TR Propulsion Systems

[Zafer]

TEI exported a sizable lot of engines.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2053095811852972217

 

[Yasar_TR]

According to the statements, we can say that the qualification for the TS1400 has been completed and customer requirements have been met. Regarding certification: First Stage is Design Verification. Theoretically proving that the engine's design and engineering calculations comply with civil aviation standards (EASA CS-E). Second Stage: Organizational Competence. Confirmation that the manufacturer (TEI) has the infrastructure and quality system to produce this engine with consistent quality every time.

Third Stage: Final Testing and Qualification. Proving that the engine, whose design and structure have been approved, has passed critical tests such as icing, bird strike, and 150-hour endurance tests in the presence of international auditors. At the end of this stage, the EASA CS-E airworthiness approval, civil passenger transport authorization, and the 'Type Certificate' critical for export are obtained.

In summary, the TS1400 is technically and militarily ready for duty, presumably. However, the international certification process for civilian tests focused on human life (and which could create export barriers) is ongoing. The timeline for the final, type certification might not be solely in TEI's hands. I don't want to speculate, but with the TS1400, TEI entering an important league that will be sharing the market with some traditional suppliers.

One thing we mustn’t overlook is the 56 piece order of Gokbey Navy has placed with Tusas. That means 120+ engines that are navalised as well as the helicopter it self. Also TS-1400 needs to be of military spec. Do we know if these parameters have been left?

 

[Strong AI]

Baykar will produce the TB2 engine in thousands. Baykar are alse working on a turbine engine inhause and are committed to success.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2053036424518070774

I can understand and i think it is good for Baykar to work on their own engines.
In the recent interview from Tolga Özbek with Mr. Akşit, it is stated TEI has neither time nor money to make engines for every kind of aircraft. I mean yes, they are working now on TF10000, but God knows when they can deliver first units for integration and testing. And for the aircraft itself it makes a difference if you want one big engine or two smaller engines to meet the required thrust. Because it affects its geometry and thus its RCS and dimensions of its IWB (also s-duct or y-duct, later one leads to split IWB). Maybe Baykar came to the conclusion that one 20.000 lbf engine will be better for them instead of two 10.000 lbf. And looking back at that statement made by Mr. Akşit, in the future if Baykar knocks on the door of TEI with a different request, only God knows if TEI can start a new project to meet Baykar's requirements.