HYDERABAD (PTI): India's first indigenously developed fighter aircraft engine 'Kaveri' will undergo further analysis in January in Moscow, a top government official has said.
T Mohana Rao, Director, Gas Turbine ResearchEstablishment of the Defence ministry, said the weather there is not suitable for now and more tests on the engine will be conducted by end of January or early February.
The Kaveri engine which will be used for the 'Tejas' Light Combat Aircraft was successfully tested last month in an aircraft in Moscow.
The test data analysis indicated that the engine performance was as per the design intent, he said adding unless these engines are tested for thousands of hours, the right configuration cannot be achieved.
Dec 14, 2010
Brazil successfully launches VSB-3 rocket into orbit
BRASILIA (AFP): Brazil Monday successfully launched a mid-sized unmanned rocket into space, with hundreds of kilograms in cargo and experiments in tow, space officials here said.
Scientists from the Agencia Espacial Brasilena (AEB) said the VSB-3 rocket took off from the Alcantara Launch Centre in northeast Brazil, reaching an altitude of some 242 kilometers.
Officials said the rocket, designed by Brazilian and German scientists, carried some 400 kilograms in cargo, as well as various micro-gravity experiments for several academic institutions.
The rocket soared for about 18 minutes before splashing down some 233 kilometers off Brazil's Atlantic coast, where it was retrieved by the air force and marines.
Brazil aims to join China and Russia as a top emerging economy with its own space programme.
The launch is seen as a major accomplishment for a programme that has faced setbacks and tragedy over the years including an August 2003 rocket accident at Alcantara that killed 21 Brazilian technicians and engineers.
Scientists from the Agencia Espacial Brasilena (AEB) said the VSB-3 rocket took off from the Alcantara Launch Centre in northeast Brazil, reaching an altitude of some 242 kilometers.
Officials said the rocket, designed by Brazilian and German scientists, carried some 400 kilograms in cargo, as well as various micro-gravity experiments for several academic institutions.
The rocket soared for about 18 minutes before splashing down some 233 kilometers off Brazil's Atlantic coast, where it was retrieved by the air force and marines.
Brazil aims to join China and Russia as a top emerging economy with its own space programme.
The launch is seen as a major accomplishment for a programme that has faced setbacks and tragedy over the years including an August 2003 rocket accident at Alcantara that killed 21 Brazilian technicians and engineers.
Iran completes large-scale military drills near Iraq border
TEHRAN (AP): Iran's official news agency says the country's army has finished a large military exercise near Iraqi border.
It was the first public word on the maneuvers. Iran announced two months ago that it would hold war games in December but there had been no announcement that they had started.
Usually, Iran's state media give extensive coverage of military exercises to show off weapons systems, and it was not clear why it did not do so for the latest maneuvers.
Word of the latest exercises came indirectly, when the state news agency IRNA on Monday reported that two military officers were killed in a car accident as they came home after the end of "large" exercises by ground forces. The report gave no details on the maneuvers
It was the first public word on the maneuvers. Iran announced two months ago that it would hold war games in December but there had been no announcement that they had started.
Usually, Iran's state media give extensive coverage of military exercises to show off weapons systems, and it was not clear why it did not do so for the latest maneuvers.
Word of the latest exercises came indirectly, when the state news agency IRNA on Monday reported that two military officers were killed in a car accident as they came home after the end of "large" exercises by ground forces. The report gave no details on the maneuvers
Pak receives five new F-16 combat aircraft from US
ISLAMABAD (PTI): Pakistan Monday received a batch of five 18 F-16 combat aircraft ordered from the United States and their induction into the Air Force is expected to boost the country's air defence capabilities.
Pakistan had signed a contract with the US administration in 2005-06 for 18 F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft.
The five new aircraft were inducted into the Pakistan Air Force during a ceremony held at Shahbaz airbase in Jacobabad city in southern Sindh province.
The F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft are equipped with a sophisticated avionics suite and latest weapons with night precision attack capability, the PAF said.
The aircraft were acquired as part of PAF's bid to modernise and enhance its air defence capabilities, officials said.
"The induction into the PAF of five more advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft represents the near completion of your Block-52 squadron... It also manifests the abiding commitment of the US to Pakistan's national defence," said US Ambassador Cameron Munter.
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, who was also present at the ceremony, said: "Pakistan and the US are friends and partners. Both countries have benefited from each other".
The first batch of new F-16s arrived in Pakistan in June, the second batch in October and third batch last month.
The F-16 Block 52 aircraft have additional fuel and payload capacity, improved avionics and sensors, and colour cockpit displays with enhanced pilot-vehicle interfaces, said a statement from the US embassy.
The US is working with the PAF to update 45 F-16s in its existing fighter fleet through the US Foreign Military Financing security assistance programme.
When the updates are completed, these aircraft will have capabilities similar to those of the new F-16s, including advanced communications and a precision targeting system.
The first batch of upgraded F-16s is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in early 2012.
Pakistan had signed a contract with the US administration in 2005-06 for 18 F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft.
The five new aircraft were inducted into the Pakistan Air Force during a ceremony held at Shahbaz airbase in Jacobabad city in southern Sindh province.
The F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft are equipped with a sophisticated avionics suite and latest weapons with night precision attack capability, the PAF said.
The aircraft were acquired as part of PAF's bid to modernise and enhance its air defence capabilities, officials said.
"The induction into the PAF of five more advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft represents the near completion of your Block-52 squadron... It also manifests the abiding commitment of the US to Pakistan's national defence," said US Ambassador Cameron Munter.
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, who was also present at the ceremony, said: "Pakistan and the US are friends and partners. Both countries have benefited from each other".
The first batch of new F-16s arrived in Pakistan in June, the second batch in October and third batch last month.
The F-16 Block 52 aircraft have additional fuel and payload capacity, improved avionics and sensors, and colour cockpit displays with enhanced pilot-vehicle interfaces, said a statement from the US embassy.
The US is working with the PAF to update 45 F-16s in its existing fighter fleet through the US Foreign Military Financing security assistance programme.
When the updates are completed, these aircraft will have capabilities similar to those of the new F-16s, including advanced communications and a precision targeting system.
The first batch of upgraded F-16s is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in early 2012.
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