Hyderabad’s RVMT Unveils Plans for Advanced Kamikaze Drone Powered by Indigenous Turbojet Engine
Hyderabad: City-based aerospace and defence firm Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools (RVMT) is reportedly set to develop a state-of-the-art kamikaze drone, powered by its fully indigenous micro turbojet engine, the ‘INDRA RV25:240N’.
According to multiple posts circulating on social media platforms, including X, the prototype drone was recently showcased at an industry event. At the core of the drone lies RVMT’s homegrown INDRA RV25:240N engine, touted as the “soul” of the system.
The drone is expected to have a range of 500 km, with the INDRA engine weighing just 25 kilograms, making it especially suitable for compact, high-speed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The presentation cited in the social media posts highlighted the engine’s lightweight design and potential for integration into long-range strike systems.
Notably, the INDRA engine features a hybrid propulsion system, combining micro turbojet technology with electric propulsion. This fusion is expected to significantly enhance both the endurance and speed of the drone, enabling extended loitering over target areas—a key feature of kamikaze or loitering munitions.
Such drones have gained strategic prominence, with similar platforms having played a pivotal role in recent operations, including India’s Operation Sindoor. While RVMT has yet to issue an official press release, the showcased concept suggests a major step forward in indigenous drone and propulsion system development.
Further details on specifications, timelines, and deployment plans are awaited.
