The missiles in this photo looks a bit out of place. Can anyone confirm if this is genuine.

That Agni TEL certainly does not look like it has off road capability.

This would be the benchmark to aim for.

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Boris Obnosov on new Naval and A2A/A2G Missiles…
http://rusnavy.com/news/navy/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=14914

The 23mm gun on the new Hinds has less kick than the 30mm gun it replaces so its less of an issue and they can go with a turret. The Apache’s gun has a much higher rate of fire and fires a much smaller 30mm round which also produces less kick. The high rate of fire makes up for the loss in accuracy by giving you more of a shot gun effect, but the shells are not effective against heavy armor. Its a question of compromise.

True.
30 x 113 vs 30 x 165

Its the same story with F-35. It does not need top speed of 2 Mach.
It will cruise faster than most 4th Gen figher with any usefull load-up.

It may be true but the F35 is getting bad PR this being one of the reasons.
Still I think speed may be essential, not all the time but when you need to reach the engagement zone within the window of opportunity or get outside the NEZ of a BVRAAM etc.

Hopefully the PAK FA retains the maneuverability after the structural surgery otherwise it is starting to sound LMish.

IIRC newer engine have longer technical life so while you spend few more fuel you save engine….

Indeed I read in AW that the new engines have improved durability … however as havaarla mentioned terrain hugging with a huge Su34 strike a/c at high speeds will give very small ranges.

This is Salyut problem.. where will this AL-31FM2 engine fit into VVS inventory:confused:

It will fit nicely in PLAAF inventory … given the chance.:diablo:

Some change in Indian policy
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aerospacedaily&id=news/asd/2012/04/04/02.xml&headline=India%20To%20Allow%20Tech%20Transfers%20As%20Offsets