Engineering:HAL HTSE-1200
| HTSE-1200 | |
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| HTSE 1200 Turbo-shaft engine model | |
| Type | Turboshaft |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| First run | 12 February 2018[1] |
| Major applications | HAL Dhruv HAL Rudra HAL Light Combat Helicopter HAL Light Utility Helicopter |
The HAL HTSE-1200 ("Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine") is a turboshaft engine under development by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is aimed at 3.5 ton single engine class and 5-8 ton twin engine class helicopter configurations. India will need 5,000-6,000 helicopters to operate in 2020s.[2] This will be an indigenous design giving engine alternatives for the HAL-developed LUH, ALH and LCH.[3] The first run of engine was conducted in February 2018 when it achieved 76% of the rpm required.
There have been 250 tests of engine since inaugural run. The engine has been "progressing well" to have its first flight test by end of 2019. Directionally Solidified Gas Generator (GG) Turbine blades were also developed for the engine indigenously.[1][4][5]
Specifications (HTSE-1200)
Data from [6]
General characteristics
- Type: turboshaft
- Length: 51.18 inches (1.300 m)
- Diameter:
- Dry weight: 235 kilograms (518 lb)
Components
- Compressor:
- Combustors: Effusion cooled combuster
- Turbine: Free Power turbine
Performance
- Maximum power output: 1,600 shp (1,200 kW)
- Specific fuel consumption: ~0.296kg/kgf-hr
- Power-to-weight ratio:
See also
Related development
Comparable engines
- LHTEC CTS800
- MTR390
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6
- Safran Arrano
Related lists
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Annual Report 2017-18" (PDF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/Annual-2017-18.pdf. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ↑ "Hindustan Aeronautics Plans To Develop New Helicopter Engine". http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/hindustan-aeronautics-plans-develop-new-helicopter-engine.
- ↑ "Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft". http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-hals-25-kn-aero-engine-completes-inaugural-run-can-be-used-for-trainer-aircraft/articleshow/50173767.cms.
- ↑ "Annual Report 2018-19" (PDF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. https://hal-india.co.in/Common/Uploads/Finance/Annual%20Report%202018-19.pdf. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ↑ "HAL HTSE-1200 Turboshaft Engine Progressing Well". https://www.techapeek.com/2019/09/07/hal-htse-1200-turboshaft-engine-progressing-well/. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ↑ https://flickr.com/photos/delhidefencereview/40975153574/in/photostream/
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