Anudishya JX3-30: India's Advanced Stealth Drone for Special Missions
Anudishya JX3-30 Long-Range Stealth LM
The Anudishya JX3-30 is a Multi-Role Jet Powered Loitering Munition System (LM) designed by Kadet Defence Systems, a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) based in India.
Design and Development
The JX3-30 is a long-range stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for loitering and swarming missions. The baseline JX3-30 has a reported overall length and wingspan of 8 feet, a maximum range of 300 kilometers (km), and a maximum launch weight of 125 pounds, including a 30-pound payload capacity. It has a subsonic cruising speed of 360 km/hr and can reach a maximum speed of 500 km/hr.
Kadet Defence Systems is developing the JX3-30 to be air, ground, and sea launchable, capable of operating at high altitudes and performing sea-skimming maneuvers. The JX3-30 is also being designed for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations, enabling it to collaborate with manned aircraft.
Anudishya JX3-30 BVR Autonomous Flight Trial
Anudishya JX3-30 successfully completed a Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) autonomous flight trial, demonstrating its capability for long-range autonomous missions. The details of the trial are not publicly available.
Weaponization and AI Integration
The JX3-30 is designed to be adaptable and can be equipped with various payloads, including weapons. This design philosophy aligns with the "loyal wingman" concept, where unmanned aerial vehicles support manned fighter jets in combat situations. The JX3-30 can potentially be integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) for autonomous target identification and engagement
Specifications (baseline)
- Length: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Wingspan: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Maximum Range: 300 km (estimated)
- Maximum Launch Weight: 125 lb (56.7 kg)
- Payload Capacity: 30 lb (13.6 kg)
- Cruising Speed: 360 km/hr (subsonic)
- Maximum Speed: 500 km/hr
- Launch Methods: Air, Ground, Sea
- Operational Capability: High Altitude, Sea Skimming
