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Nishant

Nishant

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Nishant
Designation
Nishant
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Indian Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)
Date of Introduction
2009
Description

The Nishant is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle developed by Indian Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO). The Nishant UAV is launched by a catapult and recovered using a parachute. By mid-2008, the UAV system had completed pre-qualification trials and was expected to enter qualifications tests with the Indian Armed Forces before the end of 2008.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 185.0 km/h
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Active
Origin India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2009
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 370 kilogram
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 185 kph
Time — Flight Endurance 4.5 hour
Variants
Variant 1 Nishant
Variant 2 Panchi
Details
Country of Origin India
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
370 kg
Operators (1)
India
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