FWB-200B
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Context:
- First indigenous bomber UAV unveiled in Bengaluru.
About FWD-200B
- It is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV aircraft- FWD-200B developed by Flying Wedge Defence, one of the pioneers in India’s defense and aerospace technology sector.
- It has a payload capacity of 100 kgs
- It is classified as a MALE Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (medium-altitude, long-endurance).
- The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consists of optical surveillance payloads and is integrated with missile-like weapons for precision air strikes.
- While having a max speed of 200 kts/370 kmph, it has an endurance capacity of 12-20 hours.
Significance:
- While the US Predator costs Rs 250 crores, the indigenous FWD-200B, built with state-of-the-art technology and manufactured in India, costs a mere Rs 25 crores.
- This not only demonstrates our commitment to self-reliance but also positions India as a leader in cost-effective defense solutions.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements about “FWD-200B” recently developed in India:
How many of the above statements is/are correct? A. Only one B.Only two C.Only three D. All Four Answer: A |
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