- The technology will help in the production of blades that are capable of withstanding high temperatures of operation, which are vital for helicopters for their performance in extreme conditions.
- HAL will use the technology for its indigenous helicopter development program.
- Very few countries in the world such as the USA, UK, France and Russia have the capacity to design and manufacture such Single Crystal (SX) components.
Key Points
- The blades will be developed using a nickel-based superalloy, which is capable of withstanding high temperatures.
- The technology has been developed by DRDO as part of a program taken by Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a laboratory of DRDO.
- The supply of 60 single crystal High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blades is part of the deal of supplying 300 HPT blades to HAL.
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i.On December 18, 2020, Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh handed over 3 New Indigenous Systems – Border Surveillance System (BOSS), Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS) & ASTRA MK-I Missile all developed by DRDO to the Chiefs of 3 Armed Forces.
About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Chairman – Dr G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi
About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
CMD – R Madhavan
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
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