Rustom

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name = Rustom


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type = Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
national origin = India
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designer = DRDO
first flight = Expected in 2010
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status = Under development
primary user = Indian Army
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variants with their own articles = Rustom is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) being developed by DRDO for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force of the Indian Armed Forces. [ [http://www.drdo.com/dpi/SAsiaDefnStraRev_.pdf Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV Rustom] ] Rustom is derived from the NAL's LCRA (Light Canard Research Aircraft) developed by a team under the leadership of late Prof.Rustom in the 1980's. The UAV will have structural changes and a new engine. [ [http://www.acig.org/exclusives/aero/acig_aero05_nal.htm Chapter 9 : NAL and Trainers:ACIG] ] Rustom will replace/supplement the Heron UAV's in service with the Indian armed forces. [ [http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/27/stories/2007082759890400.htm India joins select group to develop UCAV technology] ]

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References

External links

* [http://www.drdo.com/dpi/SAsiaDefnStraRev_.pdf Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV-Rustom]