India's First Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility Established
Recently, India successfully established and tested its first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility. A testament to the country’s advanced hypersonic testing capabilities, it represents a significant stride towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- The establishment of the facility marks a crucial milestone in India's technological advancement and places the nation among a select few possessing such advanced hypersonic testing capabilities.
- Developed by the Hypersonic Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory at IIT Kanpur's Department of Aerospace Engineering, the facility, named S2, is designed to simulate hypersonic conditions with flight speeds ranging from 3-10 km/s.
- Indigenously designed and developed, the facility serves as a vital testing ....
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