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  1. Lascaris

    Cost of light fleet carriers?

    Trying to figure out which countries could actually handle the cost of light fleet carriers in 1946-60, so do we have any actual data at what prices the Colossus and Majestic class ships were sold by Britain in 1946-60? And for that matter how much their modernization with angled fight decks and...
    • Lascaris
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    • 1950s aircraft carrier armada de la república argentina cold war director of naval construction (royal navy) directorate of naval construction early 1960s great britain indian navy late 1940s light fleet carrier marine nationale marinha do brasil post-world war ii royal australian navy royal canadian navy royal navy royal netherlands navy royal spanish navy united states navy
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Alternative History and Future Speculation
  2. F.L.

    First INS Vikrant (R11)

    Does anyone have any clear overall photos or drawings of the deck markings worn by the Vikrant in the 80s ? When it operated both the Sea Harrier STOVL and the Alizé CATOBAR. At that time she had markings for the Shar similar to those on the Hermes or Illustrious and markings for the Alizés...
    • F.L.
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    • 1980s aircraft carrier alizé cold war india indian navy republic of india sea harrier sea harrier frs.51 vikrant r11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Military
  3. Sineva

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    • brahmos aerospace cold war ii indian navy nuclear battlefield republic of india russian federation
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    • Forum: The Bar
  4. helmutkohl

    What if India did not acquire the Gorshkov?

    the sale of the Gorshkov was, and still is one of India's most controversial naval acquisitions. I recalled that it was close to not going through due to changes in pricing and schedule. Lets assume that India decided NOT to go with the Gorshkov - How would this happen? - What would India's...
  5. covert_shores

    Indian Navy fighter project, TEDBF (Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter)

    Hal and DRDO (/ADO) are developing a "5th generation" fighter. Takes off where the Naval Tejas failed. See https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/indias-new-aircraft-carrier-vikrant-may-get-5th-generation-fighter/ Unofficial artist's impression but based directly on DRDO materials...
  6. Mike Pryce

    50 years of the Harrier

    Today it is 50 years since the first Hawker P.1127 hovered, on 21st of October 1960. Despite the recent news that the UK is retiring its fleet the US Marine Corps, Spanish Navy, Italian Navy and Indian Navy continue to operate it, and it is likely that the Harrier will still be in service for...
    • Mike Pryce
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    • 1960 2010 armada española fleet air arm indian navy nuclear battlefield post-cold war royal air force royal spanish navy united states marine corps v/stol aircraft vtol
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: The Bar
  7. Mike Pryce

    Latest Sea Harrier variant - Indian LUSH

    FYI some links to images of the Indian Limited Upgrade Sea Harrier (LUSH). Images with outboard missile rails with one Magic and one Israeli Derby Missile, taken on board INS Viraat (ex-Hermes): http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Galleries/5267-1/viraat01+039.jpg...
    • Mike Pryce
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    • early 2010s indian navy late 2000s republic of india sea harrier
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Military
  8. TinWing

    Air Defense Ship (ADS)/Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)/Vikrant-class Carrier

    Shortly after the recommissioning of the ex-Hermes as the the INS Viraat in 1987, there were reports from India of long term plans for a 4 carrier fleet,with two new construction hulls and both ex-Hermes/Viraat and ex-Leviathan/Vikrant being retained in service until the late 1990s. A contract...
    • TinWing
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    • 2000s 2010s 2020s 20th century 21st century cold war indian navy late 1990s post-cold war republic of india
    • Replies: 96
    • Forum: Secret Naval Projects
  9. JAZZ

    New Vikrant Class carrier

    No doubt running late...but an interesting design with help of Fincantari. Expected to weigh in at 38,000t full load, 250m in length and about 24-32 aircraft.
  10. hesham

    Boeing P-8A Poseidon (737-800EFV) MMA (Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft)

    Hi, A new program for US Navy the MMA (Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft) is now fullfied by Boeing 737-800ERX.
    • hesham
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    • anti-submarine warfare anti-surface warfare asuw asw boeing cold war ii elint indian navy maritime patrol maritime patrol aircraft p-8 rokn royal air force royal australian air force royal canadian air force royal new zealand air force royal norwegian air force sigint united states navy usa
    • Replies: 329
    • Forum: Aviation & Space
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