Indian Defence Updates : S4 Star SSBN Launch,6 AMCA Canopy,110KN Engine on Tejas MK2,Ramjet on FRCV

What's Your Opinion : "Indo French 110 Kn Engine on Tejas MK2" ?

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IAF must try to design one version of AMCA with Al31F1 or Al41f1 engines. If the dateline of 2032 is not achieved then surely AMCA can fly with the Russian engines. India can go for TOT of Russian engines as well. Better to have two options for such an indigenous project. Developing and commissioning Tejas took a long long time, this must not happen with AMCA. Hopefully Kaveri will be ready to fly AMCA but it will be the first indigenous engine . So better to have a version of AMCA with proven engines like Russian Al41f1 or Al31f1 engines

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strategy to move directly from the Tejas single-engine Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) raises questions about the risks involved in bypassing an intermediate development stage. This intermediate stage would ideally include the development of a twin-engine aircraft using the indigenous Kaveri engine, which has yet to be tested in such a configuration. Here’s a critical examination of the strategic considerations in this approach:

1. Risk of Insufficient Testing for Kaveri Engines

The Kaveri engine program has faced significant challenges over its development timeline, with limitations in thrust and reliability testing. The IAF’s leap directly to AMCA, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, assumes that the Kaveri engine will perform adequately in a twin-engine setup without extensive in-field validation. An intermediate twin-engine aircraft, perhaps in the form of a prototype or limited series production, could provide the necessary data on operational durability, performance under combat conditions, and adaptability to various mission profiles. Skipping this step risks deploying unproven engines on an advanced platform, potentially compromising reliability and mission success.

2. Technology Maturity and Risk Management

The Tejas platform, while impressive, represents a different class of aircraft than the AMCA, with fewer operational complexities and lower power demands due to its single-engine design. Transitioning directly from Tejas to the AMCA increases the engineering and logistical challenges since a stealth-capable, twin-engine platform with cutting-edge systems will push the Kaveri engine to its limits. An intermediate twin-engine platform would allow the Kaveri engine to mature in a more forgiving environment and build a progressive foundation for the AMCA program.

3. Cost Implications of AMCA Failures

Developing a twin-engine aircraft with the Kaveri engine as an intermediate step may seem costly at first, but it could save resources in the long run. If the AMCA suffers from significant engine failures or underperformance due to insufficient Kaveri testing, the IAF may face considerable additional costs for retrofitting, redesigning, or even replacing engine components post-production. Developing an intermediate Kaveri-powered platform could mitigate this risk and offer more budget stability by allowing incremental improvements based on real-world feedback.

4. Optimizing Production Timelines

The IAF’s current strategy to jump directly to AMCA could face delays if the Kaveri engine reveals critical issues that need to be resolved, slowing down the entire timeline. An intermediate twin-engine project would allow India’s aerospace industry to parallelize development by addressing Kaveri’s limitations while continuing AMCA research. This way, both programs can progress with reduced dependency on each other’s schedules, leading to faster and more efficient advancements.

5. Strategic Independence and Self-Reliance

Relying on the imported GE engines for Tejas aligns with India’s immediate defense needs but does little for self-reliance in critical areas like engine technology. Bypassing an intermediate twin-engine Kaveri-powered aircraft could mean that India’s indigenous engine development remains under-validated, undermining the long-term goal of self-reliant defense. By introducing a Kaveri-powered twin-engine platform, the IAF can demonstrate genuine strides in indigenous capabilities, increasing confidence in India’s ability to produce a fully indigenous AMCA down the line.

Conclusion

Directly advancing from the Tejas to the AMCA is an ambitious strategy, but it comes with significant risks that could impact the program’s success. Developing an intermediate twin-engine aircraft with Kaveri engines offers a phased approach, enabling essential real-world testing, reducing long-term costs, and aligning better with India’s goals of defense self-reliance. This intermediate step would allow the IAF to fully understand and refine Kaveri’s performance under twin-engine conditions, making it a more reliable option for a critical platform like the AMCA.

Vande matram.

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Trusting so much on America for engines will backfire at some point . We should also look for alternatives in case if america started delays in future deliveries.

Can't we make our own engine
Don't we have the brain or capability i mean we have 1.4+ billion people can't we really why can't we reached to the private sector and then ask for every IIT or whatever we ask just tell them our specifications and tell me we need engines
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Whoever can do that definitely get the money job and many things just do it 😑
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Work with desperation necessasity is the monther of all invention then why can't we 😑

Jai Hind Vande Mataram 🧡 🤍 💚

Government may consider creation of a special purpose vehicle as a public- private partnership for development of an indigenous 90- 120 KN engine & earmark a certain amount with time limit.

Long range heavy strategic bomber planes and fifth generation stealth fighter jets planes for India 🇮🇳

Equipment import France usa isreal
Paint in India

The S4 sub satellite pics were reported from the dock few weeks back. Its not that much a surprise if its the same sub.

Never trust on China .

there are 3 right? Arihant, Arighaat and Aridhaman. Why is Aridhaman being called the 4th SSBN?

we should thank to HALand DRDO for their non stop work and upgrading indian army airforce , also we should praise these both of orgnisations,