India Will Buy 15 Amphibious Aircraft From Japan: So What?

[mota bhai 2,675]

The pending sale of the ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious patrol aircraft–a topic of interest for India since 2011–also inched forward.

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Once India clinches the deal, it will become the first country to purchase defense equipment from Japan since the latter’s self-imposed ban on defense exports began in 1967. The deal is important for Abe as it would open up Japan’s defense industry for additional contracts with foreign partners and stimulate Japan’s defense industry.

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The US-2 deal could result in a $1.65 billion tab for India, which is looking at purchasing 15 of the amphibious patrol aircraft.

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The US-2 has a more than modest range of 4,500 km and India’s 15 aircraft will be stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal. The US-2 is a versatile aircraft for search and rescue operations as well, partly owing to its short take-off ability. According to an anonymous Indian military source interviewed by Reuters, the US-2 will allow India to support military and civilian ships deep in Southeast Asian waters. The military source notes: ”You are sailing further and further away, and ships break down at sea. You can either wait for reinforcements to arrive by sea or bring in an amphibian right next to the stricken ship.” Procurement of the US-2 additionally directly counters Indian fears of China’s burgeoning “string of pearls” strategy in Southeast Asia.

http://thediplomat.com/2014/01/india-will-buy-15-amphibious-aircraft-from-japan-so-what/

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

They are featured in old movies all the time.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Are they? Hmmm.

[GandD 5,966]

Hey, you guys remember that show "tailspin"?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

What about that movie or show... the Rangers? With mice or something that wear hats.... I think there was a flying squirrel... reaching in my mind here...

[GandD 5,966]

They are featured in old movies all the time.

They're pretty much how Alaska is allowed to exist.

What about that movie or show... the Rangers? With mice or something that wear hats.... I think there was a flying squirrel... reaching in my mind here...

Ch Ch Ch Chip and Dale.............. Rescue Rangers!

[mota bhai 2,675]

and i thought this was some kind of new thing. how embarassing.

[Teddy B 17,252]

This one is sweet!

and i thought this was some kind of new thing. how embarassing.

I was on to your guise from the beginning.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Ch Ch Ch Chip and Dale.............. Rescue Rangers!

Oh thank you! I thought they had one but I see now their plane is made of toothpaste tubes and plungers.

What about Cape fear? Isn't one of those planes featured in that movie?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

and i thought this was some kind of new thing. how embarassing.

Just new to India

[mota bhai 2,675]

Apparently so.

[GandD 5,966]

and i thought this was some kind of new thing. how embarassing.

You never saw this dude?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGNyAd2uffg

This one is sweet!

I was on to your guise from the beginning.

Holy #######, I've never seen one that was a jet.

[mota bhai 2,675]

I didn't remember.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Are they? Hmmm.

Twin Otter. Look it up. They are all over the place in the Vancouver area.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

What about the miracle on the hudson plane? That was amphibious right?

Also, there is a kid's movie called The Rescuers Down Under. Easy to confuse with Rescue Rangers. Very mysterious. So much rescuing.

Edited January 30, 2014 by Harpa Timsah