LPH role, thereby giving it a bit of a break. The IN Shars could be used off the Invincible for quite some time.

JMT

Regards,
USS.

I agree since IN needs three carriers purchasing the invincible in 2010 and converting it to commando carrier would make sense. They can easily carry 15-16 harriers and 6 Heli’s. When the IAC-2 joins IN invincible can be convereted to full fledged chopper carrier along with trenton.

The viraat is old. By 2010 it will be ready for its golden jubilee. It has served the RN and IN well, its time it was allowed a well deserved rest.