uddu wrote: ↑23 Mar 2026 09:13
bkswarti wrote: ↑23 Mar 2026 08:52
How reliable is this source. Hoping this is true.
There is another news which states that GTRE has not made claim of 90KN thrust but 85+. Even if it's 85+ will take care of covering for the Tejas MK1 and MK1A fleet.
To make this happen, the initial Kaveri that comes out with 82KN thrust should be going on the initial lot of 40 Tejas MK1. For sure these need upgraded to MK1A standard as well. Then when the Kaveri 2.0 WITH 85+KN comes the rest of the Tejas MK1A will be taken care by Kaveri 2.0
Above these we will need a larger one that can replace the F414 that gives around 100KN+ or so. This can be based on the tech that has been developed for the Kaveri 2.0. This should be going on into the Tejas MK2. Probably around 200 plus Tejas MK2 will be needed and that many engines.
We've had a lot of ideas, but here’s where things actually stand. We have a few prototypes that have gone through ground testing and some tests in the FTB. There have been some changes, including a new A/B section and other optimizations. Here’s what comes next:
1. Build another prototype with the necessary optimization
2. Go through the ground tests
3. Do the flying tests again
4. Certify it for integration
5. Integration with the AC
6. Integration testing (This will take quite a bit of time if the performance/weight parameters are different from the GE engines)
7. Recertification with the new engine.
Since this is a new engine and our team hasn’t integrated a modern engine with a modern fighter before, the process will take some time.
On the bright side, there’s a lot of positive news. DRDO is working on a more advanced ground-test facility and is searching for an FTB. There are updates on improved tooling, such as presses and forges, and some breakthroughs in metallurgy. These are all good signs, but we shouldn’t expect to see a fully integrated Tejas MKx fighter with Kaveri x.x for at least 7 to 10 years..
