Turkey’s efforts in domestic production within the defense industry continue at full speed. In this context, TEI has taken a critical step for the Turkish aviation sector by successfully producing Turkey’s first national turbodiesel aviation engine, the TEI-PD170 model. The engine reached a significant milestone by completing its 100th test flight together with the Aksungur UAV.
With 520 hours of flight time, the TEI-PD170 not only strengthens Turkey’s defense capabilities but also holds promise for integration into various aviation platforms in the future. In a statement by TEI, it was emphasized that this national engine will continue to enhance Turkey’s power in the skies.
Features of the TEI-PD170 Engine:
- Engine Configuration: Inline 4-Cylinder
- Displacement: 2.1 Liters
- Air Supply: Two-Stage Series Turbocharging
- Fuel Supply: Common Rail
- Take-off Power: 172 HP (±2)
- Altitude Power (@30,000 ft): 130 HP
- Fuel: JP-8 or Jet-A1
- Dry Weight: 162 kg
- Engine Control: Redundant Engine Control System (ECS)
Features of the Aksungur UAV:
- Engine Power: 2×170 HP
- Endurance: 50+ Hours
- Maximum Altitude: 25,000 ft
- Payload Capacity: 750+ kg
- Wingspan: 24 m
- Autonomous Flight Control and Automatic Take-off/Landing System
With its superior technical features, Aksungur stands out as a powerful unmanned aerial vehicle capable of staying in the air for extended periods, being equipped with various weapon systems, and performing missions at high altitudes.
TEI views this achievement as a testament to its goal of equipping national platforms with national engines and continues its efforts without interruption to maintain Turkey’s rise in the defense industry.
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