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DRDO scores hypersonic milestone after 1200 second scramjet trial in Hyderabad
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Published on 9 May 2026
Actively cooled scramjet ran for over 1200 seconds
DRDO has reportedly achieved a major hypersonic technology breakthrough after completing a long-duration test of an actively cooled, full-scale scramjet combustor in Hyderabad. The trial ran for over 1200 seconds and used indigenous fuel and cooling technology, marking a significant step toward India’s hypersonic missile development programme.
- DRDO conducted a successful long-duration scramjet combustor test
- The actively cooled system reportedly ran for over 1200 seconds
- Indigenous fuel and cooling technology were used in the trial
- Result is seen as progress toward India’s hypersonic missile effort
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