Türk savunma sanayisinin köklü kuruluşlarından Kale Havacılık, 1989 yılında Stinger füzelerinin parçalarını üreterek başladığı yolculukta sınıf atlıyor. Firma, Savunma Sanayii Müsteşarlığı (SSM) ile imzaladığı “Turbojet Motorların Geliştirilmesi Projesi” ile Türkiye’nin güdümlü füzelerini %100 yerli motorlarla uçurmak için düğmeye basıyor.
Kale Aviation, one of the most important suppliers to global aviation giants, is investing its expertise in national projects. The groundbreaking agreement signed with the Undersecretariat of Defense Industry aims to end Türkiye's dependence on foreign sources for engine technology. Within the scope of the project, turbojet engines are being developed that will be entirely the work of Turkish engineers, from design to production.
Domestic Propulsion Will Be Ready in 48 Months
The project is included in the signed agreement. In 48 months The goal is to complete this project. The turbojet engines being developed will primarily serve as propulsion systems (thrust) for guided missiles.
These engines provide the following advantages to missiles and the platforms in which they will be integrated:
- High Speed: The thrust generated by the rapid exhaust gases gives the platform high speed and maneuverability.
- Reliability: Because it was designed entirely with domestic resources, it operates with high efficiency without the risk of embargoes during critical moments.
Osman Okyay: A First Using Only Local Resources
Speaking at the project's signing ceremony Osman Okyay, Head of Technical Department, Kale Group, This agreement marks a turning point in Turkish aviation history, he emphasizes.
Okyay summarizes their vision with these words:
“Today, we manufacture products for giants like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, PFW-Airbus, Northrop Grumman, and Pratt & Whitney, which are among the world's most important defense and aerospace brands. However, with this project, we are making history in Turkish aviation by using only domestic resources. The turbojet engine we will design and develop will be the power source for guided missiles. We also aim to use this engine in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and small class aircraft with minor modifications.”
With this move, Kale Aviation is transforming from an industrial company that "produces parts" into a strategic center that "develops engine technology".
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