Dry Kaveri Engine's New Fan Design to Ensure Optimal Stealth Performance in IAF's 13-ton RSPA Bomber UCAV, Confirms GTRE

The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a leading research organization under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced significant progress in the development of its Dry Kaveri Engine.

This engine, which shares 75% commonality with the original Kaveri engine, has overcome many of its predecessor's challenges and is now poised for integration into advanced defence platforms, including the Indian Air Force's (IAF) upcoming unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).

GTRE has confirmed that the Dry Kaveri Engine has addressed all major issues that plagued the original Kaveri engine, resulting in a more reliable and efficient propulsion system. Rigorous testing has demonstrated the engine's capability to meet the demanding requirements of future defence platforms.

One of the key advancements in the Dry Kaveri is the development of a new, high distortion-capable fan. This fan is specifically designed to function with the serpentine air intake system required for the 13-ton RSPA (Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft) program. This new design ensures optimal performance even under challenging flight conditions where airflow distortion could otherwise compromise engine efficiency.

The Dry Kaveri Engine is being specifically tailored for the 13-ton RSPA program, a next-generation UCAV being developed for the IAF. This UCAV is envisioned as a strategic bomber capable of conducting high-precision strikes on enemy targets. By integrating the Dry Kaveri Engine into the RSPA platform, GTRE and DRDO aim to provide the IAF with a reliable and indigenous propulsion system for its future UCAV fleet.

The development of the 13-ton RSPA is a key element of India's broader strategy to strengthen its air combat capabilities through autonomous and remotely piloted systems. The UCAV will not only enhance the IAF's precision strike capabilities but also provide critical operational flexibility, reducing the risk to human pilots in high-risk missions.

Furthermore, the serpentine air intake design, coupled with the new fan technology in the Dry Kaveri Engine, is crucial for maintaining the stealth characteristics of the RSPA. This design minimizes the radar cross-section of the engine intake, making the UCAV less detectable by enemy radar systems.

As the Dry Kaveri Engine undergoes further testing and integration, its eventual deployment in the 13-ton RSPA will be a significant milestone for India's defence industry. This achievement will not only enhance the operational readiness of the IAF but also serve as a testament to India's growing capabilities in defence innovation and unmanned systems development.

 

[sanket]

Hope it will have Thrust around 50 to 54 kN, Great Job done by GTRE Congrates

 

[swatkats_razor]

Finally, some progress.

 

[Rajesh]

GTRE in collaboration with Rolls Royce must generate 60 KN dry thrust in Kaveri-2.0 engines !

 

[Satish]

GTRE in collaboration with Rolls Royce must generate 60 KN dry thrust in Kaveri-2.0 engines !

You just flow the money, develop a strong management or specific committee to monitor, overlook periodically, and do a proper, unbiased audit report, and GTRE will deliver.

 

[Mahesh rathi]

Don't worry. Our IAF will modify its requirements of thrust or weight or ratios in such a way that it will send HAL or DRDO back to the drawing board for another few years...and once they deliver, the IAF will take another decade to give them "operational clearance." They did it with the Tejas. And money can be made only from foreign suppliers...that's the bitter truth. Let's face it.

 

[Akshat]

Finally, some progress.

We have been seeing such 'progress' since 2002. But it never works. Nothing where GTRE and most of the things where DRDO is involved won't work. And will be massively delayed.

 

[Akshat]

You just flow the money, develop a strong management or specific committee to monitor, overlook periodically, and do a proper, unbiased audit report, and GTRE will deliver.

Well money has been flowing for decades. And my question is, lets say we audit them. And the report finds out that GTRE officials are not working properly. Then what? You can't fire them, you can't hold back their promotions, you can't stop or cut their salaries. So what will you even do with such audits?

 

[Akshat]

Don't worry. Our IAF will modify its requirements of thrust or weight or ratios in such a way that it will send HAL or DRDO back to the drawing board for another few years...and once they deliver, the IAF will take another decade to give them "operational clearance." They did it with the Tejas. And money can be made only from foreign suppliers...that's the bitter truth. Let's face it.

Lol...operational clearance to Tejas came from DRDO, not IAF. DRDO itself had given in writing to MoD and IAF that Tejas must not be used for any combat operations under any circumstances whatsoever, till 2018. Not my words, these are the official documents from DRDO.

 

[Preet]

We have been seeing such 'progress' since 2002. But it never works. Nothing where GTRE and most of the things where DRDO is involved won't work. And will be massively delayed.

U are someone who doesnt know failures are part n parcel of R&D.. what a noob.. DRDO has tonnes of successful projects, few failures and keyboard warriors like u start judging the researchers..

 

[Sandeep]

The indigenous dry Kaveri engine is a very important and critical technology that we need to design, develop and manufacture it 100% indigenously. Creating a stealth engine is another key technology and capability that we need to develop for the stealth UCAV Ghatak.

If we want to develop an engine to replace the F404 and F414 engines that we will use on the Tejas MK1A and MK2 models then we will have to design, develop and manufacture a completely brand new engine and core.