Why in News:
DRDO conducted a successful flight demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology.
Category- Defence Technology
Key Points:
- Tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.
- Air-breathing propulsion using atmospheric oxygen.
- Sustains Mach 2–3.8 speeds.
- Operational range: 50–340 km.
- Backbone for Astra Mk-3 BVRAAM.
- Enhances no-escape zone and long-range air-to-air capability.
- Uses boron-based solid fuel and ducted ramjet sustainer