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Indian Air Force: Now engines for Mi-17V5 helicopters will be made in the country itself
Indian Air Force: Production of VK-2500-03 engine for Mi-17V5 helicopter has now started at 3 Base Repair Depot (3BRD) located in Chandigarh. Universal Test Bed has also been inaugurated online here which has been installed in the Engine Test House of 3BRD. This modern testing facility will help in the testing and certification of various engine models.
Indian Air Force has marked yet another milestone towards self-reliance. The 3 Base Repair Depot (3BRD) located in Chandigarh has begun manufacturing the VK-2500-03 engine of the Mi-17V5 helicopter. This is an important step towards fostering the Air Force's indigenous manufacturing.
This milestone has been dedicated online by Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, the Air Force Maintenance Command Chief. This event also witnessed the inauguration of the Universal Test Bed online that has been set up at the Engine Test House of 3BRD.
These state-of-the-art testing centers will help in the testing and certification of various engine models including the VK-2500-03. Air Marshal Garg has designated this development the result of the Air Force's determination, hard work, and vision. He further added that this initiative will consolidate the Air Force's quest for self-reliance in the area of aerospace manufacturing and maintenance.
