HAL Aims to Produce 30 F-414 Engines Annually to Fulfill 120 Tejas Mk2 and 40 AMCA Mk1 Jets Order ASAP

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to significantly bolster India's defen e capabilities with the imminent local production of F-414 engines. A deal with GE Aerospace, expected to be finalized by year-end, will see HAL's Bangalore facility become a hub for manufacturing these powerful engines, crucial for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Mk1 fighter jets.

This initiative marks a major stride towards "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India), with approximately 80% of the F-414 engine components to be manufactured domestically. HAL is developing specialized capabilities to achieve this ambitious goal, reducing reliance on foreign imports for critical defen e technology.

HAL aims to produce the first "Made in India" F-414 engine within three years of the deal's conclusion. The initial contract with GE Aerospace encompasses 99 engines, primarily for the Tejas Mk2 program. However, with the IAF planning to acquire 120 Tejas Mk2 and 40 AMCA Mk1 jets, demand is projected to surge. HAL anticipates producing at least 200 engines by 2035, potentially doubling orders by 2028 to meet the growing needs of the IAF.

To sustain this ambitious production target, HAL is establishing an annual production capacity of roughly 30 F-414 engines. This capacity will not only cater to the initial demand but also ensure a steady supply of spare engines and parts over the coming decades. HAL estimates that an additional 360 engines will be required over the next 40 years to maintain the operational readiness of the Tejas Mk2 and AMCA fleets.

This long-term vision extends beyond immediate military needs. The F-414 engine production in India will drive technology transfer and skill development within the domestic aerospace sector, contributing to the country's technological advancement and economic growth.

 

[R. Singh]

Govt of India better ink deal to make GE-404 engines also along with GE-414 ! Even better make enhanced version of GE-414 (114 KN ) thrust !

 

[Andy13]

Yes. We know how good planners they are. If only they could make quickly...

 

[Fr@nk]

We will need total 1500 Ge414 engines for Tejas mk2, Amca, tedbf for full lifetime..

We must do 2 things

1) Demand 100% TOT for such huge deal

2) Both HAL and a private company should manufacture this engine.. With 2 different production line we can produce 100 engines per year.

Hal can't produce 100 engines per year by its own. We need 2 production line. One Hal second one by adani/ambani/mahindra/tat/Godrej/LT/Bf

 

[sanket]

HAL going for 30 production rate of GE-414 Engine thats sound Good, that will not impact rolling out Tejas MK2, unlike Tejas MK1A where GE is likely to have production rate of Just 16 per year, I have highlighting this for 100 times that GE should Ramp-up production rate of G-404 to 30 per yera but GE failed to do so, i would like to add TEDBF which is Twin Engine Fighter which will also required GE-414 Engine, Last para coming decades steady supply of spare engine & spare parts & HAL estimates for Next 40 years additional engines would required for this Jets this what I was saying for 100 Times when GE supplied 75 GE-404 Engine they were knowing a fighter jets requires 3.5 Engine in its Entire Life time plus spare parts & components But even then GE which is Leader & Established player for years & professionally managed failed to keep production even after signing the contract for GE-404 Engines thats kind of vision needed from world class Aero-Engine company GE should learn from HAL.

 

[Abs29]

Alas even if HAL sets up facility to manufacture 100 engines per year, it means zilch. As we have all seen in the past HAL persistently under utilizes its production capacity. It notorious for over investing in expansive installed capacity which always is underused usually by as much as 40-60% and sometimes even as much as 80%.

 

[Rinku Pandey]

Great step by HAL. Hopefully this deal will be signed once Donald ji comes to power in Jan 2025.