Test-Firing of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine | 21 Mar 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the Defence Secretary presided over the maiden test-firing of the country's first indigenously-made 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML Limited’s (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited) Engine division in Mysuru complex.

• The 1500 HP engine represents a paradigm shift in military propulsion systems, possessing cutting-edge features such as a high power-to-weight ratio, and operability in extreme conditions, including high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures and desert environments.
  • Equipped with advanced technologies, the engine stands on par with the most advanced engines globally,
• India has many main battle tanks (MBTs), including the T-90M Bhishma, ARJUN MBT, and K-9 Vajra.
• BEML Limited, a ‘Schedule ‘A’ Company under the Ministry of Defence, plays a pivotal role and serves India’s core sectors like Defence, Rail, Power, Mining and Infrastructure.

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