DRDO AFW (Autonomous Flying Wing)

Technology Demonstrator [ 2022 ]

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

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Official image from DRDO; Press Release.

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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.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) - India
Manufacturer(s)

India
Operators

2022
Service Year

India
National Origin

In-Development
Project Status

0
(UNMANNED)
Crew

1
Units

INTELLIGENCE-SURVEILLANCE-RECONNAISSANCE
Surveil ground targets / target areas to assess environmental threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.

X-PLANE
Aircraft developed for the role of prototyping, technology demonstration, or research / data collection.

UNMANNED
Aircraft inherently designed (or later developed) with an unmanned capability to cover a variety of over-battlefield roles.

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

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

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

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Official image from DRDO; Press Release.

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