DRDO Achieves Success with Four Flight Trials of 'ABHYAS' Aerial Target

• 07 Feb 2024

DRDO conducted four successful flight trials of 'ABHYAS' from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, achieving various mission objectives between January 30 and February 2, 2024.

Key Points

• Mission Objectives Met: The trials achieved different objectives, including safe booster release, launcher clearance, and reaching the required end-of-launch velocity, using a revised robust configuration.
• Validation of Parameters: These flight trials validated parameters such as endurance, speed, manoeuvrability, altitude, and range, essential for realistic threat scenarios and weapon systems practice.
• Indigenous Autopilot System: 'ABHYAS,' designed by DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), incorporates an indigenous autopilot system, enhancing its capabilities as a realistic threat scenario for weapon systems practice.
• Ground Control System: A laptop-based ground control system facilitates easy integration, pre-flight checks, data recording, replay, and post-flight analysis, ensuring efficient operation.
• Cost-Effectiveness and Export Potential: ABHYAS boasts minimal logistics requirements and serves as a cost-effective alternative to imported equivalents. With successful trials, it now holds export potential and can be offered to friendly nations.