Counter UAV Systems of India

[Gautam]

 

[Gautam]

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[Gautam]

 

[jmaxwell_]

can we do the same with Pilatus PC-7 for anti dron operation?

there is one Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano is availabe for import

can the HAL HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) be equipped with gun and related system to make it a drone hunter? is it possible ?

I'm seeing some articles show up in my feed regarding Embraer making a sales pitch to the USAF for picking the Tucano with an "AI brain" for counter-drone air patrol. Basically, using 3 droptanks for air patrol, Maven for cueing and 70mm LGRs for the kaboom.

If USAF bites (not sure it will), HAL has an opportunity to pitch HTT-40 in a similar role. Though likely, it will need to design a Mk2 to up the endurance and increase the number of hardpoints.

AI-generated stats below:

Parameter	A-29 Super Tucano	HAL HTT-40
MTOW	~5,400 kg (GlobalSecurity)	~2,800 kg (GlobalMilitary.net)
External payload (max)	~1,500–1,550 kg (GlobalSecurity)	Not clearly specified; limited (light weapons capability only) (GlobalMilitary.net)
Internal fuel endurance	~2.6–3.4 hours (typical internal fuel only) (GlobalSecurity)	Not explicitly published; estimated ~2–3 hours class (inferred from trainer role & range ~1000 km) (GlobalMilitary.net)
Endurance with external tanks	Up to ~7–8+ hours (GlobalSecurity)	Not specified / typically not configured for long-endurance external fuel ops
External hardpoints / stations	5 (4 wing + 1 centerline) (Air & Space Forces Magazine)	Not officially specified; likely 2–4 light pylons (if armed variant) (limited evidence) (GlobalMilitary.net)