After Two Successful Astra BVRAAM Tests Lakshya-II PTA Proves its Capability

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IDN TAKE: AFTER 2 ASTRA TESTS LAKSHYA II PROVES ITS CAPABILITY

DRDO Lakshya PTA​

DRDO’s Lakshya-II , the advanced version of pilotless Target Aircraft demonstrated its full capability flying at sea skimming height of about 15 meters and maintained required altitude for the specified time before demonstrating auto climb-out. The entire target flight was pre-programed and the sophisticated ASTRA Beyond Visual Range missile engaged the target vehicle and it was captured by Telemetry and Electro-optical tracking stations. The campaign was coordinated by Air Headquarters including the flight of Lakshya target.

The aircraft demonstrated various technologies and sub-systems including software correction to auto rudder scheme done to prevent loss of mission, engaging and flying in way point navigation mode while carrying tow targets. During the flight one of the tow targets was released and the other was deployed while way point navigation was on. Lakshya-II has been designed and developed by the Bangalore base Aeronautical Development Establishment, a premiere DRDO lab specializing in UAVs and flight control systems.

A spin-off from the Lakshya Project>>

 

[Asskicker]

Can this be weaponized?

 

[magudi]

Good going

 

[Ind4Ever]

Can this be weaponized?

Yes

Great

 

[SajeevJino]

Can this be weaponized?

It's a Suicide weapon

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Can this be weaponized?

Yes of course it can - It can be optimized for SEAD operations just like the IAI Harphy.

 

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Lakshya Successfully Test Flown​

BALASORE: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested Lakshya, a pilotless target aircraft (PTA) from the launching complex-II of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea here.

Defence sources said the micro-light aircraft fitted with an advanced digital engine controlled by a remote was test flown at about 12.25 pm from the launching complex-II. It was second trial in a week.

A couple of days ago, a similar trial was conducted from the same test range. A defence official said the test was successful as several developments made in the digital version of the unmanned aircraft were validated. “Lakshya, which has already been inducted in the IAF in 2000, is required for evaluation and development trials of surface-to-air and air-to-air weapon systems,” he said.

Earlier, both the sea and land recovery version of the PTA were test flown successfully several times. The aircraft flew for over 30 minutes during which all the parameters were tested, the defence official informed adding another round of trial may be carried out shortly.

Usually, the flight duration of the six feet long unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is 30 to 35 minutes in air, where after making three to four laps it drops in the ocean. It is later retrieved by a helicopter.

Defence sources added that the test was carried out to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement. The PTA, a sub-sonic and re-usable aerial target system is remote controlled from the ground and designed to impart training to both air-borne and air-defence pilots.

Source:- Lakshya Successfully Test Flown -The New Indian Express

 

[trident2010]

What about supersonic target practice?