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F414 -GE-400 have thrust of 98kn and they are saying it is the highest thrust model so we can safely assume that it will be 100+ KN thrust engine for LCA......
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In the initial commercial bids, opened in mid-September, Eurojet ($666 million) had bid lower than GE ($822 million). But, after two weeks of intensive evaluation by a defence ministry price negotiating committee, GE has been ruled the cheaper option.
After evaluation and acceptance of the technical offer provided by both Eurojet and GE Aviation, the commercial quotes were compared in detail and GE Aviation was declared as the lowest bidder. Further price negotiations and contract finalisation will follow, the Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO) announced today.
DRDO insiders say the price negotiating committee held several meetings for clarifications with Eurojet and GE representatives since the commercial bids were opened. After factoring in these clarifications, the GE engine was found to be cheaper.
The decision to buy the GE engine had been taken last week, but was only announced today in Bangalore in the presence of representatives from both companies.
Eurojet executives complain that a revised bid, submitted by them last night, was not taken into account.
surprisingly, the GE stock hasnt moved much today barely 1%
It will move up once they get approval from US Govt.. Which will be seen as a positive sign for MMRCA also..
For a Company Like GE this order alone is not enough of Big news.
GE Supplies the US military on much larger scale.
Something Like the MMRCA will more of Big deal as that will seem like a much larger and longer term investment.
For a Company Like GE this order alone is not enough of Big news.
GE Supplies the US military on much larger scale.
Something Like the MMRCA will more of Big deal as that will seem like a much larger and longer term investment.
We don't have as big a buyers advantage as we do with the Europeans and Russian. When Buying from the Americans.
Sheer Size and Scale of US orders can Shadow Indian ones .
F414 -GE-400 have thrust of 98kn and they are saying it is the highest thrust model so we can safely assume that it will be 100+ KN thrust engine for LCA......
Wht the trust of Mk1 Engine(Old GE engine)?
Any new reports about the F414-GE-INS6 engine (thrust, based on normal 414 - 400, or newer EDE)?
Highest-rated GE F414 = GE F414 EPE = ~118kN.. so it would be bigger than that???