#PlaneCarnival | AeroIndia2015 Exclusive | Nirbhay 2nd launch video

Video of India's nuclear-capable, subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay's successful 2nd launch (17 October 2014) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. Total duration is 2 minutes 14 seconds. The missile is from DRDO lab ADE lab in Bangalore. 

In the video, from 0:48 seconds onwards the missile's flight has been captured from a Jaguar deep-penetrating strike aircraft of IAF, which did the chase duties. The video is sourced from publicity materials being prepared by Indian government to showcase its missile development capabilities during Aero India 2015. It's a cleared video for public consumption. 

You can watch the video of Nirbhay's first launch here: http://bit.ly/198x16b

You can read my comprehensive report on 2nd launch of Nirbhay here: http://bit.ly/1DEgTVi

Sky thriller: When Jaguar striker chased Nirbhay missile

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Among the tweets that went viral on Oct 17, 2014, the day India successfully test-fired its first subsonic cruise missile, Nirbhay, one read, #Jaguar fighter chases Nirbhay missile! This tweet from this writer took many by surprise. Fighter plane chasing a missile was definitely a new phenomenon for many devotees following India's military might. And, two weeks after India's successful attempt of launching Nirbhay, details are now available with OneIndia about the well-coordinated ‘sky thriller' choreographed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and executed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) with support from the Indian Navy.

According to sources, the IAF readied two Sukhois (one on as a stand-by) at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station ahead of the launch. The pilots were thoroughly briefed about the designated flight-path, timing of the launch and duration of the flight. Hotlines at the DRDO's Interim Test Range (ITR) in Balasore and IAF HQ in Delhi were busy with the top brass ensuring that the missile sky chase by the fighter goes as planned.

* Pilots will have to keep a safe distance: IAF

* Inspiring role by Services, says DRDO DG

* A great coordinated effort, says ADE Director

* Chasing is a skilled job, says Tejas Test Pilot

To read the above points in detail, hit the OneIndia link: http://bit.ly/10eij8B 

Image credit: Stitch India Digital

#FridayFury | Nirbhay scores a Perfect 10 | #Update 10

DRDO Chief Dr Avinash Chander joins the celebrations at ITR soon after Nirbhay (below) mission was declared successful. 

 

And here comes the final piece (updated copy) for the day, which went live on http://news.oneindia.in/ now. Do remember where you read it first! Have a great week end! READ THE REPORT HERE.

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#FridayFury | Nirbhay launch pix from DRDO | #Update 9

#FridayFury | Video footage of today's Nirbhay launch | #Update 8

#FridayFury | Mission Accomplised: DRDO Chief | #Update 7

Photo courtesy: Manjeet Negi

Here's a 11.40 am copy I filed for OneIndia. Range and other figures will be updated in another copy set to go live in couple of hours. READ HERE.

#FridayFury | #BreakingNews | NIRBHAY SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED | #Update 6

India on Friday successfully test-fired home-grown subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. Nirbhay, with a strike range of 800-1000, km took off from the Launch Complex-3 of ITR today at 10.04 am. As per the script, it crossed all the 10 way points before hitting the designated target area. Stay tuned for more updates.

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#FridayFury | #BreakingNews | 40 minutes more to go | #Update 5

#BreakingNews #NirbhayLaunch Booster separated. Wings open. On it's way to cover intended range; about 40 minutes more.
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#FridayFury | #BreakingNews | Nirbhay test-fired at 10.04 am | #Update 4

#FridayFury | #Breaking News Final countdown to begin at 9 am | #Update-2

Nirbhay launch. File photo

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DRDO sources confirm that the final countdown will begin at 9 am. Sources also confirm that the launcher activities have been completed @ LC-3 of ITR in Chandipur. 

#FridayFury | All set for Nirbhay launch | #Update-1

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DRDO sources confirm that the launch is scheduled at around 9.30 am today from LC-3 of ITR in Chandipur.