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Just thinking loud out, instead of pouring plenty of money into dumb R&D projects, why wouldn't MKE do the R&D for obviously necessary items?
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I imagine it's because MKE is a production facility and not a R&D institution. It's so ingrained in it's DNA that it is impossible to change it. Just like how Sümer holding disappeared something like ASSAN should have devoured MKE and morph into something better.
Local engines? Anybody knows anything? Also freaking finally!
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Why we didn't try to develop such system using Firtina turret on a truck?
We tried to sell T-155 couldn't because of engine issue. This would be solving some problems.
Azerbaijan bought both DANA and DITA from Czech Republic, Nora from Serbia.
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Because of MKE... Although it has accelerated some work since becoming a joint-stock company (A.Ş.), it still hasn't achieved the desired performance. The wheeled howitzer issue hasn't been resolved for several years.
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We have Arpan 155mm but nothing about orders just prototype same as alot of other Turkish defence projects
wasn't there a model of Firtina mounted on the back of the truck project at IDEX 2025? anyone have that photo?
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Yes.
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Beyond that, add some electric motors and batteries and you have more power to your systems.
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Engines can be optimized for the generator role. Transmission investment is dead as hybrid propulsion is right around the corner. 1500hp engine can be used as a marine engine for small vessels and a generator for big vessels. A 1500hp engine will be overkill for ground vehicles.
