Source: ET
Context: The Kaveri engine, an indigenous gas turbine engine developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under DRDO, has been cleared for inflight testing.
About Kaveri Engine:
- Developed by: Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), under DRDO.
- History:
- Initiated in 1986 for powering the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
- Experienced setbacks and was decertified for the LCA program but repurposed for UAVs.
- Revival efforts in 2016 with SAFRAN partnership for technical assistance.
- Features:
- Current version produces 49-51 kN thrust, suitable for UAVs like Ghatak UCAV.
- Future plans include integrating an afterburner to achieve 73-75 kN thrust for advanced applications.
- Tested extensively in high-altitude simulations (Russia) and ground trials (India).
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