TNPSC Thervupettagam
September 11 , 2024 5 hrs 0 min 17 0
  • Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace launched the country's first indigenously built combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the FWD 200B.
  • This marks a significant milestone, as India joins the ranks of nations equipped with advanced unmanned combat aircraft.
  • The bomber FWD 200B is classified as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
  • It has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 102 kg and can carry a payload of 30 kg.
  • The UAV operates at a cruising altitude of 12,000 feet and can reach up to 15,000 feet.

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