The High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) Abhyas successfully completed a flying test in Odisha, according to the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
On June 29, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) reported that ABHYAS, the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT), had successfully completed a flying test in Odisha.
Off the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Odisha, the test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
The ABHYAS aircraft, according to DRDO, improves India’s domestic capabilities. During the test flight, the aircraft’s performance at low altitude, including sustained level and high manoeuvrability, was shown.
The target aircraft was being tracked by a number of tracking sensors deployed by ITR, including radar and an electro-optical targeting system, as it was being flown from a ground-based controller in a predetermined low altitude flight route.
High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (ABHYAS)
According to a press release from the Ministry of Defence, ABHYAS is a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) that is being created by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) and provides a realistic threat situation for weapon system simulation.
Twin underslung rockets that give the air vehicle its initial acceleration were used to launch it. It has a modest gas turbine engine that enables it to fly for an extended period of time at a fast subsonic speed.
The target aircraft is outfitted with an indigenous radio altimeter for very low altitude flight, a Micro-Electromechanical Systems-based inertial navigation system for navigation, a flight control computer for guidance and control, and a data link for secure communication with the ground control station.
With the assistance of an autopilot that ADE is currently developing, ABHYAS is intended for autonomous flight. For weapon practise, ABHYAS has the RCS, Visual, and IR enhancement systems needed.
After ABHYAS’ successful flight test, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented and congratulated the DRDO, the Armed Forces, and the Industry. He added that furthering this system’s development will meet the Armed Forces’ demand for aerial targets. The team members who worked on the system’s design, development, and testing received commendation from Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, the DRDO’s chairman and secretary.
Prasanta Patnaik