So why is it heavier then?What is the source of this information? As far as I know, the TS-1400 engine will be 20-30 kg heavier than the competitor engine, not 30-40 kg.
Why should it be heavier?
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So why is it heavier then?What is the source of this information? As far as I know, the TS-1400 engine will be 20-30 kg heavier than the competitor engine, not 30-40 kg.
The TEI TS-1400 engine is 20-30 kg heavier than the LHTEC CTS800 engine that was used as a basis when the project started. Because Western countries did not sell us the top notch super alloys that they used. We used super alloys that were lower quality but sold as "off the shelf" products. And to compensate for this situation, they designed the engine 160 HP more powerful than originally requested.So why is it heavier then?
Why should it be heavier?
Does 20-40 kg increased weight mean that much ?
TS1400 will be used on Gökbey right, so what kind of limitations will it bring ?
considering it's our "first engine" does that mean anything as long as we produce 200-300 Gökbey ? and gain the knowhow to do better.
Cant we produce these super alloys inhouse?The TEI TS-1400 engine is 20-30 kg heavier than the LHTEC CTS800 engine that was used as a basis when the project started. Because Western countries did not sell us the top notch super alloys that they used. We used super alloys that were lower quality but sold as "off the shelf" products. And to compensate for this situation, they designed the engine 160 HP more powerful than originally requested.
This is how Prof. Akşit explained it in the video I gave the link to.
In aviation, every pound matters.Does 20-40 kg increased weight mean that much ?
TS1400 will be used on Gökbey right, so what kind of limitations will it bring ?
considering it's our "first engine" does that mean anything as long as we produce 200-300 Gökbey ? and gain the knowhow to do better.
As TEI have been working on several project that will use the super-alloy technology one can consider that they are working on these alloys day and night. They will probably not be advertising what the latest achievement is however helicopter engines actually may not be using the latest alloys either. So the latest of TEI probably already matches the already not the cutting edge helicopter alloys.Cant we produce these super alloys inhouse?
Cant we produce these super alloys inhouse?
@Yasar_TR abi?
TEI (@TEI_TUSAS) General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Akşit:
It has been a while since we started the TS1400 GÖKBEY engine. We are completing the certification processes. This engine will be an internationally civilian certified engine. This means the following: It goes through the same processes as a passenger plane engine goes through.
When the certification process of the GÖKBEY engine is completed, we will have demonstrated that we can now make a passenger aircraft engine and certify it.
Civil certification is a very difficult process. Because it involves human life and has very strict rules. The engine has to pass some very difficult stages by proving it, and it has to do so in the presence of an international arbitrator.
'I did it, just sign here...' There is no such thing. You perform those tests one by one in the presence of the arbitrator, you show that the engine has successfully passed those difficult tests, and at the end they give a certificate saying 'This engine can carry civilian passengers'.
The process is almost over, we are almost there. We have exceeded 1740 horsepower in the engine. The maximum continuous power required by the helicopter is 1298 horsepower... In other words, we are in a position to fly the helicopter very comfortably.
We have also successfully completed the life tests stipulated by international standards, and our engine is still running. God forbid.
Once the civil certification process is completed, this engine will be sold together with GÖKBEY. Otherwise, our engine is already ready.
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I have a question. Approximately how long would it take to derive a turboprop engine from the TS-1400? I assume there are no problems with financial resources and trained manpower.
Radial flow turboprops are only good if you are using them for low rate loading. When you need high load handling and require high thrust , then axial flow turboprop is the way.I have a question. Approximately how long would it take to derive a turboprop engine from the TS-1400? I assume there are no problems with financial resources and trained manpower.