DRDO Kapothaka
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Kapothaka is a technology demonstrator mini-UAV for reconnaissance. The Kapothaka (also spelled Kapothaha) which means “dove” is believed to be a preceder of Nishant
UAV system.
(ADE) undertook the development of a remotely piloted vehicle kapothaka in 1983 to develop the necessary technologies. During the next 4 years ADE developed a small RPV to validate in-flight video transmission capabilities and to implement ground take off and parachute recovery.
This programme enabled ADE to cut teeth on the intricacies of UAV design development and deployment. The endeavour culminated in successful demonstration of areal reconnaissance using an RPV during "operation Brass-tacks" in September 1987. Indian Army, impressed by the unique capability provided by an RPV, formulated a "qualitative requirement" for a tactical UAV system for artillery leading to the development of NishantUAV
system.
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UAV system.
History
Following the sussessful deployment of a remotely piloted vehicle by Israel during Lebanon war in 1982 Aeronautical Development EstablishmentAeronautical Development Establishment
The Aeronautical Development Establishment is a laboratory of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation . Located in Bangalore, its primary function is research and development in the field of military aviation....
(ADE) undertook the development of a remotely piloted vehicle kapothaka in 1983 to develop the necessary technologies. During the next 4 years ADE developed a small RPV to validate in-flight video transmission capabilities and to implement ground take off and parachute recovery.
Specification
Kapothaka have a conventional twin boom configuration powered by a 26 bhp piston engine. The integral wing boom tail unit in made of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) material whereas fuselage is a combination of aluminium and GFRP; the aircraft has an endurance of 90 minutes while carrying payload of 20 kg and can achieve a speed of 180 km/hr in flight. It carry nose mounted TV camera providing real time imagery intelligence.This programme enabled ADE to cut teeth on the intricacies of UAV design development and deployment. The endeavour culminated in successful demonstration of areal reconnaissance using an RPV during "operation Brass-tacks" in September 1987. Indian Army, impressed by the unique capability provided by an RPV, formulated a "qualitative requirement" for a tactical UAV system for artillery leading to the development of NishantUAV
DRDO Nishant
-Launch & recovery:* Launch: Mobile hydropneumatic launcher system* Recovery: Parachute + landing bags- See also :...
system.
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