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I fail to see how this is specifically applicable to the Akash for the following reasons: |
I fail to see how this is specifically applicable to the Akash for the following reasons: |
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1) The article states, "[the] enhanced range is made possible by adding a special-purpose coating of chromium based material to the blunt nose cone..." The Akash does |
1) The article states, "[the] enhanced range is made possible by adding a special-purpose coating of chromium based material to the blunt nose cone..." The Akash does have a blunt nose cone and there is no evidence of any variant of the Akash that uses one. |
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2) G Jagadeesh, assistant professor at IISc, was quoted in the article saying that, "...missiles [flying] at hypersonic velocities which are ''more than five times the speed of sound'' [Mach 5] and encounter atmospheric drag because of friction. The chromium coating works by adding temporary heat and pushing the stagnating gas away to create an easier path.” The Akash missile has a maximum speed quoted at Mach 3.2. Therefore the Akash doesn't necessarily encounter the type of drag that this chromium coating is useful for. |
2) G Jagadeesh, assistant professor at IISc, was quoted in the article saying that, "...missiles [flying] at hypersonic velocities which are ''more than five times the speed of sound'' [Mach 5] and encounter atmospheric drag because of friction. The chromium coating works by adding temporary heat and pushing the stagnating gas away to create an easier path.” The Akash missile has a maximum speed quoted at Mach 3.2. Therefore the Akash doesn't necessarily encounter the type of drag that this chromium coating is useful for. |
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3) Even if this technology is applicable to the Akash, its still speculative. The DRDO, IAF, IA, etc. |
3) Even if this technology is applicable to the Akash, its still speculative. The DRDO, IAF, IA, etc. havent mentioned anything about a chromium coating on the Akash's nose cone. |
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How is this missile comparable to the Patriot or the S-300? Both are long-range missile systems with considerable anti-ballistic-missile capabilities. The Akash has a sixth of the range and the article lists no ABM capabilities. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 153.26.241.6 (talk) 08:38, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
40% MORE RANGE FOR INDIAN MISSILES!!!
THESE ARE THE LINKS:
http://www.knolindia.com/science/indian-technology-to-increase-missile-range —Preceding unsigned comment added by Samar60 (talk • contribs) 23:50, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
- Well, the sources talk about Agni III not Akash, so this part should be deleted in this article until it can be confirmed, that Akash uses it as well. And please sign your discussion contributions with --~~~~
- --zaphodia (talk) 21:08, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
read again! Agni III is just given as a example. its applicable to all missiles!!!
I fail to see how this is specifically applicable to the Akash for the following reasons:
1) The article states, "[the] enhanced range is made possible by adding a special-purpose coating of chromium based material to the blunt nose cone..." The Akash does have a blunt nose cone and there is no evidence of any variant of the Akash that uses one. 2) G Jagadeesh, assistant professor at IISc, was quoted in the article saying that, "...missiles [flying] at hypersonic velocities which are more than five times the speed of sound [Mach 5] and encounter atmospheric drag because of friction. The chromium coating works by adding temporary heat and pushing the stagnating gas away to create an easier path.” The Akash missile has a maximum speed quoted at Mach 3.2. Therefore the Akash doesn't necessarily encounter the type of drag that this chromium coating is useful for. 3) Even if this technology is applicable to the Akash, its still speculative. The DRDO, IAF, IA, etc. havent mentioned anything about a chromium coating on the Akash's nose cone. --L1CENSET0K1LL (talk) 20:30, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
AKASH VS PATRIOT and Operational multitarget-handling surface-to-air missile systems capability
Akash is superior to the US Patriot. Unlike Patriot, Akash does not coast while it approaches the target, and thus has a higher kill probability. Liquid-fuelled missiles like Patriot would have burnt up all the fuel before they reach the target. In solid-fuel systems, the fuel is rationed so that the velocity is maintained throughout the flight.The Akash system is not just about a few missiles, but also about the three-dimensional radar, its command-control system and many other systems.
With Akash, Indian scientists mastered two unique technologies-multi-function phased array system integration, and integration of ram-rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, structure, and control. "But the beauty of Akash is in something else-that we had 100 per cent success. We conducted nine trials, and not even one failed," said Prahlada.
LINK: http://www.drdo.org/dpi/prahlada_interview.html
- Fine, but it would be better to insert it as reference at the right place, not as general weblink. --zaphodia (talk) 21:08, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
its just a comparison of the two SAMs! --samar60 (talk) 13:49, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, but now you are citing This system is more accurate than the similar MIM-104 Patriot from USA, says Dr.Prahlada from the Defence Research & Development Ogenisation. without pointing to the reference. This would be more accurate. --zaphodia (talk) 21:45, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
i think that should be enough... the full interview with Dr. Prahlada is sited under links. --samar60 (talk) 21:51, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
It should be mentioned that as to what version of Patriot he is talking about. the difference between Patriot and PAC-III is huge. when they Patriot was unable to perform well in 1991 gulf war, Patriot Advance Capability was developed, it was then then improved to PAC-II and then to PAC-III when performed well in 2003 Iraq war. So PAC-III is a result of System which has been improved n evolved after its performance during 1991 gulf war.--60.243.161.52 (talk) 06:07, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
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