DRDO Abhyas: High-Seed Expendable Aerial Target

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DRDO carries out successful flight trials of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target ‘ABHYAS’ from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.

About DRDO Abhyas

  • DRDO Abhyas is a High – speed expendable aerial target. 
  • It uses a small gas turbine engine.
  • Advantage of Gas Turbine Engine: It helps to maintain long flights at a high speed. 
  • Designed by: DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE).

DRDO Abhyas

Features Of DRDO Abhyas

  • This system comprises a visual and infrared augmentation system. 
  • It has an Inertial Navigation System (INS) along with a Flight Control Computer (FCC) for guidance and control. 
    • It helps to carry out flight and post-flight analysis.
  • This system has a measurable radar cross-section. 
    • The size of its radar signature determines how easily it can be detected by radar.

Significance Of DRDO Abhyas

  • The vehicle can be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems,
  • DRDO ABHYAS offers a realistic threat scenario for the practice of weapon systems.
  • Designed for autonomous flying, ABHYAS utilizes an indigenous autopilot system, providing flexibility for independent flight operations.
  • The development of this system will meet the requirements of aerial targets for the Armed Forces.

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO):

  • DRDO is the Research &Development wing of the Ministry of Defence.
  • Vision: 
    • To empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies 
    • To achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems
  • This institute was formed by combining three major defence organizations 
    • Defence Science Organisation (DSO).
    • Defence Technical Development Establishment (DTDE).
    • Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP).
  • Establishment Year: 1958

News Source: PIB

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