Time for another look at the “Avro” ? Prof. Prodyut Das 06/06/2025 With the induction of the of C 235 the veteran “Avro” aka HS 748 will be slowly phased out. The HS 748 is an extremely well- engineered aircraft with an interesting history and considerable possibilities (note 1) not the least of which is the fact that the IAF ones have perhaps as much as 70% of their service life remaining. More uniquely these genre of aircraft – I have in mind the Fokker F 27 Friendship, our HS 748 and of course the Antonov An 24 had not only rugged structures and “docile” aerodynamics but were also designed to a philosophy that permitted considerable modifications witness the almost grotesque transformation of the AN 24 to the AN 32 with almost double the power and a rear loading ramp. They and the HS 748 have considerable “let” still in their design. It goes against the grain to waste a very amenable resource so before we send this docile “donkey” to the knacker’s yard l...
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Operation Sindoor A first set of reactions Prof. Prodyut Das 19/05/2025 Frankly the Operations left me in a state of shock. It was the kind of Operations that we heard other people carried out and we studied. The shocking novelty was the following: 1. The calm, almost detached escalation of the conflict- as if some Alien were doing it. 2. The meticulous planning and the development of ability to plug in the use of last- minute information e.g. the AWACS take out- to maximize outcomes. 3. The remarkably successful planning and implementation of a multi layered cost effective defence systems to stop the other side. 4. The emphasis on “mend and make do” innovations, like the Bof...
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Realizing the 50 squadron Air Force Prof. Prodyut Das 04/04/2025 For the “ Si vis pacem para Bellum”(if you want peace prepare for War) part , the current squadron strength the IAF squadron strength is inadequate. There can be defensive war doctrines NOT involving the Air Force but no serious work has been done to develop them. If plans require the possible use of the Air Force, then the present Air strength is inadequate; 50 squadrons is the figure to work for. A 50 squadron Air Force is not just “unaffordable” it is “un-realizable” with the current “socialist economy” model. However, a 50 squadron Air Force using locally developed warplanes by an efficient local Industry is not only affordable but can be equipped and...
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Answers to Tejas &ADA questions Prof. Prodyut Das 28/02/2025 The following was received on X from @lachit1621: 1. What problems do you find with ADA’s design philosophy 2. Talent vs Resources crunch 3. Sabotage by external Players 4. Reasons for frequent change by end users. Would be great if you write in depth It is always quite flattering if one’s opinion is sought but let me put down the cautions and aide memoires: 1. Opinions expressed are personal & based on analysis of what is available freely. There is no sec...