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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 14, 2016 7:39:58 GMT 12
from NIKKEI Asian Review....India to buy 12 Japanese amphibious aircraftBy YUJI MURONUMA - Nikkei staff writer | 2:00AM JST - Sunday, November 06, 2016 A US-2 aircraft. — Photograph: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.NEW DEHLI — India's Defense Ministry plans to buy amphibious aircraft from Japanese manufacturer ShinMaywa Industries, The Nikkei learned from senior ministry officials on Saturday.
The ministry will approve the purchase of 12 US-2 aircraft at the Defense Acquisitions Council meeting scheduled for Monday. Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar chairs the council.
According to the officials, the two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan from Thursday to Saturday. The total value of the purchase is about $1.6 billion, but India may be able to negotiate a discount of 8-9%. Other details of the deal, including delivery dates, will be finalized during Modi's visit.
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force uses the US-2 for rescue operations. It is more expensive than similar planes built by Canadian or Russian manufacturers, but it offers better performance when landing on water or in stormy weather.asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/Policy-Politics/India-to-buy-12-Japanese-amphibious-aircraft
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 14, 2016 9:04:04 GMT 12
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Post by madmac on Nov 14, 2016 10:18:32 GMT 12
That seems a relatively cheap price for such a small production volume ~130 mill a piece when a C130 is about 100 mill for a run of a couple of thousand.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Nov 14, 2016 10:45:31 GMT 12
I was thinking the same thing when I read that.
Perhaps its not too late for the NZ Government to negotiate a tack-on to that order for the RNZAF to get back into the “big boats” business again.
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Post by chis73 on Nov 14, 2016 12:15:29 GMT 12
The ministry will approve the purchase of 12 US-2 aircraft at the Defense Acquisitions Council meeting scheduled for Monday. Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar chairs the council. According to the officials, the two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan from Thursday to Saturday. The total value of the purchase is about $1.6 billion, but India may be able to negotiate a discount of 8-9%. Other details of the deal, including delivery dates, will be finalized during Modi's visit. Funny, exactly the opposite story seems to be coming out of India: that is, the purchase will be deferred. It will be interesting to see what actually happens. link |
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Post by saratoga on Nov 14, 2016 15:54:29 GMT 12
Alot of recent 'purchases' for the Indian defence force all seem to be deferred or re-trialed.
They don't seem to be able to make a solid,resasoned decision and stick to it.
Their 'new' rifle is a classic example.
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