GE Engine Costs Triple for India’s AMCA Program as Government Explores Alternatives
The cost of General Electric F414 engines for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has reportedly tripled, prompting the Indian government to explore alternative options from Rolls-Royce and Safran amid potential project delays.
The cost of General Electric (GE) F414 engines for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has reportedly tripled, representing a 300% increase. According to corroborated reports, this surge in pricing, combined with supply issues, is facing potential delays and timeline impacts for the AMCA project. In response, the Indian government is exploring alternative engine options, including proposals from Rolls-Royce and Safran.
Regarding the Rolls-Royce proposal, defence.in reported that the company is developing a 120kN-class fighter engine for the AMCA. The report states that two of nine foundational technological components for this engine have already been developed locally in India. Rolls-Royce projects that all nine foundational technological components will be finalized by the end of the first quarter of the current year.
In a separate development regarding air mobility, idrw.org reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates a fleet of 17 IL-76 heavy transport aircraft and has 11 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in service. The outlet noted that production of the C-17 Globemaster III has been closed. Consequently, India is considering developing its own heavy transport aircraft to replace aging IL-76s and address limited C-17 expansion options.
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