![]() A great game - despite the lack of combatį18 Carrier Landing is an impressive game that will appeal all wannabe fighter pilots and those that fancy themselves as a Top Gun. F18 Carrier Landing provides a highly realistic experience right down to the Head Up Display, weather conditions and realistic sound of the after burners. Probably the most impressive aspect to F18 Carrier Landing is the excellent graphics and sound which befit a game with a much higher budget. This not only helps you improve your technique, but also looks great although unfortunately you can't save them. One of the most entertaining things about F18 Carrier Landing is watching the multi-camera replays of your landings. ![]() However, the landings are always on aircraft carriers - it would be nice to see other places such as airbases added in future updates. Different landing scenarios and conditionsį18 Carrier Landing puts you inside 3D virtual cockpits where amongst the many challenges are In-Flight Refueing and 12 missions, all with a slightly different landing scenario. Personally speaking, we're already operating the Rafales. IN isn't too happy with the intrusive nature of surveillance it's been subjected to for operating various US platforms & at the same time the GoI is not exactly sure about the level of US commitment in the Asia Pacific besides of course not willing to openly antagonise the Chinese & face any large scale adventurism before they go Mongol on Taiwan which could be exactly what the US desires. Whether they're contained within the MoD or NSA & allied structures or within the IN isn't known. Besides there seems to be a section within the establishment inclined towards the US. I don't need to spell out what the US expects from India to demonstrate it's sincerity to the Quad. All the other members are deeply dissatisfied & distrustful of India's motives w.r.t the Quad with the US suggesting closer integration of at least the IN with the rest of the Quad navies if not the other armed services. The US is exerting tremendous pressure on India to put its money where it's mouth is on the Quad. He also said that the existing naval fighter, MiG 29K, were in limited numbers and Russian spare supplies were “also not very forthcoming”.Ĭlick to expand.He's not entirely wrong. Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar had Saturday said the future of Indian naval aviation was the indigenous Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), whose prototype is expected by 2026-27 and production to start somewhere around 2032. The new contract is meant to be an interim arrangement because the Navy is betting on its indigenous fighter. But with the commissioning of INS Vikrant, the force has been seeking more fighter jets. The Navy currently operates the Russian MiG 29K aircraft from INS Vikramaditya. The design and space of the lift size has been a problem because it is understood to have been made taking the MiG 29K and the naval version of the Tejas aircraft into consideration. Both aircraft also have a separate process in which the wings fold. While the wings of Super Hornets fold - unlike the Rafale - these still had to be brought up and down at a certain angle. Those undertaking the tests had prepared a ‘trial report’ that was sent to the naval headquarters for detailed analysis on performance and shortlisting of aircraft.Īsked whether the lift size of India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant would be an issue, sources said both aircraft had to be brought up and down at a certain angle. The report to the defence ministry has been sent after a detailed analysis by the naval headquarters on the performance by both aircraft. Refusing to get into details, sources said the report from the naval headquarters to the defence ministry mentions the “positives” only, and that Rafale-M met all criteria. Sources in the defence and security establishment said the Navy has submitted a detailed report to the defence ministry on performance of the Super Hornets and Rafale-M, which is the marine version of the fighter aircraft already in use with the Indian Air Force, during two sets of demonstration.Īmerican firm Boeing and French manufacturer Dassault Aviation carried out operational demonstrations of the Super Hornets and Rafale-M respectively, showcasing ski-jumps - a crucial take-off capability - from the shore-based test facility at INS Hansa in Goa, to demonstrate their ability to operate from Indian aircraft carriers. ![]() French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation’s Rafale-M has emerged as the frontrunner to bag a mega contract from the Indian Navy for 27 fighters, ThePrint has learnt, leaving behind US firm Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet.
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