SSB To Open Tender Soon for Phase-II "Phase of MMU/TF-X Engine Development Project
TRMotor will submit its bid to the tender together with an engine OEM Company. Defenceturkey guess that this company is Ukrainian Ivchenko Progress, who collaborated on MMU original engine works and is currently the technical support provider in the development of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and Air Turbine Start System (ATSS - Air Turbine Start System) solutions.
The thrust power of the new generation unique turbofan engine to be developed for the MMU/TF-X Aircraft has also been clarified within the scope of Phase-I, where the Conceptual Design studies are carried out. However, this information cannot be shared with the public at the moment. The total weight of the engine is calculated as approximately 2 tons. The original turbofan engine, which will be designed in accordance with the requirements of the 5th generation engine, will also have 'supercruise' and 'stealth' features.
Kale and TEI Firms will be able to bid for the Phase-II tender of the MMU/TF-X Engine Development Project, in addition to TRMotor Power Systems (TR-M), which carries out Phase-I studies. First of all, it will be looked at which company will propose the best solution, and then the task will be shared between the three companies that submitted the offer.
First of all, it will be looked at which company will propose the best solution, and then the task will be shared between the three companies that submitted the offer.