Gas Turbine Research Establishment
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Located in Bengaluru, its primary function is research and development of aero gas-turbines for Military aircraft. As a spin-off effect, GTRE has been developing marine gas-turbines also.
Former name | Gas Turbine Research Centre (GTRC) |
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| Established | 1959 |
Field of research | Aerogas turbine technology |
| Director | Shri. Dr. S V Ramana Murthy |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Operating agency | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Website | GTRE |
It was initially known as GTRC (Gas Turbine Research Centre), created in 1959 in No.4 BRD Air Force Station, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In November 1961 it was brought under DRDO, renamed to GTRE and moved to Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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