Posted On: 15 DEC 2021 10:48PM by PIB Chennai
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), a premier establishment of DRDO is involved in the design and development of Battle tanks for Indian Army. CVRDE has taken initiative to develop indigenous engine to power futuristic combat vehicles. In this regard CVRDE designed 600 hp engine ab-initio, which is compact, efficient, light weight due to incorporation of advanced technologies. The engine is comparable to contemporary battle tank engines. M/s Ashok Leyland, Chennai, a leading automotive industry is identified as Development cum Production Partner by CVRDE for manufacturing of 600 hp engine. M/s.c Ashok Leyland had applied modern & innovative methods and completed manufacturing of engine in a record time despite total lockdown due to COVID-19.
Shri Pravin K Mehta, Distinguished Scientist and Director General (ACE), inaugurated the testing of CVRDE-DRDO Developed 600 hp engine in the presence of Shri V. Balamurugan Director, CVRDE, other directors of DRDO ACE cluster and Dr. N Saravanan, CTO, Shri R Rajesh, Head- Defence & Shri Krishnan sadagopan, Head-Engine Development of Ashok Leyland on
15th Dec 2021 at Engine Development Centre, Ashok Leyland, Vellivoyalchavadi, Chennai. This inauguration also marks a major milestone in iconic week under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.
Successful induction of 600 hp engine in Indian Army through the indigenous efforts of DRDO and Indian industry will result in development of series of engines for other battle tanks.This will lead to self-reliance in Tank Engine technology, which in turn result in plethora of advantages viz., Spin off technology for other applications, savings in FE, export of tank engines and generation of employment in Indian industry. according to the press release issued by CVRDE.
BEML has initiated the process of Design, Development and Supply of 1500 HP engines to the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, DRDO. The engine will be used on the Future Main Battle Tank being developed by CVRDE and is designed to work in extreme environmental conditions.
In this regard, BEML has inaugurated the Engine Design & Development Centre at their Mysore Complex today. The Centre will support the development of a 1500 hp engine for futuristic tanks along with other engines.
CMD BEML inagurated Design and Development Centre at Mysuru Complex
About BEML Mysuru Complex
BEML Limited, the trusted name for over 52 years in the mining and construction industry, channels its expertise into the priority sector of energy with the manufacture of fuel-efficient diesel engines. Established in the year 1991 in Mysuru, with technical know-how from Komatsu Japan, BEML diesel engines are built for maximum reliability, high performance and lasting value. These engines are backed by the facility of application engineering, multi-location sales & service network and rehabilitation facility.
Engine Division manufactures heavy duty Diesel Engines for application on a wide variety of Earth Moving, Mining and Construction Machinery and Defence Equipment. Apart from these, the engines are also offered for other industrial applications as well as diesel generator sets. BEML Engines are used on Bull Dozers, Dump Trucks, Motor Graders, Wheel Loaders, Pipe Layers, Hydraulic Excavators, Loading Shovels, C Crane, Aircraft Towing Tractors, Backhoe Loaders, Water Sprinklers and Heavy Duty Trucks. These Engines are capable of operations over a wide terrain right from sea level conditions to high altitude (19,000ft) as well as under sub-zero condition
