Rolls-Royce eyeing Indian Airforce's Jaguar upgradation

Rolls-Royce is pitching its Adour Mk 821 engine for the up gradation of Indian Airforce's Jaguar fighter aircraft. Rolls-Royce Defence Aerospace MD Martin Fausset said that Jaguar was originally fitted with an Adour and the Adour Mk 821 meets all the Indian Airforce's upgrading requirement. It also met India’s objective of self-reliance since it was manufactured here in India and had rapid service entry. Mr. Martin said he was confident that Rolls Royce offered a winning combination and had service experience to offer which was crucial to Jaguar. It also had commonality with Hawk AJT engine, he added. The company which has a 75-year-old relationship with India and has more than 1300 engines in service of India and been working in partnership with HAL, sees its future opportunity in RTM 322 IN NH90 for the Indian Navy, the Adour in Hawk, EJ200 for LCA and MRCA and the Trent 700 powered Airbus A330 for air-to-air refuelling, he said.