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Safran set to manufacture M88 engines in India for IAF’s Rafale MRFA fleet
MRFA deal size estimated around ₹3.25 lakh crore under G2G framework
Delivery plan: 18 Rafales fly-away from France, 96 to be built in India
~200 M88 engines expected (including spares/reserves) for the fleet
Engine localisation target: 40–60% indigenous content
Hot core remains French, but wear parts sub-systems to be made in India
Safran already set up M88 MRO facility in Hyderabad, reducing dependency abroad
Indian Rafales likely to get customised “F4 Star (F4)”* configuration
Includes stronger SPECTRA EW suite, net-centric upgrades, and Indian weapons integration
Future roadmap includes upgrade to F5 standard with M88 T-Rex engine
T-Rex thrust jump: ~90kN wet vs current 75kN (~20% increase)
Key upgrades: improved airflow, thermal management, materials, and nozzle aerodynamics
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