TEI to Develop Indigenous Engine for ANKA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and TEI signed a contract for the development of an indigenous engine specific for ANKA unmanned aerial vehicle. The signature ceremony of the project, which will contribute to innovation and technological development oriented goals of Turkey in its 2023 vision, was held with the participation of Undersecretary for Defence Industries Murad Bayar and TEI General Manager Akın Duman. The engine to be developed in compliance with aerospace and military standards through modification in order to meet ANKA platform’s needs is planned to be completed within four years including qualification and certification tests.

The project will cover the design and development of hardware and software of engine in accordance with the required aerospace standards, its production, tests as per aerospace and military standards, realization of technologic demonstration, type certification, establishment of technical data package, training and maintenance activities.

The development, type certification and Design Organization Management Approval studies will be carried out collaterally within the Project scope. The engine is to be developed in compliance with mechanical and electronic interfaces of Anka platform and to generate 155 HP. The engine to be developed will meet Anka’s performance and electrical needs at high altitude and have redundant digital engine control unit.

Collaborations will be made with local companies and organizations in realizing the Project and in consequence the local supply and engineering network as well as specialized human resources infrastructure will be improved.

This Project is said to be an important step in Turkey for the development of aircraft engine on the basis of piston engines, improvement of test and analysis capabilities, training of specialized personnel and the acquisition of crucial technology. The know-how, experience and manpower to be obtained as a consequence of this Project will establish a base for other engine design, development and modification projects to contribute to Turkey’s 2023 goals.