HAL strike engine deal for India’s future choppers
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have entered a final agreement to collaborate on the development and manufacturing of a new-generation helicopter engine, known as the Aravalli engine. This 3,500 to 4,000 shaft horsepower (shp) engine is set to power HAL's upcoming 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval variant, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
The name Aravalli is derived from the world's oldest mountain range, symbolizing the engine's role in bolstering India's critical aerospace propulsion technologies. The joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd, will handle design, development, manufacturing, supply, and lifecycle support for the engine. This partnership aims to strengthen India's self-reliance in aerospace engineering and foster the growth of a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem.
Experts from both companies are optimistic about the Aravalli engine's potential applications, including military rotorcraft, offshore transportation, utility missions, and VIP transport. The programme also emphasizes the development of advanced design methods, modern manufacturing processes, testing, and lifecycle support, adhering to international aerospace standards.
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