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    HF-24 Marut

    Ray Sir, Its true we have not produced a competent engine for fighters so far. I have read about development efforts for the Kaveri, and issues still remain. Even Japan hasn't been able to build a fighter jet engine for their versions of F-15 and F-16, though they have proud engineering...
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    HF-24 Marut

    The book on Kurt Tank says that he determined that fitment of a Rolls Royce RB 199 engine would meet the requirement of HF-24 Marut. Soon afterwards, his work in India had come to a close, he was pining to see Germany again and landed a consultants' role in MBB. But, he died shortly after...
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    HF-24 Marut

    Kunal Dada, You have hit the nail on the head with that comment. It is exactly what happened. Options were available at that time (the 1980s) for better engines, but were not encouraged. At least, Air Force Technical people could have re-engined 1-2 examples and tested it , for purpose...
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