Kadet

is a leading Aerospace and Defence

company producing Unmanned Systems

l Our products act as aerial targets

and fulfill Intelligence, Surveillance
& Reconnaissance (ISR) roles for
military customers

l Our products provide high

resolution aerial imagery and
ability to integrate a variety of
subsystems to our industrial and
non military customers
 Management

Surendra K Khaitan Maj Gen J S Mahil, AVSM Avdhesh Khaitan Dr Dhaval Makhecha
Co Founder (Veteran) Co Founder Director - Technical
Chief Mentor Dhaval is heading the R&D
Mr Khaitan provides Avdhesh is the CEO and is
valuable guidance and Gen Mahil is the Chief Mentor spearheading Kadet DS to Activities at Kadet DS. An
business mentoring to and Strategist and KadetDS become a “global player” engineer with a PhD in
Kadet DS. With his draws upon his taking advantage of its global Aerospace Engineering from
extensive experience in professionalism, military business cooperation and Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
various industries experience and in depth alliance State University (Virginia Tech),
including tea, real estate knowledge to be able to offer USA, with 15+ years of
and engineering solutions cutting edge equipment to the experience in Aerospace and
he guides Kadet DS in defence forces. Automotive Domains, Team
Business Management. Building, Project Planning and
Execution, Product
Development, Manufacturing,
Joint collaboration with global
corporations.
 Technical Competency & Capability
l All design, manufacturing and operation of the Unmanned Systems is conducted in
accordance with internationally approved standards and processes of Kadet DS.

l Kadet DS capabilities include the following: Long Term Agreement

with a Global OEM to co
l System Design & Engineering develop and manufacture
Aerial Target System The
l Manufacturing: Machining, Structural and Composites OEM would purchase the
Aerial Target System to
l Command and Control: Integration of Avionics and Electronics
support the “Make in
l Assembly & Integration India” Program.

l Validation/Field User Trials/Logistics Support

MoU with National Aerospace Lab (NAL)
l Life Cycle Support and Periodic Improvements
Kadet Core Competence

Air Vehicle & GCS: Development,

Life Cycle Support and Periodic Production & Prototype
Improvements

Validation/Field User Trials/Logistic

Support Payload, Launch & Recovery:
Development, Integration, Prototype &
Assembly & Integration Production

C2 and Integration of Electronic

Packages Prototype System including Validation &
User Trials
Manufacturing Strength:
Machining, Structures, Composites

System Design & Engineering ESP package including Documentation,

Training, Mfg & Supply of Spares, SMT,
STE
Infrastructure & Land
l Kadet DS has capabilities to design, manufacture, test, operate and repair Unmanned Systems.

l The production and final integration, check out, repair and configuration is to be conducted in
the specialized facility (“existing”) in Kolkata.

l Equipment Include, inter alia, Aircraft Design & Simulation Tools, CAD/CAM, 3D Machining
Centres, Test Rigs, Engine Test Equipment, Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, Composite
Fabrication Equipment, Hand Tools and High Speed Cameras

l The facility comprises of an area of 10,000sq feet which is held on lease by Kadet DS in a
secured and gated industrial complex under the name and style of “Srijan Industrial Logistics
Park”. The Unit is located on NH-6, Bombay Road with suitable access to air, sea and road
transportation. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located at a distance of 35
Km and the Kolkata Port is located at a distance of 20 Km. Sufficient Area is available for
capacity expansion.

l All design, manufacturing and operation of the Unmanned Systems is conducted in

accordance with internationally approved standards and processes of Kadet DS.
Aerial Targets Product Line

AERIAL TARGETS

K-JX2 NG Aerial Target K-JX3 Aerial Target

JX2 NG BVR Aerial Target

Made in India and “IDDM Compliant” with over 50% Indigenious Content
JX2 NG BVR Aerial Target

l DESIGNED FOR
• Firings with RF and IR Guided Missiles

• Firings with Guns

• Threat Replication of Incoming Attacks of UAVs, Aircraft

l FITTING YOUR NEEDS

• Realistic Threat Replication (Agility, Flight Performance)

• Day and Night Operations

•
Key Vehicle Specifications
Propulsion Gasoline Engine
Maximum Speed( at S/L) >50 m/s (Clean
Configuration)
Maximum Altitude 2,000 m
Control Range >25km (LOS)
Endurance >45 min
Maximum Take-Off Weight 30 kg
(MTOW)
Launch Catapult
Recovery Parachute
Internal Payload Scoring System/Radar
Augmentation (Luneberg
Lense)
External Payload IR Augmentation
 OTHER FEATURES:

Stabilization: Typical Payloads:

Integrated Avionics
with Digital Passive RCS
Autopilot Amplifiers (0.2 sq m
to 1 sq m)
Tracking & Telemetry:
Integrated GPS, Night Flying Kit
Autonomous Reflective Tape
Waypoint Navigation
and Digital Miss Distance
Telemetry Systems Indicators
(Operating
Frequency Band: 900
Mhz)
JX3 Jet Powered Aerial Target

Made in India and “IDDM Compliant”

JX3 Jet Powered Aerial Target
l DESIGNED FOR

• Firings with RF and IR Guided Missiles

• Firings with Guns

• Threat Replication of Incoming Attacks of UAVs, Aircraft

• GBAD, SBAD and ABAD

l FITTING YOUR NEEDS

• Realistic Threat Replication (Agility, Flight Performance)

• Day and Night Operations

•
Key Vehicle Specifications
Propulsion Jet Engine
Maximum Speed( at S/L) >140 m/s

Maximum Altitude 6,000 m

Control Range >75km (LOS)
Endurance >45 min
Maximum Take-Off Weight 60 kg
(MTOW)
Launch Catapult
Recovery Parachute
Internal Payload Scoring System/Radar
Augmentation (Luneberg
Lense), Low Level Kit
External Payload IR Augmentation
 OTHER FEATURES:

Stabilization: Typical Payloads:

Integrated Avionics
with Digital Passive RCS
Autopilot Amplifiers (0.1 sq m
to 5 sq m)
Tracking & Telemetry:
Integrated GPS, IR Flares & Smoke
Autonomous
Waypoint Navigation Scoring System
and Digital (Acoustic Miss
Telemetry Systems Distance Indicator
(Operating for Real Time
Frequency Band: 900 Evaluation of Firing
Mhz) Results)
Aerial Target Launcher

Modular Bungee Powered

Catapult Launcher
Customer Feedback
Campaign Preparation and Execution

l Program Management Activities: e.g. Point of Contact for Customer issues, project planning,
scheduling, mission planning.
l Transportation of equipment to Trial Location and return to Kolkata after the campaign.

l Shipment of spare Aerial Targets from Kolkata to Trial Location and back to Kolkata after
Campaign.
l Deployment of Kadet DS personnel to place of performance including travel and
accommodation.
l Build up of all Aerial Targets and performance of inspection procedure according to Kadet DS
standard procedures.
l Set-up of ground support equipment and preparation of Aerial Targets including spare parts.

l Execution of Aerial Target missions.

l Tear-Down of ground support equipment and remaining Aerial Targets.

l Packing and transportation back to Kolkata.

Kadet would be able to undertake a maximum of 4 missions per working day of 8 hours.
Logistics & Campaign Preparation Timelines
Team Size: 6 Personnel for undertaking upto 4 Flights
Per Day.

Typical Mission : 6 Days. 3 Preparation Days, 2 Firing Days

and 1 Pack Up Day

During Preparation Days, Upto 8 Targets can

be prepared, Launcher and GCS Setup,
Ground Tests Undertaken.

Area for Launch: 20 Metres X 20 Metres with

upto 1,000 Metres clear area in front of
the launcher.
Area for Recovery: 100 Meters X 100 Meters (Flat Area)
Area for Assembly: 20 Meters X 20 Meters
Area for Storage: 10 Meters x 10 Meters
Area for GCS 3 Meters X 3 Meters

Electricity: 220 V AC, required in Assembly Area,

Launch Area and for GCS Operation
 Executed Aerial Target Projects
l Bharat Electronics Limited: AAD Schilka Upgrade Program (2008)

l L&T Engineering Limited : Aerial Target Services and Support ADFCR Trials (2015)

l Bharat Electronics Limited: ADFCR Program (2018) Ongoing Contract

l Indian Army: Long Term Contract for Supply of Low Cost Targets for Layers Training
(RCA) (Ongoing Contract)

l Export of Aerial Target to countries in Europe and South Asia (Ongoing Contract)
Questions and Discussions

Presented By:

Avdhesh Khaitan
CEO & Founder
Mob: +91 98300 67989
Email: ceo@kadet-uav.com
Website: www.kadet-uav.com