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Pradeep Kumar

23/10/21 10:05 AM IST

ABHYAS successfully flight-tested

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ABHYAS - the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully flight-tested today by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.

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  • The vehicle can be used as an aerial target for evaluation of various missile systems.
  • The performance of the target aircraft was monitored through telemetry and various tracking sensors including Radars and Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS).
    The current flight test is carried out as a part of developmental flight trials.
  • Expression of interest for production of the vehicle has already been floated to Indian industries.
  • This indigenous target aircraft, once developed, will meet the requirements of High-speed Expendable Aerial Targets (HEAT) for Indian Armed Forces.
Source: PIB

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