Shakti 1H1 (Ardiden) Engine (ALH MKIII (Dhruv)/Mk IV (Rudra – WSI)/LCH)

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Product Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Product Description

To meet high altitude operational requirement and additional payload capacity, an
engine with higher power than TM333-2B2 was required for certain variants of Dhruv.
Turbomeca and HA L co-developed an engine named Shakti 1H1 (Ardiden) which
meets the above requirements.
HAL’s responsibilities included rotor dynamic analysis, casing design, static parts
stress analysis, HMU system design and electrical harness system. Additionally HAL
was responsible for the design, development, certification and manufacture of the oil
cooling system, oil pump, filter unit assembly pipelines and brackets. Shakti Engine
also powers LCH (Light Combat Helicopter).

Features/Roles/Variants of the product
Turbo shaft engine with an annular air intake
Two-stage centrifugal compressor driven by a single-stage gas generator turbine
Reverse flow combustion chamber
Two-stage free power turbine with a through shaft driving the reduction gear box unit
Dual channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)
Product Specification
Basic Information
Intake Diameter (m) - 0.571
Length (m) - 1.279
Weight (kg) - 205
Power(shp) - 1383
Specific Fuel Consumption (kg / kg-kwhr) - 0.305
Contact : prasenjit[at]hal-india[dot]co[dot]in