What will be the engines of MMU KAAN and HÜRJET?
By Tolga Özbek
After the USA removed Turkey from the F-35 program, Turkey turned to F-16 Block 70s for its intermediate needs. Following a challenging process and the approval of the sale, attention has now shifted to the engines for the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN and HÜRJET projects.
The Block 1 engine in the KAAN is the F110, manufactured by General Electric, which is also used in F-16s. On the other hand, the HÜRJET, for which TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries) conducts test flights, uses General Electric's F404 engines.
Will there be permission for these engines? I asked this question to GE officials at the opening of General Electric Aerospace's design center in Istanbul today.
GE officials noted that the permit is on its way to the Senate. GE is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the process proceeds smoothly. Another important advantage in this regard is the approval of the F-16 sale to Turkey. This step is considered to potentially ease the way for obtaining permission for the engines.
Despite the positive outlook, Turkey is proceeding very carefully.
TEI is closely following developments
There is also the TEI (TUSAŞ Engine Industries) aspect. TEI, which has a significant position in the global market for engine parts production, has recently been noted for its original engine projects. The TEI teams, particularly General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Akşit, are working diligently to secure a share in this business, including the production of parts for F-16 Block 70s, and the assembly line establishment for the engines of MMU KAAN and HÜRJET.
By Tolga Özbek
After the USA removed Turkey from the F-35 program, Turkey turned to F-16 Block 70s for its intermediate needs. Following a challenging process and the approval of the sale, attention has now shifted to the engines for the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN and HÜRJET projects.
The Block 1 engine in the KAAN is the F110, manufactured by General Electric, which is also used in F-16s. On the other hand, the HÜRJET, for which TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries) conducts test flights, uses General Electric's F404 engines.
Will there be permission for these engines? I asked this question to GE officials at the opening of General Electric Aerospace's design center in Istanbul today.
GE officials noted that the permit is on its way to the Senate. GE is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the process proceeds smoothly. Another important advantage in this regard is the approval of the F-16 sale to Turkey. This step is considered to potentially ease the way for obtaining permission for the engines.
Despite the positive outlook, Turkey is proceeding very carefully.
TEI is closely following developments
There is also the TEI (TUSAŞ Engine Industries) aspect. TEI, which has a significant position in the global market for engine parts production, has recently been noted for its original engine projects. The TEI teams, particularly General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Akşit, are working diligently to secure a share in this business, including the production of parts for F-16 Block 70s, and the assembly line establishment for the engines of MMU KAAN and HÜRJET.
MMU KAAN ve HÜRJET’in motorları ne olacak? – Tolga Özbek
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