New Delhi: The maiden test-firing of India’s first indigenous 1500 horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks was held at Mysuru in Karnataka on Wednesday. Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane presided over the test-firing at BEML’s Engine division in Mysuru and stated that it was a transformative second which can improve India’s navy capabilities.
The Defence Ministry stated in a press release stated, “The achievement heralds a new era in the country’s defence capabilities, showcasing the technological prowess and commitment to self-reliance in defence technologies.”
1500 HP engine
It stated that the engine represents a “paradigm shift” in navy propulsion programs, possessing “cutting-edge features” equivalent to excessive power-to-weight ratio, operability in excessive circumstances together with excessive altitudes, sub-zero temperatures, and desert environments.
The ministry stated that the 1500 HP engine represents a “paradigm shift” in navy propulsion programs, possessing cutting-edge options equivalent to excessive power-to-weight ratio and operability in excessive circumstances together with excessive altitudes, sub-zero temperatures, and desert environments. Equipped with superior applied sciences, the engine stands on par with essentially the most superior engines globally.
The Chief Managing Director of BEML, Shantanu Roy, stated that the accomplishment solidifies BEML’s place as a key contributor to defence manufacturing in the nation, underscoring its dedication to serving the nation’s wants in this crucial sector.
The first test-firing of the 1500 HP engine signifies the completion of Generation One, specializing in know-how stabilisation, the ministry stated, including that Generation Two will see BEML producing engines for numerous trials at Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, a DRDO laboratory, and their integration into precise automobiles for person testing.
Slated for completion by mid-2025
The venture is slated for completion by mid-2025. The venture, initiated in August 2020, has been meticulously structured into 5 main milestones, making certain well timed completion and adherence to high quality requirements, it stated.
The Defence Secretary additionally inaugurated the ‘Wall of Fame’ to recognise the extraordinary efforts of the BEML workforce. “It symbolises their contribution towards advancing the defence capabilities of the country and achieving milestones in indigenous technological innovation,” it added.
Senior civil and navy officers of the Ministry of Defence; trade companions and officers of BEML Ltd had been current on the event.
