NEWS – New HAL Facilities to Support ISRO’s LVM3 Programme

HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: Aerospace division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru.

Purpose and Capabilities

• Objective: Enhance production capabilities to meet ISRO’s growing needs.
• Specific Focus: Production of India’s heaviest rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3).

Production Capacity and Requirements

• Current Requirement: ISRO requires six LVM3 launches annually.
• Existing Capacity: Only two LVM3 launches per year.
• New Capacity: HAL’s new facilities will enable the production of six LVM3s per year.

Facilities Overview

1. Propellant Tank Production Facility
   • Specialisation: High-performance fuel and oxidiser tanks.
   • Components: Tanks measuring 4 meters in diameter and up to 15 meters in length.
2. CNC Machining Facility
   • Technology: Advanced computer numerical control machines.
   • Capabilities: High-precision fabrication of 4.5-meter-class rings and propellant tank domes for the LVM3