Turkish Engine Programs

[Oublious]

TF35000 is further down the road, I'm just hoping they show TF10000 this year.

first delivery is planned in 2027, before you now we are in 2027...

 

[RealNapster]

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The second prototype of the TEI TF6000 engine was displayed at EFES-2026.

The engine's first ignition was carried out on December 24, 2025.

The TF6000 TF2-1 engine was operated for a total of 45 hours.

Will kizilelma be getting the TF10000 engine ultimately ?

 

[hyperman]

Will kizilelma be getting the TF10000 engine ultimately ?

Yes

Kizilelma B and Potentially Kizilelma C(Twin engine)

Althought Baykar wants to be able to make its own engines.

 

[Oublious]

Collaborative Combat Aircraft Surge Drives New Engine Concepts | Aviation Week

The unique requirements of collaborative combat aircraft will force engine-makers to adopt a different mindset for design, schedule and cost.

aviationweek.com

Everyone is going to make 6000Lb thrust engine for ther unmanned fighter program, we can say TEI and Turkish defence industry is lead in this field. Can GE make it happen in 3 years a 4000-9000 class engine?

 

[hyperman]

Can GE make it happen in 3 years a 4000-9000 class engine?

probably, they have all the tools and tech to do it. But I think the biggest winner is Honeywell, they already have an engine in this class.

 

[MMM-E]

TEI General Manager Mahmut Faruk Akşit


The TF6000 is a very successful engine.We will provide it for testing purposes for the ANKA-3 and KIZILELMA at the beginning of 2027

The first test of the TF10000 with afterburner is targeted to be conducted by the end of 2027

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[BonPlan]

TEI General Manager Mahmut Faruk Akşit


The TF6000 is a very successful engine.We will provide it for testing purposes for the ANKA-3 and KIZILELMA at the beginning of 2027

The first test of the TF10000 with afterburner is targeted to be conducted by the end of 2027

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OK. Let's wait 2027.
Or 2029.
Or....

 

[Pokemonte13]

OK. Let's wait 2027.
Or 2029.
Or....

Overall timeframe may change although i thought they would start this year since TF6000 is coming to an end i guess they have their hands full with tf35000