A group of students from the Schools of Engineering of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University have been selected to participate in the prestigious Aero Design West 2013 competition to be held in California, USA from April 12 to 14.
This international competition is organised by the Schools of Engineering (SAE) International in collaboration with organisations like NASA and lockheed Martin. Teams from reputed universities from across the world are participating in the event.
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) students have designed and built an aircraft from balsa wood, whose combined length, width and height is 225 inches, weight is less than three and a half kg and it can carry a payload of around 10 kg.
This aircraft is powered by an internal combustion engine. The aircraft can fly up to a height of 1,000 feet, while it flies with 120 km/h.
Expressing his satisfaction over the selection of KIIT students in the competition, KIIT & KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta said a high level of creativity and innovation are the secrets of their success. It is a matter of pride both for KIIT and Odisha.