The domestic engines of Bayraktar TB3, which was developed by Baykar and can be deployed on the domestic TCG Anadolu ship thanks to its foldable wing technology, were delivered. Integration studies of PD170 turbodiesel engines delivered by TUSAŞ Engine Industry Inc. (TEI) have started.Making statements at the SAHA Expo Defense, Aviation and Space Industry Fair held in Istanbul Expo Center, TEI General Manager Prof. Dr. Mahmut Faruk Akşit made the following statement on the subject:
“The engines we have developed are the best engines in their class in the world at altitude, there is no other UAV engine in this class that exceeds 30000 ft. AKSUNGUR has exceeded 30000 ft with our engines and these are really low-burning engines, our engine stayed in the air for 49 hours with AKSUNGUR. Finally, we delivered our engines from this PD170 series for TB3, and Baykar Defense is busy with their integration.”
It will make its first flight in 2022.
Bayraktar TB3 will have a take-off weight of 1450 kg. It will be able to fly nonstop for 24 hours. Its wings will be foldable, so it will take up less space on the ship. Bayraktar will stand out with its short runway take-off capability and higher payload capacity compared to the TB2. Bayraktar TB3 will make its first flight this year.
TEI-PD170 features
- Cylinder Displacement: 2.1 Liters
- Air Supply: Two Stage Series Turbocharger
- Fuel Supply: Common Rail (Common Rail)
- Takeoff Power: 172 HP
- Continuous Power (2300 propeller RPM): 172 HP
- Altitude Power (20,000 ft.): 170 HP
- Altitude Power (30,000 ft.): 130 HP
- Fuel: JP-8 or Jet-A1
- Dry Weight: 162 kg
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