Drona (simulator)
| Drona | |
|---|---|
| Type | Virtual firearms training simulator |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Simulator Development Division |
| Manufacturer | 515 Army Base Workshop |
Drona is a small-arms range training simulator for imparting realistic and cost-effective simulator-based weapons training. It was developed by Simulator Development Division[1] and made by the 515 Army Base Workshop as both units are under the Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME).[2]
Drona is an electronic and software-based equipment which reduces expenditure on ammunition, logistics and time spent on regular troop training by 40 to 50 per cent.[1]
Development
[edit]In 2002, it's reported that Egypt, Myanmar and Sri Lanka made orders for the Drona.[3]
Kit
[edit]Drona's equipment comprises either a single-lane or multi-lane (usually eight) firing stations connected to an instructor's server. Weapons such as the SLR, the 7.62mm LMG and the INSAS assault rifle/light machine gun can be used.[1] At the firing station, user is shown computer-generated images to simulate different kinds of terrain and conditions. Other options include day and night firing, right and left-handed use and bi-lingual instructions in English and Hindi.
An instructor will sit in a sound-proof AC cabin to observe and guide the trainee.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "EME unveils 'Drona' on eve of 57th anniversary". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 October 2000. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 16 Aug 2012.
- ^ Press Trust of India (2013-02-06). "Army base workshop develops simulators". Business Standard.
- ^ "EME's small arms training simulator in demand". The Times of India. 2002-10-10.