HAL HTSE-1200

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.

HTSE-1200
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

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

Performance

  • Maximum power output: 1,600 shp (1,200 kW)
  • Specific fuel consumption: ~0.296kg/kgf-hr
  • Power-to-weight ratio:
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References
  1. "Annual Report 2017-18" (PDF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  2. "Hindustan Aeronautics Plans To Develop New Helicopter Engine". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. "Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  4. "Annual Report 2018-19" (PDF). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. "HAL HTSE-1200 Turboshaft Engine Progressing Well". Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  6. https://flickr.com/photos/delhidefencereview/40975153574/in/photostream/
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