BANSHEE EAT
The Banshee EAT is an unmanned aerial target drone used by the Indian Navy and other armed forces for air defence training and weapon testing. Rather than carrying weapons, it acts as a simulated enemy aircraft or missile, allowing air defence crews to practice detection, tracking, and engagement in realistic conditions.
Powered by a rear-mounted Cyclone jet engine, the Banshee EAT is capable of flying at various speeds and altitudes to replicate different aerial threats. It is equipped with a digital autopilot system, GPS, telemetry, and waypoint navigation, enabling it to follow pre-programmed flight paths accurately and safely without a pilot onboard.
The drone helps evaluate the effectiveness of air defence systems, radar operators, missile crews, and naval gunnery teams. By providing a realistic moving target, it allows military personnel to train under conditions similar to actual combat scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
Type Air Defence Training Target Drone
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 2.9 m
Weight 74 kg
Fuel Capacity 32 litres
Speed 50–135 m/s (180–486 km/h)
Operating Altitude 5–8000 m
Operating Range Up to 100 km
Endurance 35–45 minutes
Engine Rear-mounted Cyclone Jet Engine
Navigation Digital Autopilot, GPS, Telemetry, Waypoint Navigation
Payload AMDI / Luneburg Reflector
Importance
Used for air defence weapon testing.
Trains radar and missile operators.
Simulates enemy aircraft and incoming threats.
Improves combat readiness of naval and military personnel.
Provides realistic target practice without risking human pilots.
Interesting Fact
The Banshee EAT is often called a target drone because its primary purpose is to be tracked or engaged by air defense systems during training exercises. It plays a vital role in ensuring that naval and military crews remain prepared to respond effectively to real aerial threats.
Powered by a rear-mounted Cyclone jet engine, the Banshee EAT is capable of flying at various speeds and altitudes to replicate different aerial threats. It is equipped with a digital autopilot system, GPS, telemetry, and waypoint navigation, enabling it to follow pre-programmed flight paths accurately and safely without a pilot onboard.
The drone helps evaluate the effectiveness of air defence systems, radar operators, missile crews, and naval gunnery teams. By providing a realistic moving target, it allows military personnel to train under conditions similar to actual combat scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
Type Air Defence Training Target Drone
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 2.9 m
Weight 74 kg
Fuel Capacity 32 litres
Speed 50–135 m/s (180–486 km/h)
Operating Altitude 5–8000 m
Operating Range Up to 100 km
Endurance 35–45 minutes
Engine Rear-mounted Cyclone Jet Engine
Navigation Digital Autopilot, GPS, Telemetry, Waypoint Navigation
Payload AMDI / Luneburg Reflector
Importance
Used for air defence weapon testing.
Trains radar and missile operators.
Simulates enemy aircraft and incoming threats.
Improves combat readiness of naval and military personnel.
Provides realistic target practice without risking human pilots.
Interesting Fact
The Banshee EAT is often called a target drone because its primary purpose is to be tracked or engaged by air defense systems during training exercises. It plays a vital role in ensuring that naval and military crews remain prepared to respond effectively to real aerial threats.