| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Location | Chandigarh, Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility |
| Facility | Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) |
| Test Objective | High-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system |
| Key Agencies Involved | Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Primary Focus | Validation of pilot-saving technology during emergencies |
| Safety Features Confirmed | Smooth canopy cutting, correct ejection sequence, safe dummy recovery |
| Equipment Used | Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) front section, solid rocket motors |
| Testing Methodology | Dual-sled setup with controlled high-speed propulsion |
| Monitoring Tools | Instrumented Anthropomorphic Test Dummy, high-speed cameras |
| Certification Observers | Indian Air Force, Institute of Aerospace Medicine |
| Significance | Places India among few nations capable of testing advanced escape systems |
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