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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).

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.

News Source: PIB