Wednesday, April 27 2005 14:10 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Balasore: 'Lakshya' the pilot-less target aircraft (PTA) was test-flown for the second time in three days from the integrated test range (ITR) at Chandipur, in Orissa, about 15 km from Balasore today (Apr 27, 2005), Defence sources said.

The indigenously developed micro-light aircraft was test flown at 11:43 hrs (IST). It was tested from the ITR on Monday (Apr 25, 2005).

Designed by Aeronautical Developmental Establishment, Bangalore, 'Lakshya' can perform discreet aerial reconnaissance of battlefield and target acquisition, the sources said.

A sub-sonic re-usable aerial target system, the six-feet long 'Lakshya' is remote controlled from the ground and is fitted with a digitally controlled engine, the sources said.

Tested several times earlier, it has been deployed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in border areas.