DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing)

Technology Demonstrator

India | 2022

"The DRDO Autonomous Flying Wing technology demonstrator took tot he air for the first time in early-July of 2022."

Official image from DRDO; Press Release.

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the DRDO AFW Technology Demonstrator.

1 x Non-afterburning turbofan engine of unknown make, model, and output thrust.
Propulsion

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the DRDO AFW Technology Demonstrator.

0
(UNMANNED)
Crew

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing) Technology Demonstrator .

None. Mission-equipment for the testing role carried internally.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing) family line.

AFW ("Autonomous Flying Wing") - Base Project Name.

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DRDO of India is actively testing the Autonomous Flying Wing (AFW) technology demonstrator to further bolster indigenous drone-making capabilities. The unmanned aircraft marks a considerable evolution for the country with a drone solution more akin to advanced forms found in the West. Capable of operating under full autonomy, a successful first-flight of the system was announced on July 1st, 2022, this specimen flown with a vertical tailfin in place.

The aircraft was developed by the engineers of the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) as part of the DRDO consortium.

Design-wise, the aircraft is given a flying wing shape with blended wing-body planform and arrowhead-like appearance. The engine, along with avionics and other pertinent operating and mission systems, are buried within the fuselage bulge of the aircraft. A trapezoidal intake is positioned above the nose section for the air-breathing turbofan engine component. For ground-running, a retractable, wheeled conventional tricycle undercarriage is deployed.

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Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 1 Units
Contractor(s): Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) - India

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Image of the DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing)

Official image from DRDO; Press Release.

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