India's first indigenous engine for battle tanks.

Defence PSU Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) carried out the maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously made 1500 HP engine for main battle tanks. This is a far-reaching milestone as the country had lacked engine-related technology.

The test-firing was conducted at BEML's engine division in the presence of the Defence Secretary. The1500 HP engine represents a paradigm shift in military propulsion systems, possessing cutting-edge features such as high power-to-weight ratio, operability in extreme conditions including high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures and desert environments.

The phases of development :-

 * Generation One. The test firing of the 1500 HP engine where the focus is on technology stabilisation.

 * Generation Two. BEML will produce engines for various trials at Combat Vehicles Research and

                                and Development Establishment for their integration into actual vehicles for user

                                testing.

 * The project is slated for completion by mid-2025.

 * The project was initiated in Aug 2020.

Courtesy. Mayank Singh in the NIE.

My take

A great milestone in indigenous technological innovation! BZ to BEML!!

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