In the domestic engine development project for the T625, the manufacturing of the core engine, which forms the heart of the engine, has been completed.
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TS1400: Türkiye's First Domestic and National Turboshaft Engine
TS1400 is a project developed by TUSAŞ Motor Sanayii A.Ş. (TEI) that has gone down in history as Türkiye's first domestically produced helicopter engine. Launched in 2017, the project aims to reduce Türkiye's dependence on foreign sources in aviation and to power national helicopter projects.
Production and Local Content Rate
- Manufacturer: TEI (TUSAŞ Engine Industry Inc.)
- Place of Production: Eskisehir, Türkiye
- Local Content Rate: %90’a yakın yerli katkı hedefleniyor
- Area of Use: The Gökbey General Purpose Helicopter, ATAK helicopters, and future domestic platforms are among the examples mentioned.
Technical Specifications
- Engine Type: Turboshaft
- Power output: 1,400 shp (shaft horsepower)
- Weight: ~200 kg
- Service Ceiling: 20,000+ ft
- Fuel Consumption: Compliant with international standards, optimized fuel efficiency.
- Features:
- Dual-channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system
- Performance in high altitude and hot weather conditions.
- Compliant with NATO standards.
Project Timeline and Milestones
- 2017: The project has been officially launched.
- 2018: The core engine's initial ignition was performed.
- 2020: The first prototype engine has been delivered.
- 2021: The second prototype engine was successfully started.
- April 19, 2023: The Gökbey helicopter, equipped with the TS1400 engine, has completed its first manned flight.
- 2024: The process of transitioning to mass production has begun.
- 2026: The Gökbey helicopters are planned to be delivered with the TS1400 engine.
Technology and Innovations
- Türkiye's first original helicopter engine
- FADEC system thanks to fully digital motor control.
- With a high local content rate strategic independence against engine embargoes
- Modular design thanks to ease of maintenance and low operating costs.
Security and Operational Capabilities
- Safe flight capability even in the event of a single engine failure.
- Durability tested in harsh climatic conditions.
- Certification process in accordance with NATO and EASA standards.
TS1400 is not just an engine, A symbol of Türkiye's vision of independence in aviation.This engine, transported to the sky by the Gökbey helicopter, made its first flight coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Republic. a historical turning point It has happened.