HAL, CMD launched Metal Cutting for Titanium Bulkhead of AMCA aircraft

On the occasion Dr. A K Ghosh, PD (AMCA) ADA, and senior officers from DMRL, ADA, and other Government agencies also presented.

HAL, CMD launched Metal Cutting for Titanium Bulkhead of AMCA aircraft
HAL, CMD launched Metal Cutting for Titanium Bulkhead of AMCA aircraft

New Delhi: The Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company, Mr R Madhavan launched the ‘Metal Cutting for Titanium Bulkhead of AMCA aircraft’ as part of technology development at Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nashik Today, on 13th July. 

On the occasion Dr. A K Ghosh, PD (AMCA) ADA, and senior officers from DMRL, ADA, and other Government agencies also presented.

It is expected that according to the plan, the first prototype rollout of AMCA is expected by 2023 and the first flight by 2024. However, HAL is looking to start production between 2026-28 and full-fledged production will commence by 2029.

The AMCA MK2 Will feature an Indigenous 125kn trust engine to be developed jointly by DRDO & Safran which is expected to be ready in the next 7-8 years.

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