India Nears GE Deal for 113 GE-404 Engines for LCA Mk1A
Why in the news
Shortly after clearing a large fighter jet order, India moved close to signing the engine contract for those aircraft.
Key facts
- Engine supplier: US firm General Electric (GE).
- Engine model: GE-404; quantity: 113 engines.
- Deal value: about $1 billion.
- Aircraft powered: the indigenous LCA Tejas Mark 1A.
Related order
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Aircraft order | 97 additional LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets |
| Order value | ₹62,000 crore |
| Engine deal | 113 GE-404 engines, about $1 billion |
| Engine maker | General Electric, USA |
Exam angle
- Engine type: GE-404 powers the Tejas Mark 1A.
- Jets cleared: 97, worth ₹62,000 crore.
- Country of the engine maker: United States.