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DRDO Achieves Hypersonic Milestone
10 Jan
Summary
- DRDO successfully tested an actively cooled scramjet combustor for over 12 minutes.
- The test marks a significant step for India's hypersonic cruise missile program.
- This achievement positions India among nations with advanced aerospace capabilities.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reached a significant milestone in its development of hypersonic missiles. On January 9th, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) successfully completed a long-duration ground test of its actively cooled scramjet combustor, achieving an impressive run time of over 12 minutes.
This cutting-edge air-breathing engine technology utilizes supersonic combustion, enabling sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (over 6,100 kmph). The successful ground tests validate the advanced scramjet combustor's design and the capabilities of the state-of-the-art test facility, building upon previous sub-scale tests.
This achievement not only marks a crucial step forward for India's hypersonic cruise missile program but also positions the nation among those with advanced aerospace capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the DRDO, industry partners, and academia for this foundational development.
