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With reference to "FWD 200B", which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. This is India's first indigenous bomber "UAV" aircraft.
2. Its payload capacity is 100 kgs.
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Explanation
The FWD-200B is India's first indigenous military-grade bomber Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by the Bengaluru-based firm Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA). It is classified as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).
- Statement 1 is correct: It is recognized as the first indigenously designed and manufactured bomber UAV in India, marking a significant step in defense indigenization and reducing reliance on costly imports like the US Predator drones.
- Statement 2 is correct: The FWD-200B features a payload capacity of 100 kg and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 498 kg. It is designed to carry optical surveillance payloads and precision weapons for air strikes.
It boasts a maximum speed of 370 km/h and an endurance of 12–20 hours, intended for long-range surveillance and combat missions.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following is an indigenously built light combat aircraft of India?
What is India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) called?
With reference to 'Carrying Capacity of Environment', which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. The rate of resource extraction should remain above the rate of resource generation.
2. Generation of waste should remain within the absorption capacity of environment.
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