The Mig-29K is a very good choice of aircraft, it is very capable to start with but the work done to create the Mig-35 gives it significant upgrade potential with Zhuk-A, OLS-35, TVC etc. However the choice of carrier does not seem quite so sensible. The Gorshkov is a 20 year old carrier that has spent half its life tied up and rusting in a paticuarly harsh environment. It seems like it is effectively being rebuilt for the IN. Surely the Italians could have built the Indians a STOBAR carrier from which the Migs could fly. That way the Indians could have ToT, and a brand new carrier with a longer life span and lower operating costs.

This seems to be an oportune time to ask about the Tallboy and Grandslam on the HP Victor, is it true the Victor could carry these weapons?

I have already pointed out the relevance, if you cant stand it or disagree- dont take part in the discussion. After all – I am sure you have better things to do with your time, including fantasising about the Master Race etc!

The rest of us mere mortals “Lord”, will deem fit to discuss what we see fit.

Here we go again.:rolleyes:

It indeed is. But what could put a cost escalation of (say) $ 113 Million in context by showing how the RN, USN, FN or whatever N have never had such issues to deal with? Makes perfect sense. In fact- I shall get to it forthwith.

I never saw anybody disputing that other navys have cost overruns, however this thread is about the Indian Navy. Diluting it by comparing the rather unique Gorshkov aquisition with other very different programmes gets knowbody anywhere.

Dont be a fool, the churlishness of your comments speaks for itself. The statement you made was asinine and imputing motives to others, including calling them a master race is not going to go down well with anyone concerned. Godwins law is best left off this board.

You should loosen your collar a bit it would let some of the heat out!:D

Enough bull sh!t already.

Look who cant take a joke.:D

There is no real MiG-35 around, just a prototypes as look a likes.

I was refering to the current aircraft that is flying around and being offered to India. what would you call it?:rolleyes:

Nothing at all!;)

I suppose I will have to click the report to MODS button again!

Star49 if you want to talk about the economics of Russian arms sales why don’t you open a new thread rather than hijacking the Chinese equipment threads…its getting annoying dude!

It amazes me that Star has not been banned, he manages to trash every thread he enters and frankly talks nothing but rubbish.:mad: