DRDO has successfully conducted the high-speed rocket sled test of the fighter aircraft escape system. The test was carried out at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, said a release on Tuesday.
The test conducted in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew recovery.
“Dynamic ejection tests are significantly more complex than static tests such as Net test or Zero-Zero test and real measure for evaluating ejection seat performance & efficacy of canopy severance system. A dual-sled system with the LCA aircraft forebody was propelled to precisely controlled velocity through phased firing of multiple solid propellant rocket motors,” cites the official statement.
“The canopy fragilisation pattern, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew recovery process was simulated using an instrumented Anthropomorphic Test Dummy, which recorded critical loads, moments, and accelerations that would be experienced by ejected pilots. The entire sequence was captured through onboard and ground-based imaging systems. The test was witnessed by the officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the Institute of Aerospace Medicine & certification," the statement adds.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, IAF, ADA, HAL, and the industry on the successful test.
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