GE Aerospace’s LM2500 for Indian Navy’s missile vessels: Evendale, OH – GE Aerospace’s LM2500 marine gas turbine engine has been selected to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, India. This selection marks a significant milestone in India’s naval modernization efforts and further reinforces the LM2500’s reputation as the leading marine gas turbine engine in its class.
The NGMV is a new design for the Indian Navy that will reach a max speed of 35 knots and carry an impressive array of anti-surface weapons. The core of the NGMV propulsion system is the LM2500, a marine gas turbine engineered to unleash superior power while meeting stealth requirements.
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LM2500 Gs Turbine Engine: A Proven Powerhouse
GE’s LM2500 marine engine.
The LM2500 gas turbine‘s proven power and reliability make it the ideal choice for the NGMV mission. With a track record of combat readiness and ease of maintenance, the LM2500 has been the engine of choice for navies worldwide that demand the best. Over 714 vessels globally rely on GE Aerospace’s marine gas turbines for their reliability and availability.
Make-In-India Initiative
GE Aerospace and HAL, India’s state-owned aerospace company, have a long-standing partnership dating back to 1986. HAL has assembled and tested all LM2500 gas turbines that currently power the Indian Navy’s P17 and P17A frigates, as well as the IAC-1 Vikrant aircraft carrier. In 2023, GE Aerospace and HAL signed an MoU to explore expanding their capabilities to include assembly, inspection, and testing (AIT) of the LM500 marine gas turbine. To date, GE Aerospace has delivered 24 marine gas turbine kits to HAL for the Indian Navy, demonstrating strong support for Make-In-India initiatives.
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Building a Strategic Partnership
INS Vikrant.
GE Aerospace’s LM2500 gas turbine engines are poised to propel the Indian Navy into the future. This contract award further solidifies GE Aerospace’s strategic cooperation with India focused on cutting-edge technology and local expertise. Leveraging a legacy of innovation, the LM2500 family of gas turbine engines’ track record of combat readiness and ease of maintenance, as well as its global service network, make it the clear choice for navies around the world.
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The Future of Naval Propulsion
The Marine Engines & Systems business is part of GE Aerospace and offers marine propulsion systems for navies that need battle-ready, power-dense solutions. They are advancing capabilities for warships around the globe through the reliable, expert design of the LM2500 family of marine gas turbines, coupled with GE Aerospace’s ethos of surpassing what is expected and delivering what is essential.
GE Aerospace’s selection to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels marks a significant milestone in the company’s partnership with India and a testament to the LM2500’s unmatched performance and reliability. As the Indian Navy continues to modernize its fleet, the LM2500 will play a vital role in ensuring its naval dominance.
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