STFE

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2022
First Flight : 2019
Total Production : ?

Model Status Year Produced
STFE Under Development 2022 ?



STFE

Group : Turbofan Engines
Status : Under Development
Also Known As : Small Turbofan Engine
Origin : India
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2022
First Flight : 2019
Total Production : ?

The Small Turbofan Engine (STFE) is a new engine being developed by India to power subsonic Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as well as long-range cruise missiles such as Nirbhay. The engine features a maximum thrust of 400 kilograms with 95 percent of components being produced domestically in India. The engine is intended to operate at altitudes of up to 30,000-ft (10,000 meters). The engine is expected to enter the flight test program in the first half of 2019.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
IndiaPlanned ?
Specifications
Notes
Mass
Max Takeoff Thrust 400 kilogram

News

Monday, 22 April, 2019
India to Flight Test Small Turbofan Engine

They will be used as propulsion units for drones and have been bench-tested for maximum power and extremely cold weather conditions for 90 minutes of continuous operation.

Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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