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India's Kaveri Derivative Engine Tops 48 kN Thrust in Russian Trials

Original: JUST IN: India’s Kaveri Dry Engine Crosses 48 kN Thrust in Russia DRDO’s Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) has reportedly a

India's DRDO says its Kaveri Derivative Engine has achieved 48.5 kN of dry thrust in flight trials in Russia, exceeding its roughly 46 kN target. The engine was tested aboard a modified Il-76 flying testbed. The milestone is being read as a step forward for India's long-struggling indigenous jet engine programme and its ambitions for future fighter and UAV propulsion.

Why now: Reports of the engine exceeding its thrust target mark a notable milestone for India's indigenous defence technology efforts.

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• JUST IN: India’s Kaveri Dry Engine Crosses 48 kN Thrust in Russia DRDO’s Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) has reportedly achieved 48.5 kN of dry thrust, surpassing its ~46 kN target during trials in Russia. The engine underwent flight testing aboard a modified Il-76 at · beatsinbrief · 337

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