{"id":307323,"date":"2024-08-14T18:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=307323"},"modified":"2024-08-16T18:55:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:25:34","slug":"long-range-glide-bomb-gaurav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/long-range-glide-bomb-gaurav\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Range Glide Bomb \u2018GAURAV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source-<\/strong> This post on Long Range Glide Bomb \u2018GAURAV has been created based on the article \u201cDRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb \u2018GAURAV\u2019 from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast<\/a>\u201d published in \u201cEconomic Times\u201d<\/strong> on 14 August 2024.<\/p>\n

Why in News?<\/h2>\n

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully conducted the first flight test of the long-range glide bomb named Gaurav.<\/p>\n

This test was carried out using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet from the Indian Air Force which represents a significant milestone in India’s efforts to develop advanced indigenous defence technologies.<\/p>\n

About Gaurav<\/h2>\n
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Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\nDescription<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About<\/td>\nGaurav is an air-launched glide bomb<\/span> designed to hit targets from a long distance with high precision.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Developed by<\/td>\nThe Gaurav bomb was developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key capabilities<\/td>\n1. Long-Range Target Engagement:<\/strong> GAURAV is capable of striking targets at extended distances<\/span>, providing a significant tactical advantage.
\n2. High Precision:<\/strong> The bomb is equipped with a hybrid navigation system<\/span> that integrates Inertial Navigation System (INS) and GPS, ensuring pinpoint accuracy.
\n3. Indigenous Development:<\/strong> GAURAV is designed and developed entirely in India<\/span>\u00a0showcasing the country\u2019s growing self-reliance in advanced defence technology.
\n4. Large Payload:<\/strong> Weighing 1,000 kg<\/span>, it can deliver a substantial payload to its target<\/span>, enhancing its effectiveness in a variety of combat scenarios.
\n5. Air-Launched Platform:<\/strong> The bomb is launched from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet<\/span>, allowing it to be deployed from a significant altitude and distance from the target, enhancing its reach and survivability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First test flight details<\/td>\n1. The first test flight of the GAURAV glide bomb was conducted off the coast of Odisha, where it successfully struck a target on Long Wheeler\u2019s Island.
\n2. Advanced telemetry and electro-optical tracking systems<\/span> were employed to capture detailed data during the test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

UPSC Syllabus: Science and technology<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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