Archive · 19 Sep 2025
India to Test Kaveri Engine on Su-30 Fighters
India is working on improving an aircraft engine called Kaveri.
They plan to test it on Su-30 fighter jets, like how other countries test their engines.
The Kaveri engine was originally made for the Tejas fighter jet.
The goal is to speed up testing and become less dependent on other countries for these technologies.
The engine may also be used in drones, such as the Ghatak drone.
The success relies on support and money for the project.
GTRE plans to use Su-30MKI fighters for Kaveri engine testing.
Testing on Su-30s could shorten the certification timeline.
Kaveri was originally for the Tejas fighter.
The engine is being adapted for use in drones, like Ghatak.
Success depends on IAF support and funding.
- Who
- GTRE
- What
- Plans to test the Kaveri engine using Su-30MKI fighters.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To cut certification time and strengthen aerospace self-reliance.
- Engine Name
- Kaveri
- Developer
- GTRE
- Test Bed
- Su-30MKI fighters
- Original Purpose
- Tejas
- Potential Use
- Drones like Ghatak
- Dry Thrust
- 49–51 kN
