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DRDO Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
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Filed · drdo-defence-research-and-development-laboratory-drdl · Last verified 2026-07-15
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Hypersonic re-entry aerodynamics and winged-body design
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HSTDV September 2020: Validated indigenous scramjet propulsion at Mach 6; demonstrated India's heat-shielding and thermal management for hypersonic re-entry
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Dhvani HGV full-scale model display February 2025: Wave-rider aerodynamic design with indigenously developed Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Composite heat protection for 2000–3000°C re-entry
3 · [milestone]
May 2026: 1,200-second actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor test demonstrating readiness for hypersonic re-entry vehicle integration
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