Summary
The engines, called NJ‑05, NJ‑50 and NJ‑100, give different amounts of push, from five to one hundred kilograms.
They are designed for unmanned aerial vehicles, drone‑catching systems and compact missile projects.
Key Points
4 points1
Three indigenous micro gas turbine engines were unveiled.
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NJ‑05 provides five kilograms of thrust, NJ‑50 provides fifty kilograms, and NJ‑100 provides one hundred kilograms.
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The engines can power small drones, systems that intercept other drones, and miniature missiles.
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Building them in India supports the country’s goal of using its own advanced technology.
New Words to Learn
8 wordspropulsion
the way something is pushed forward
turbine
a fast‑spinning part that creates power
thrust
the force that moves an object forward
indigenous
made inside the country
aerospace
technology for aircraft and space travel
missile
a fast flying weapon
interceptor
a device that catches or stops other flying objects
self‑reliance
being able to do things without outside help
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