Rafale knocked out from Indian MRCA contest

[Nixou]

Necroposted

 

 

Is the eurofighter out of MRCA competition?

 

http://www.dnaindia....ft-soon_1437393

 

Looks like the journalist forgot something. ANyone has more intel?

Edited September 20, 2010 by Nix

[Slartibartfast]

Well if the Rafale is out I think the only jet left is the Eurofighter...

[Abhi]

Well these r just rumors IAF sources say they even haven't opened the bids,only field testing is complete.

 

and to all who think Mig-35 will win this,i bet even gripen can win this competetion.still u ppl think why the Indians,err im too Indian.ok so we Indian floated the tender to get western stuff,otherwise dont u think ordering more sukhois wud be better than a Mig-35.

Mig was allowed to convince Russia that we r not playing bad game(which we are),we dont want to depend upon 1 country,The PAK-FA is already going on with Russia.

 

The choice for Tejas engine clearly shows our priorities only western engine manufacturers were approached , not any single Russian engine maker was approached,whoever wins this contract will hv a significant impact on MMRCA selection procedure.

[+JediMaster]

It makes good sense from a strategic view to dual source from east and west, even if it causes logistical headaches and added financial burden.

[Abhi]

Yes thats true,and u get best of both worlds,

 

see in case of indigenous delhi class destroyers,hybrid approach was followed. imparting best tech from both worlds.