SOURCE: IDRW.ORG.
After the successful testing of the Long-Range Air-Launched Standoff Missile (LRAShM), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is gearing up for a more ambitious phase of its hypersonic technology program. DRDO plans to conduct extended tests of its Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) to validate its capabilities over a longer duration.
In 2020, DRDO successfully tested the scramjet-powered HSTDV, achieving a flight duration of 20 seconds at a speed of Mach 6. This milestone demonstrated India’s initial capability to develop and sustain hypersonic flight. Now, DRDO is planning to extend the test duration to 400 seconds, which will allow for comprehensive evaluation of the system’s performance, stability, and range at sustained hypersonic speeds.
Prolonged scramjet operation will validate the robustness of materials, thermal management, and propulsion systems in sustained hypersonic conditions. The data from this test will be crucial for developing an operational hypersonic missile system, enabling the transition from demonstrator to deployable weapon.
The successful development of hypersonic systems will not only bolster India’s defense capabilities but also establish its position in the global arena as a major innovator in advanced aerospace technologies.
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