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  1. Yasar_TR

    TR Navy Naval Programs

    I guess by “partially” you mean as SOM is air launched only. So to hit land targets in Libya, F16 or F4 planes would have had to travel close enough to launch the SOM missile. But with land Atmaca coming in to play, they can be launched from naval platforms to hit land targets 280km away with...
  2. Yasar_TR

    TR Navy Naval Programs

    Something like this? it could be modified as relay buoys. https://www.savunmahaber.com/en/kocsavunma-mrbs-2021-news/
  3. Yasar_TR

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    Actually, these engines do exist. Here is a micro turbo gas turbine electric generator with axial flow compressor. So the idea is sound. But…. But there are some possible drawbacks. These engines need recuperators to increase their output power efficiency. But to get the recuperator work in...
  4. Yasar_TR

    TR Refugee Problem|News & Discussions

    Please note that no racial hatred or attack on a nation or generalisation as such is allowed in the forum. Most of the Turkish members may have anti refugee feelings. But that should not detract from being civil or non aggressive and non-hateful. Please choose to use language that would be in...
  5. Yasar_TR

    TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

    Logically expected response really. Before anybody says we are going to buy Typhoon planes, the questions that need to be answered are: 1. Will Germany agree to the sale of these planes? Even if you buy used ones you have 4 partners that have to agree on supplying engines and parts etc to keep...
  6. Yasar_TR

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    One does not design a power train on the basis of hypothetical scenarios; But one designs it in accordance with real life scenarios. Nevertheless to answer your question; If you use 100% loading of electrical power, probably, the batteries will run out before the fuel in the generator would. How...
  7. Yasar_TR

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    On the contrary, the diesel electric hybrid system in series is not an amateur job. But it is the simplest way to convert electric energy to mechanical energy. Please remember that, here there is NO engine. But a diesel electric generator. This generator’s electric supply is enough to drive the...
  8. Yasar_TR

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    You don’t drive your car at 6000rpm in first gear all the time. Demand is NEVER constant.
  9. Yasar_TR

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    There are three points you need to consider before understanding that you don’t need the 2.8 litre generator to generate 1000HP power. 1. The Firtina howitzer is not a vehicle on the move all the time. It has to be stationary for extended periods. 2. It will not have to exert itself to it’s...
  10. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    For that concern, there is the live answer in front of you: E-Firtina ; 56 ton howitzer ferried along by 1300HP developed by a hybrid system that achieves higher speeds and longer ranges. It also saves a lot of weight to make it easier to position more batteries.
  11. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    Well, I know that for the HSL-700 hybrid locomotive they used an American Cummins K15 generator. MKE currently in production/modernisation for 50 M113 APCs . We will find out soon what generator they are using. The modernisation of these M113’s will be hybrid pluggable/chargeable version. There...
  12. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    Wrong I am afraid. You only need 1500HP power when you are climbing out of a ditch from stand still or climbing a very steep hill at full throttle. Under normal driving conditions you don’t need full power. Your turbo powered street car may have a 300hp engine. But to achieve that power you need...
  13. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    As @merzifonlu stated, these are “series-hybrid” electro diesel engines. They are not your run of the mill Diesel engines that power tractors or trucks. And there is fine balance between diesel power needed and the battery power needed. For the Firtina howitzer, you wouldn’t need the diesel...
  14. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    Now you are getting there. You have a Diesel engine that is actually an electric generator. It develops electric current to drive the electric motors directly. But at the same time it also charges the batteries when needed. So both battery power and generator power can be used at the same time...
  15. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    Not really if you check the 1300HP Firtina-e engine, it is a 2.8 litre Diesel engine they are using. For the Altay power needs of 1700-1800HP, it can’t be more than 4-5 litre max. Remember this is not a Diesel power per se. It is diesel Electric power...
  16. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    You are correct if you are thinking of large natural gas fired power stations. These special turbines used in these power stations, may also have steam turbines connected to hot gas outlets that produce electricity via both gas and steam turbines. Hence making it very efficient. When it comes to...
  17. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    If memory serves, TAI signed a deal with an Italian company to supply the transmission for the CTS-800 engine to be used in Atak. For the TS1400, they were also thinking to use the same company. But going forward for Gokbey and other new helicopters we may be looking at producing the...
  18. Yasar_TR

    TR Altay Main Battle Tank & Related Programs

    To build a compact 1500HP engine is hard. But it is equally difficult to match a transmission that would withstand the sudden jerks and torque requirement of a 70 ton tank. They need to be working homogeneously together. Same goes for a gas turbine engine. You will have to build a strong...
  19. Yasar_TR

    TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

    https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31366-turkey-mulls-eurofighter-typhoon-order More news circulating about the purchase of typhoons for Turkish Airforce. According to this site, if F16V70 deal does not materialise, Turkey is open to offers for Typhoon purchase.

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