SP's Aviation - ISSUE No 01-10
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Issue Features
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Transport Aircraft - A Fighter in Every Sense
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaMilitary air transporters are inherently multi-role as the same aircraft can perform a host of support operations. When modified, it can be used as air-to-air refuellers or, in extreme cases, be converted to act as heavy bombers.
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First MMRCA batch induction likely in 2013
By SP’s TeamChief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, interacting with SP’s Aviation’s Editorial Team, draws the spotlight on issues ranging from modernisation drive to sharing of infrastructure with the civilian sector and flexi use of air space
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Airlines - A Whiff of Optimism
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph NoronhaOf late, the airlines’ improved prospects have injected fresh confidence in the voices of industry executives and a new spring in their step
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Electronic Warfare - First Look, First Shoot, First Kill
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaElectronics play a significant role in modern day air operations, both in the offensive as well as defensive roles, wherein aircraft survivability holds the key to improving overall effectiveness of air battle
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Future Fighters - Enter the 5th Generation
By Air Marshal (Retd) A.K. Trikha, PuneA glimpse of the defining characteristics of the Fifth Generation fighters can be had by studying the F-22 Raptor, which sets the benchmark for this category of fighter aircraft
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Aviation - Air Power Enhanced
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. BhatiaWhile 2009 witnessed the launch and progression of many military aviation related programmes for India’s armed forces, it is imperative to take a closer look at the emerging scenario in 2010
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Suborbital Travel - A Private Party in Space
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph NoronhaA profound revolution in space exploration is brewing. No, governments are not about to become redundant—not least because of the astronomical sums involved.
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Clara Adams (1884 – 1971)
By Group Captain (Retd) Joseph Noronha, GoaAlways on the lookout for something spectacular, Clara made one of her most memorable trips in 1939 when she set a world record for a round-the-world flight solely on scheduled passenger airlines—the first by a woman.
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MMRCA Deal - Perfect Fit
By Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, BangaloreThe ongoing flight trials will show the F-16IN Super Viper is the fighter for the IAF. It is the ultimate fighter in electronic warfare, ensuring success in every phase of the mission.
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Has India Missed the Bus?
By Air Marshal (Retd) V.K. Bhatia, Delhi and Air Marshal (Retd) B.K. Pandey, Bangalore -
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