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Nuke capable Rafale-M tested for INS Vikrant in Goa
India will test the Rafale-M (Marine) jets for its Vikramaditya aircraft carrier and indigenous aircraft carrier 1 (IAC1) at INS Hansa in Goa on Friday, which will be deployed as INS Vikrant. Shore-based testing facilities. The plane used for the test arrived on Thursday.
The Rafale-M aircraft is the standard naval version of Rafale’s F4 equivalent. The marine version of the Rafale jet has a reinforced landing gear and front wheels, a larger flame arrestor hook, an integrated ladder, and other subtle differences from the Rafale currently used by the Indian Air Force.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Rafale-M is more suitable for use on aircraft carriers than the US F18 Hornet due to various reasons. They pointed out that it can be installed in the elevator cabin of Vikramaditya, unlike F18, even if the wings are folded, the elevator of Vikramaditya cannot be installed. The size of Rafale-M also means that compared to 10 or 11 F18s, more of them (14) can be installed on the deck of Vikramaditya. It also requires very minor modifications to Vikramaditya’s wheel chokes, which are reversible and can be modified if necessary.
Rafale-M can carry up to 4-5 tons of external load (with all internal fuel) for ski takeoffs. Since it has less internal fuel, it can carry more weapons according to mission requirements. Therefore, it can perform all tasks, including combat air patrol, interception, AD escort, and sea and land strikes filled with internal fuel.
Officials familiar with the matter also added that, unlike F18, F18 requires the aircraft carrier to install a new aircraft carrier optical landing system, and Rafale M can be used in conjunction with the existing system on Vikramaditya.
One of the people familiar with the matter said that common platforms for the Navy and Air Force are also beneficial. The person added that in addition to the logistics and maintenance synergy, Indian naval pilots can also receive training on IAF Rafale fighters to achieve “faster onboarding.”
HT learned that the Navy may test F18 at the same facility in March.
“Vikrant” is likely to enter service on August 15. If the Rafale-M is selected, India may seek to lease four to five aircraft for immediate deployment. Vikramaditya is currently equipped with two aging MiG-29 squadrons.
The Rafale-M sent for testing is the latest version of the fighter, with enhancements unique to India. It has nuclear capabilities and carries Meteor air-to-air missiles, SCALP air-to-surface missiles and hammer precision guided munitions.
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According to reports, Jimmy Kimmel is thinking about leaving his late-night show to devote more time to his son Billy’s continuous struggle with congenital heart problems.
This week, a number of people with knowledge of the situation disclosed that Kimmel intends to leave Jimmy Kimmel Live! after his contract expires in 2025 in order to spend more time with his wife Molly McNearney, who co-head writes the show.
Kimmel’s choice, according to Radar Online, is a result of Billy’s health issues, especially in the wake of Billy’s most recent third open-heart surgery. But now he’s a “healthy kid.”
The Late Night presenter shared the news on Instagram in late May, saying, “We went into this experience with a lot of optimism and nearly as much fear and came out with a new valve inside a happy, healthy kid.”
Sources close to Radar Online claim that the Kimmels are getting ready to step back from the spotlight. According to an informant, Jimmy and his spouse prioritise their family over notoriety. They know what to do financially, so they’re prepared to step back from the spotlight and concentrate on what matters most.
“Life is too short to waste time on a job that brings you no happiness.”
Kimmel’s spokesperson denied the findings.
Even though Kimmel’s publicist denied any talks regarding his possible resignation and called the claim “silly,” especially in light of his son’s recent surgery.
“Though they’ll likely stay busy producing and developing shows behind the scenes, their main focus will be spending precious time with their family,” an insider was quoted by Perez Hilton.
Billy’s congenital heart issue was initially made public by Kimmel in 2017, not long after Billy was born, along with the difficulties his family was facing. Billy was born with a heart condition, according to an echocardiography, a type of cardiac sonography that was performed, Kimmel disclosed on his show.
“Tetralogy of Fallot associated with pulmonary atresia.” In essence, there is a hole in the wall separating his left and right sides of the heart, and the pulmonary valve was totally obstructed.
Three days after his birth, Billy had his first successful open-heart surgery. A few months later, he had another one. Billy had his third operation last month at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This was his most recent procedure.
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