The TEI-TF6000 is an indigenously developed turbofan engine by Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI), designed to deliver 6,000 pounds-force (26.7 kN) of thrust. The engine is primarily intended for use in Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), advanced trainer aircraft, and light combat aircraft. The TF6000 forms part of Turkey's broader initiative for self-sufficiency in advanced defense technologies.[1]
| TEI-TF6000 | |
|---|---|
| |
| TEI-TF6000 turbofan engine | |
| Type | Turbofan |
| National origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) |
| First run | March 9, 2024 |
| Major applications | Bayraktar Kızılelma TAI Anka-3 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed into | TEI-TF10000 |
Design and Development
editThe TEI-TF6000 project was initiated by TEI to create a domestically produced engine to power both unmanned and light combat platforms. It first ran on March 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in Turkey's aerospace engine capabilities. This engine also serves as a technological stepping stone for future projects, including a variant with afterburner capability, known as the TF10000.[2]
The TF6000 is expected to fulfill various roles in Turkey's military, supporting advanced unmanned systems like the Bayraktar Kızılelma and the TAI Anka-3. TEI's development process for the TF6000 included advanced material engineering, fuel efficiency optimization, and modular design.[3]
Specifications
editData from [4]
General characteristics
- Type: turbofan
- Length: 2,250 millimetres (89 in)
- Diameter: 650 millimetres (26 in)
- Dry weight: 400 kilograms (880 lb)
Components
- Compressor: 5-stage axial
- Combustors: Through-flow
- Turbine: 1-stage high-pressure, 1-stage low-pressure
- Fuel type: Jet A-1
- Oil system: Closed-loop
Performance
- Maximum thrust: 26.7 kN (2,720 kgf; 6,000 lbf) (dry thrust)
- Bypass ratio: 1.08
- Air mass flow: 40 kg/s
- Turbine inlet temperature: 1400 K
- Fuel consumption: 0.70 kg/kgf-hr (1.54 lb/lbf-hr)
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 6.68
See also
editRelated development
Comparable engines
- HAL HTFE-25
- Honeywell/ITEC F124
- IHI Corporation XF5
- Ivchenko-Progress AI-322
- Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour
Related lists
References
edit- ^ "Turkey tests new turbofan engine for drones". Anadolu Agency. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Turkish Engine Industries unveils new turbofan engine". Defense News. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "TAI Website". Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "TEI-TF6000 Engine Development". Retrieved 30 October 2024.