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Sunday, November 09, 2008

India's first aero-engine 'Kaveri' may be ready in 4 years

India's first aero-engine 'Kaveri' may finally roll out in four years' time, ending decades of false starts to power the country's aspirations for an indigenous fighter aircraft.

Under plans being given final touches, European aero-engine major Snecma is expected to join hands with the DRDO to unveil the military jet engine in four years, leading to commercial production of the LCA Tejas multi-role fighters.

Apart from the four-billion Euro turnover company Snecma, Russian NPO Saturn is contending for the bid to co-develop and co-produce Kaveri engine.

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