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The Print
26-04-2025
- Science
- The Print
DRDO makes hypersonic leap towards Mach 6-plus cruise missiles with 1,000-second scramjet engine test
A statement from the government Friday said the accomplishment comes after an earlier 120-second trial carried out in January, setting the stage for comprehensive, flight-capable combustor tests scheduled for later this year. It termed the test as a significant milestone in hypersonic weapon technology. A scramjet is a type of jet engine designed for hypersonic speeds. Unlike typical jet engines, it doesn't have moving parts like turbines or compressors. Instead, it relies on the high speed of the aircraft to compress incoming air. New Delhi: In a stride forward for India's homegrown defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced Friday that it had successfully completed a 1,000-second ground test of an active-cooled scramjet subscale combustor at its Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. Hypersonic missiles represent a category of weapons capable of achieving speeds exceeding Mach 5, which equates to more than five times the speed of sound or in excess of 6,100 kilometres per hour. A number of countries, notably the US, Russia and China, are currently engaged in the development of hypersonic technology. These advanced weapons have the potential to bypass existing air defence systems and deliver rapid and high-impact strikes. Central to sustained hypersonic flight is the scramjet. By maintaining stable combustion for more than 16 minutes under internal temperatures exceeding 1,800 degrees Celsius, DRDO has validated both the combustor's active-cooling thermal-management system and the performance of the new test-bed infrastructure. Fuel circulated through internal channels absorbs and removes extreme heat, enabling continuous operation, an achievement that many see as one of the toughest technical hurdles in hypersonics. 'A successful 1,000-second run paves a strong base for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme,' the statement noted. The milestone propels India's objective to develop long-range, Mach 6-plus cruise missiles that can effectively bypass contemporary air-defence systems and achieve a greater range of hypersonic missiles compared to those presently in operation globally. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: 'Star Wars tech': DRDO showcases 30 KW laser-based weapon to take down helicopters, swarm drones
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
DRDO hits key milestone in scramjet engine development with ground test
The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday conducted scramjet combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds with the defence ministry saying the DRDO has achieved a "significant" milestone in the field of hypersonic weapon technology. Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of the DRDO, has taken the initiative in developing a long-duration supersonic combustion ramjet or scramjet powered hypersonic technology. DRDL conducted the "long-duration active cooled scramjet subscale combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility at Hyderabad", the defence ministry said in a statement. "With the successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing," it said. The ground test is in continuation of the earlier test reported for 120 seconds in January, when the ministry had said that the DRDL had developed these technologies and demonstrated a cutting-edge active cooled scramjet combustor ground test for this duration for the first time in India. The successful ground test had marked a "crucial milestone in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles", it had said. A hypersonic cruise missile belongs to class of weapons that can travel more than Mach 5 or five times the speed of sound (over 6,100 kmph) for long duration and is powered by air breathing engine. Air breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, plays a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions, the ministry said in its statement Friday. "This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility. It is an outcome of an integrated effort put by the DRDO labs along with industry and academia and paves a strong base for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme," it added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, industry partners and academia for the "remarkable achievement". He termed it as a reflection of the government's strong commitment in realising critical hypersonic weapon technologies for the nation. Department of Defence R&D Secretary and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat congratulated Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems) U Raja Babu, DRDL Director G A Srinivasa Murthy and the entire team for "demonstrating the supersonic combustion for more than 1,000 seconds involving cutting-edge technologies", it said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
With key ground test for over 1000 seconds, DRDO achieves 'significant milestone' in scramjet engine development
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday achieved a "significant milestone" by conducting scramjet combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. It conducted "long-duration active cooled scramjet subscale combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility at Hyderabad", the defence ministry said in a statement. "With the successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing ," it said. According to the ministry's statement, such propulsion systems, which enable supersonic combustion , are essential for maintaining high-speed, long-duration cruise conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo "This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility. It is an outcome of an integrated effort put by the DRDO labs along with industry and academia and paves a strong base for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme," it said. The recent ground test follows an earlier one conducted in January, which lasted 120 seconds. At the time, the ministry had announced that DRDL had successfully developed and demonstrated advanced technologies, including an actively cooled scramjet combustor, marking the first such ground test of its kind in India. A hypersonic cruise missile is a type of weapon capable of sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5—over 6,100 kmph—using an air-breathing engine for propulsion.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DRDO's Hyderabad arm holds successful testing of scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds
Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) arm Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, achieved a major milestone in Hypersonic Weapon Technology on Friday. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St They successfully conducted a long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground test for over 1,000 seconds at the newly established Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad, as per the Ministry of Defence. This ground test follows a previous test conducted in January 2025, which lasted for 120 seconds. With this latest success, the system is expected to be ready for full-scale flight-worthy combustor testing soon. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by " Hypersonic Cruise Missile is a class of weapons that can travel more than five times the speed of sound (> 6100 Kmph) for long duration and is powered by an air-breathing engine. Air breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, plays a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions," the release said. The test not only validates the design of the long-duration scramjet combustor but also the capabilities of the test facility. It is the result of collaborative efforts among DRDO labs, industry, and academia, laying a robust foundation for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme. Live Events Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement, and said, "This success is a reflection of the Government's strong commitment in realizing critical Hypersonic Weapon Technologies for the nation." What are Hypersonic missiles? Hypersonic missiles are a cutting-edge class of weaponry that can reach speeds exceeding Mach 5, which is over 5,400 kilometers per hour. These advanced missiles have the capability to evade current air defense systems, delivering swift and impactful strikes. Countries such as the United States, Russia, India, and China are actively developing hypersonic technology. How does a scramjet engine work? A crucial component of hypersonic vehicles is the scramjet, an air-breathing engine designed to maintain combustion at supersonic speeds without any moving parts. Operating a scramjet is akin to keeping a candle lit in a hurricane, as it utilizes a unique flame stabilization method to sustain continuous combustion even at air speeds greater than 1.5 kilometers per second.
