Kaveri Engine Progress Signals Maturity

The indigenous Kaveri engine has achieved a major milestone with successful full afterburner tests, signalling significant progress towards self-reliance in propulsion.

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Conducted at a high-altitude test facility, these trials validated the engine's performance at maximum thrust. This development boosts the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), which has long faced challenges in perfecting the Kaveri's core.

The indigenous Kaveri engburner tests, signalling significant Although the original Kaveri fell short of thrust requirements for the Tejas LCA, the mature technology is now being repurposed for other platforms. These include powering India's future Unmanned Strike Air Vehicle (USAV) and serving as a technological baseline for the upcoming 110kN AMCA engine. The successful test demonstrates improved thermal management and material integrity in the afterburner section.