Safran Ardiden
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The Safran Ardiden is a 1,400–2,000 hp (1,000–1,500 kW) turboshaft designed and produced by Safran Helicopter Engines for 5–8 t (11,000–18,000 lb) single and twin-engine helicopters. Launched in 2003 as a more powerful TM 333, it first ran in 2005 and was introduced in 2007. The Ardiden 1 Shakti powers the Indian HAL Dhruv, Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter while the more powerful Ardiden 3 powers the Avicopter AC352 and Kamov Ka-62.
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Ardiden | |
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Type | Turboshaft |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Safran Helicopter Engines |
Built by | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
First run | 2005[1] |
Major applications | HAL Dhruv |
Number built | 250 by 2018[2] |
Developed from | Turbomeca TM 333 |
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