<p> Indigenously developed micro-light and pilot-less target aircraft ‘Lakshya-1’ was successfully test flown from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near here today.<br />'Lakshya-1’, fitted with an advanced digitally controlled engine was successfully test flown at about 11.40 AM to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement, defence sources said here.<br /><br />"It is a routine trial by the users," the sources said.‘Lakshya’ is a sub-sonic, re-usable aerial target system remote controlled from the ground and designed to impart training to both air borne and air defence pilots. The flight duration of the micro light air-craft is usually 30-35 minutes.<br /><br />The aircraft has been developed by India’s aeronautic development establishment (ADE), Bangalore to perform discreet aerial reconnaissance of battle field and target acquisition.<br />‘Lakshya’ has been inducted in to the Indian Air Force (IAF) since 2000.<br /><br />The trial was significant as Lakshya-11 PTA was successfully flight tested from the same ground on January 25 and 27.</p>
<p> Indigenously developed micro-light and pilot-less target aircraft ‘Lakshya-1’ was successfully test flown from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near here today.<br />'Lakshya-1’, fitted with an advanced digitally controlled engine was successfully test flown at about 11.40 AM to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement, defence sources said here.<br /><br />"It is a routine trial by the users," the sources said.‘Lakshya’ is a sub-sonic, re-usable aerial target system remote controlled from the ground and designed to impart training to both air borne and air defence pilots. The flight duration of the micro light air-craft is usually 30-35 minutes.<br /><br />The aircraft has been developed by India’s aeronautic development establishment (ADE), Bangalore to perform discreet aerial reconnaissance of battle field and target acquisition.<br />‘Lakshya’ has been inducted in to the Indian Air Force (IAF) since 2000.<br /><br />The trial was significant as Lakshya-11 PTA was successfully flight tested from the same ground on January 25 and 27.</p>