India and China began their aviation journeys simultaneously, yet a massive gap persists. While India’s Tejas still relies on American GE engines, China has mastered indigenous power with its WS-series engines. Beijing’s rapid rise stems from aggressive reverse engineering and massive state investment. Can India bridge this technological divide, or will the skies remain dominated by China’s homegrown jet propulsion dominance?
Jet Engine Race: Why China Leads India
India and China began their aviation journeys simultaneously, yet a massive gap persists. While India’s Tejas still relies on American GE engines, China has mastered indigenous power with its WS-series…