Microturbo Strategic Partner for Hight-Technology Power and Propulsion Systems
Microturbo is part of the propulsion division of Safran, a leading international high-technology group, with three core businesses: Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defence and Security.
Microturbo provides high-technology power systems and propulsion systems: specialized in generating power, Microturbo offers innovative power solutions, optimized to each of its customers requirements, for civil and military markets. Strategic partner to leading international aircraft, helicopter, missile and aeronautical system manufacturers, Microturbo design, develop, manufacture, integrate and support different power systems, including a large range of gas turbines.
Major Programmes of Microturbo
With more than 50 years’ experience, Microturbo has engineered a full range of power units (APUs) and starting systems based on proven technologies. Microturbo Auxiliary Power Units are compatible with all hosts, whatever the application: civil or military, air, land or sea. Microturbo’s different turbine families deliver electric, pneumatic or mechanical energy to match the specific needs of the different programs.
Microturbo supplies power systems and starting systems for most of the European military programs, notably for the Dassault Aviation Rafale, the Alenia Aermacchi M-346, and the BAE Systems Hawk, the Airbus Helicopters NH90 and EC725, the Airbus Military A400M TP400…
Always leading by innovation, Microturbo has recently developed a new power source concept specially designed to meet the highest requirements of «more-electric» and «all-electric» new-generation aircraft, helicopters and UAVs: the e-APU. Certified by EASA category 1 for essential use, the e-APU is fitted on the new AgustaWestland AW189 helicopter.
Microturbo is the European leader inturbojet engines with a thrust range of 25 to 700 daN for military applications: missiles, target drones and UAVs.
A Wide Range of Customers all over the world
In order to guarantee a global, fast and efficient 24/7 support on all its systems, Microturbo uses optimized logistics and offers a wide range of best-in-class support and services solutions. Microturbo has bases at five Microturbo sites on five continents: Toulouse, France; Dallas, Texas, USA; Fareham, England; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Sydney, Australia, providing a regional presence and covering the different time zones. Each customer is unique, which is why services are tailored to each operator, combining quality with more than 50 years of recognized expertise.
R&D activities and Investments
Research and innovation are key to Microturbo’s strategy. To prepare for the future and offer its customers more innovative and competitive products, the company invests more than 20% of its annual revenue in Research and Development (5% of which is specifically devoted to Research & Technology), along with 100 engineers and technicians. Microturbo conducts or participates in numerous R&T studies designed to develop new technologies for new-generation civil and military applications.
Activities of Turkey
Generally speaking, Microturbo’s main activities in Turkey are related to turbojet engines. Early in the 90’s, Microturbo started some contacts and exchanges with universities and research center and delivered few units of the TR18 turbojet engine, such engine being used mainly for research purpose. Today, TR18 engine is used to power target drones, such as the Mirach 100 from Selex ES. In 2007, Microturbo engaged a relationship with Tubitak Sage, and received a contract to deliver the TR40, 275 model turbojet engine. Such engine was integrated into the Stand Off Munition (SOM) developed by Sage and qualified on F4 and F16 fighter aircrafts. This development was a great success and Microturbo is proud of its contribution to this success.
