Indian Hypersonic Propulsion Developments
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DRDO one is mach 12 or 13 something I think.
End of dominance of Aircraft carriers. Though, those flimsy Chinese carrier never a threat, any future Chinese carrier or possible misadventure by US like sending seventh fleet in past, shall be deterred by this missile.
This AShBM is probably a variant of the Agni-P which has both MIRV and MARV capability, according to a recent US DoD report. We need to double down on deploying a space based ISR network for accurate targeting at long ranges across the IOR.
The good news is many private cos like Pixxel Space and Galaxeye are stepping up to the challenge. The IAF has even signed contracts for small sats with them. Newspace' HAPS demonstrator has already flown so that's another broad area maritime surviellance option.
Once it's in place, we should also do a well-publicized SINKEX to demonstrate its capability and send a very clear message to all our foes/potential foes.
India joins US, Russia, China hypersonic Missile club
Government sources said that the DRDO will have the capacity to develop a hypersonic missile with scramjet engine in next five years.
Updated: Sep 07, 2020 13:06 IST
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times New Delhi
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The design of the HSTDV tested by India on Monday. (Pic: DRDO)
India on Monday become the fourth country after US, Russia and China to develop and successfully test hypersonic technology from APJ Abdul Kalam testing range (Wheeler Island) in Balasore, Odisha, paving the way towards development of missiles travelling at six times the speed of sound (Mach 6).
The test of Hypersonic Test Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was conducted at 11: 03 am today and lasted for five minutes using Agni missile booster.
According to top government sources, this means that the DRDO will have the capacity to develop a hypersonic missile with scramjet engine in next five years, which travels at more than two kilometres per second. The test was led by DRDO Chief Satheesh Reddy and his hypersonic missile team. The HSTDV performed on all parameters including combustion chamber pressure, air intake and control guidance.
At 11:03 am, an Agni missile booster took the hypersonic vehicle to height of 30 km after which the latter separated. Thereafter, the vehicle’s air intake opened and that led to successfully firing of the test scramjet engine. The combustion lasted for more than 20 seconds with the vehicle achieving a speed of six Mach. “The vehicle performed successfully on all the pre-determined parameters including the ability to handle combustion temperatures of over 2500 degrees Celsius as well as air speed,” said a senior official.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO immediately after the test and praised their efforts to indigenously build a scramjet engine.
India joins US, Russia, China hypersonic Missile club
Government sources said that the DRDO will have the capacity to develop a hypersonic missile with scramjet engine in next five years.m.hindustantimes.com
Which Hypersonic (Scramjet Powered) vehicle does China have?
DRDL to start the 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 configured as airframe section for the Project 𝗘𝗧-𝗟𝗗𝗛𝗖𝗠 for realizing 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝘀 of flight. The cruise vehicle is configured with metallic airframe protected by TPS.
pic is from a past seminar , this is the DRDL grant based project to build the scramjet engine via 3D printing method, TCS as consultant with IIT Hyderabad. They will build the full machine and transfer know how to DRDL together. Project grant was in 2021.
Interesting side note, TBRL has also granted a similar 3D printer making project to the same IITH group this year, not sure for what application.
Interesting side note, TBRL has also granted a similar 3D printer making project to the same IITH group this year, not sure for what application.
This is the main endothermic fuel that was developed for hypersonic application purpose as alternative to very high cost import. For reference to the vajravega fuel , DRDL sanctioned project with BITS Pilani on it. There is previous video presentation in early pages o this thread of how CPCL made the fuel.
link: https://universe.bits-pilani.ac.in/uploads/Advertisement for project fellow130522.pdf
link: https://universe.bits-pilani.ac.in/uploads/Advertisement for project fellow130522.pdf
DRDO is making 2 fuel tanks for hypersonic cruise missile with capacity of 1350 litres each.
Hope for a prelim test sometimes next year. Most likely a ground test, like the booster one above ?
These hypersonic weapons will cost a fortune during the war. They will most probably be inducted in very small numbers and will be used to neutralize very critical targets.
Every costly weapon such as Hypersonic or Stealthy Cruise Missiles are lobbed first to neutralize Ground Based SAM. Most importantly its also to cause Virtual Attrition.
it depends on enemy BMD sophistication. For Pakistan, even Pruthvi may suffice. Hypersonic vehicle may be needed for sophisticated BMD like US or Israel or India.
Range is 1500+
Missile will be used by Tri Services.
Various payload means nuclear capability right?
Missile will be used by Tri Services.
Various payload means nuclear capability right?