Paninian India Pvt. Ltd. Unveils Yantur Turbofan Engine Programme

Key facts

• Bengaluru-based Paninian India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the Yantur 4.5 kN Turbofan Engine Programme.
• The engine is designed to power the proposed Svayatt L1 autonomous cruise missile platform.
• The company has launched a US$3 million funding round to support subsystem testing, engine validation, and integration.
• The Yantur programme has completed conceptual and detailed design phases and is moving towards subsystem testing and full-engine validation.
• Paninian India Pvt. Ltd. has filed patent claims on engine architecture, compressor design, combustor technology, and digital health monitoring.
• The engine core could be scaled up to produce 12.5 kN of thrust for collaborative combat aircraft.
• The advisory team includes former propulsion and certification specialist Dr. G. Gouda, former Group Director (Propulsion) at CEMILAC.