Is AMCA possible?
The AMCA is currently the only fifth generation fighter under development in India, expected to get Ministry of Defence approval in 2022….HAL AMCA.
| Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Status | Under development (Prototype production phase) |
| Primary users | Indian Air Force (intended) Indian Navy (intended) |
Does India have jet engine technology?
An Indian design, the Kaveri was originally intended to power production models of the HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) being built by the Aeronautical Development Agency….GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri.
| GTX-35VS Kaveri | |
|---|---|
| Type | Afterburning turbofan |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Gas Turbine Research Establishment |
| First run | 1996 |
Which countries make fighter jet engine?
List of countries by aircraft and spacecraft exports
| # | Country | Country’s main aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky Aircraft, Gulfstream Aerospace |
| 2 | France | Airbus, Dassault Aviation, ATR, Arianespace |
| 3 | Germany | Airbus |
| 4 | Canada | Bombardier |
Is India buying new fighter jets?
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday said the Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking forward the proposed procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) and that it would be carried out under the Make in India initiative. It was billed as one of the world’s biggest military procurement programmes in recent years.
Can this firm give India its first indigenous jet engine?
Poeir Jets Private Limited is an R&D firm which can give India its first indigenous jet engine. The company decided to make its own gas-turbine engine only two years ago.
Why India needs a high-thrust engine for its fighter jets?
The development of a new high-thrust engine will rid India of its crippling dependence on Russia and the West for engines to power its fighters. A homegrown engine will raise the level of indigenous content in future Indian fighter jets and bring down their cost significantly.
Will Safran Power India’s 5th generation fighter jet?
This plan to power India’s 5th generation fighter jet with an indigenous engine is in line with the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) demand to ensure self-reliance. French jet engine manufacturer Safran has reportedly agreed to provide a complete technology transfer to aid the engine development.
Will the AMCA fighter of the IAF be equipped with new engine?
While the new engine may not be ready in time for the first few squadrons of the AMCA fighter of the IAF, the future squadrons may be equipped with it. The development of a new high-thrust engine will rid India of its crippling dependence on Russia and the West for engines to power its fighters.