Penjelas:
DRDO = Defense Research and Development Organization.
Anggaran DRDO tahun lalu Rs 4000 crore atau Rs 40
milyard (rupiahnya kalikan 200). Punya 51 lab yang
hitech.
Trishul, Akash dan Nag = rudal
Arjun = tank
Lakshya = pesawat jet tempur
Kapal selam tidak masuk dalam wawancara ini.
Salam,
RM
(outlook.com)
Magazine | Oct 18, 2004
INTERVIEW
'Flaws Are Normal In Development Cycle'
The Arjun project's architect M. Natarajan took over
as DRDO chief in September. He calls the Arjun
battle-ready but the army refuses to operationalise
it. Excerpts from an interview:
A court of inquiry investigating a Jaguar crash has
faulted the FBRN-4I fuse.
The existing fuse design was reviewed by two
independent teams and both deemed it safe. However,
modifications have been proposed to improve
reliability. Since the impact ballistic mode of
operations fuse FBN-2I already exists with the IAF,
the use of FBRN 4I will be restricted to RTU (Retarded
Tail Unit or a bomb with parachute which explodes
shortly after release) mode. The existing
explosive-filled fuses will be modified to convert the
fuses into retarder mode. Production of the fuses will
be taken up with the modifications.
Is Arjun induction-ready?
Yes. The tanks are being made ready for operational
induction. Certain residual mandatory quality checks
are being carried out by the DRDO and the army now.
They say Arjun can't be deployed in areas like
Suratgarh and Hanumangarh, that the bridges can't bear
its weight.
The Arjuns are designed as per tactical requirements
of the army. These tanks have been fully 'exploited'
during the user's evaluation in the subject terrain
extensively, even in several "declared not-tankable
areas" such as the Gurdaspur areas.
The Trishul, Akash and Nag missiles have been delayed.
Akash and Nag are nearing developmental trials to be
fielded for evaluation.
Serious problems are cited with the Kaveri engine.
This comprises its core engine, that is, high-pressure
compressor, combustor and turbine, afterburner and
exhaust system. During the 'resting' of the core
engine for its performance, certain problems were
observed in the fuel control system—common in the
development cycle of aero engines. They are not
expected to affect overall schedules.
What about the Lakshya?
The ADE has supplied five Lakshyas to IAF. They've
done over 32 flights. Two were lost due to
malfunctioning of the parachute recovery systems; the
problem is being rectified. The hal has orders for
more.
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