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[AnantS]

Interesting RUSTOM 2 design configuration

Something for you guys to ponder on

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Thats planned armed version of Rustom aka desi Predator. With Pusher Propeller design - it will be easy to load armaments on the now lighter engine-less wings of Rustom!

 

[porky_kicker]

Thats planned armed version of Rustom aka desi Predator. With Pusher Propeller design - it will be easy to load armaments on the wings of Rustom!

Well I will take you word for it, since I have no info regarding the same as of now.

 

[AnantS]

Well I will take you word for it, since I have no info regarding the same as of now.

you dont need to take my word, see the picture you posted.. you can clearly see propeller blades jutting out of its tail. Now if those two wings could support weight of two heavy engines, with those two heavy engines gone in the new design - you know better than me what else can they carry

 

[porky_kicker]

Another underwater drone

 

[AnantS]

@porky_kicker I just created negative image of the same. Its more clear now..

 

[porky_kicker]

@porky_kicker I just created negative image of the same. Its more clear now..

Yes I noted it that's why I posted it in the first place

Now from the pic you posted the different design configuration is more clear.

 

[AnantS]

Yes I noted it that's why I posted it in the first place

Now from the pic you posted the different design configuration is more clear.

hehe ..

Others sorry for the spoilers. Anyway pic is very intresting -- wings seems to have pods instead of engines on the wing. Is it for Extra fuel or for some EW pods? whatever it is - best of luck to NAL

 

[Assassin 2.0]

Delete.... M...................

 

[IndianHawk]

hehe ..

Others sorry for the spoilers. Anyway pic is very intresting -- wings seems to have pods instead of engines on the wing. Is it for Extra fuel or for some EW pods? whatever it is - best of luck to NAL

Progress on armed version is probably the reason govt cancelled predator purchase and now only going for naval sea guardian.

 

[porky_kicker]

Wonder what this one is,
Nirbhay ?

 

[porky_kicker]

This one should be the glide bomb, 1000 kg

 

[porky_kicker]

Another picture of PGHSLD bomb

 

[porky_kicker]

Wonder what this one is

My guess this one

 

[porky_kicker]

Again wonder what this one is

Pralay ?

 

[Shaitan]

Interesting RUSTOM 2 design configuration
Another variant in the pipeline ?

Something for you guys to ponder on

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It's a South African UAV if I remember correctly, though Rustom 2 will be redesigned. One of the later prototypes will be made with a twin boom configuration.

 

[IndianHawk]

Copy paste from BRF . Credit Karan M.

How many programs though from DRDO alone, mind-boggling.

- Akash, Akash Mk1S
- Akash NG
- QRSAM
- SRSAM (same as VL-Astra?)
- MRSAM (IAF), LRSAM (Navy), MRSAM (IA)
- XRSAM (same as PDV/AAD?)
- Program AD (PDV/AAD, now Phase 2 in devpt)
- Astra, Astra Mk2
- SFDR
- VL-Astra
- Nag/PROSPINA
- Helina
- MPATGM
- CLGM (Arjun missile)
- SANT
- NGARM (Rudra M1), Rudra M2/M3 (NGARM body with different seeker types)
- PGHSLD (different bomb types, laser seeker + satnav)
- Garuda/Garuthma glide bombs (wing kits + satnav)
- SAAW
- MPGMs (PGM warheads)/UAV launched missiles
- Pinaka 1, 2 guided
- Pralay (Shourya variant)
- Prahar (AAD redesigned)
- Naval anti-ship missile (desi Penguin/Sea Skua?)
- Nirbhay (Sea/Air/Land)
- Brahmos ER (800km beyond current 450km?)
- Brahmos NG (lightweight, multi-purpose)
-Brahmos hypersonic

This is apart from the strategic programs

 

[IndianHawk]

More copy paste . Credit Karan M BRF . Although it's in news too.

https://www.deccanherald.com/national/no-imports-on-radars-sonars-in-5-years-drdo-chief-760227.html

No imports on radars, sonars in 5 years: DRDO Chief

The new systems include Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft – the twin-engine medium weight fighter aircraft with 5th generation technologies, unmanned combat aerial, next-generation battle tanks, air-borne warning and control systems and high endurance UAV
Among the missiles, the aim is to develop naval anti-ship missiles and long-range hypersonic cruise missiles. Among the sensors and electronic warfare systems, R&D on very long-range radar, over-the-horizon radar, quantum radar and sensors suite for submarines are being undertaken. In the propulsion and engine field, high thrust aero engine, Wheeled vehicle engine with 1500 horse power and 600 hp are being developed. In the next 4-8 years, we should have prototypes and initial trials ...

We received further orders on Aakash and concluded the user trials for Nag anti-tank missile, which will be inducted soon. The Helina trials will be completed this year whereas the trials for the MPATGM will be finished next year. The trials are also going on for Stand-off anti-tank missile. Other future missile programs include Akash NG, MRSAM for Army, VL-Astra, AAM-Astra MK-II, ASM-Rudra-M and naval anti-ship missile.

 

[IndianHawk]

And this little nugget . Credit indranil BRF.

ARDE is developing an 80 mm Air to surface rockets.

 

[Shaitan]

Copy paste from BRF . Credit Karan M.

How many programs though from DRDO alone, mind-boggling.

- Akash, Akash Mk1S
- Akash NG
- QRSAM
- SRSAM (same as VL-Astra?)
- MRSAM (IAF), LRSAM (Navy), MRSAM (IA)
- XRSAM (same as PDV/AAD?)
- Program AD (PDV/AAD, now Phase 2 in devpt)
- Astra, Astra Mk2
- SFDR
- VL-Astra
- Nag/PROSPINA
- Helina
- MPATGM
- CLGM (Arjun missile)
- SANT
- NGARM (Rudra M1), Rudra M2/M3 (NGARM body with different seeker types)
- PGHSLD (different bomb types, laser seeker + satnav)
- Garuda/Garuthma glide bombs (wing kits + satnav)
- SAAW
- MPGMs (PGM warheads)/UAV launched missiles
- Pinaka 1, 2 guided
- Pralay (Shourya variant)
- Prahar (AAD redesigned)
- Naval anti-ship missile (desi Penguin/Sea Skua?)
- Nirbhay (Sea/Air/Land)
- Brahmos ER (800km beyond current 450km?)
- Brahmos NG (lightweight, multi-purpose)
-Brahmos hypersonic

This is apart from the strategic programs

There is an anti ship ballistic missile in the works as well. edit - I guess that goes in the strategic programs.

 

[Akula]

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Wonder what this one is

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My guess this one

New air to air to missile in development?