India to install Ukrainian gas turbine engines on frigates of its navy
The state enterprise Zorya - Mashproekt, which is part of Ukroboronprom, signed a contract with the Indian company Goa Shipyard Limited for the supply of two modern gas turbine units М7Н2 for the needs of the Navy of this country.
They plan to equip new multipurpose frigates with Ukrainian engines, which will soon be built at an Indian shipyard. According to the agreement, the first unit should be ready in December next year, the second in July 2023.
The M7H2 units have an upgraded microprocessor control system, with a capacity of 58,000 horsepower and provide the ability to reach speeds of 30 knots.
Goa Shipyard Limited is an Indian state-owned shipbuilding company located on the west coast of India in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
It should be added that over the past two weeks, SE "Zorya - Mashproekt" has signed contracts with Indian customers for a total of about 100 million US dollars.