DRDO conducted a test firing of the solid fuel ducted ramjet missile (SDFR) off the coast of Odisha
New Delhi:
A missile with a unique propulsion system was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) today. In a statement, the DRDO said it successfully tested the missile based on Integrated Test Range Chandipur’s Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology.
“All subsystems, including the booster engine and nozzleless engine, performed as expected. During the test, many new technologies were tested, including solid fuel-based ducted ramjet technology,” the DRDO said in the statement.
SFDR technology provides a great advantage to the defense research body in the development of long-range air-to-air missiles.
“Currently, such technology is only available in a handful of countries in the world. During the test, the airdrop scenario was simulated using a booster engine. Subsequently, the nozzle-less booster accelerated it to the Mach number required for the launch. ramjet operation, “said the DRDO.
“DRDO successfully conducted the Ramjet Solid Fuel Rail (SFDR) technology flight test today at around 10.30am from ITR Chandipur. All subsystems, including the ground booster engine, performed to expectations.” tweeted the DRDO.
DRDO successfully conducted the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology flight test today at approximately 10.30am from ITR Chandipur. All subsystems, including the ground boost motor, performed as expected. #AtmaNirbharBharat@PonenteMoD@adgpi@rajnathsinghpic.twitter.com/japob7kI8t
– DRDO (@DRDO_India) March 5, 2021
The missile’s performance was monitored using data captured by electro-optical, radar and telemetry instruments in the test range, confirming the successful demonstration of the mission’s objectives, the DRDO said.
The launch was monitored by senior scientists from DRDO laboratories, including the Defense Research and Development Laboratory, the Imarat Research Center, and the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and DRDO President G Satheesh Reddy congratulated DRDO scientists, the Indian Air Force and industry on the successful flight test of the SFDR missile.
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