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TUSAŞ’s goal in defense production is to be among the top 10 in the world

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TUSAŞ’s goal in defense production is to be among the top 10 in the world

TUSAŞ’s General Manager, Temel Kotil, the company’s goal in defense production is to be among the top 10 in the world. He mentioned that being among the top 10 means $10 billion in exports, 10,000 engineers and 10,000 technicians. He also added that the company’s exports are rapidly increasing, currently at $2 billion, and they are working towards a goal of $10 billion. The company’s entry into the market with the MMU project is expected to help them achieve this goal.

TUSAŞ's goal in defense production is to be among the top 10 in the world 28 Mart 2024

The media event that was held by the Turkish Aerospace and Defense Industry (TUSAŞ) at their facility in Kahramankazan. The event began with a breakfast, and TUSAŞ’s General Manager, Temel Kotil, gave important notes about their work but did not provide many details. The main priority for TUSAŞ is the development of the MMU, a project that is challenging but they are well-equipped with the resources and skills necessary to succeed. The General Manager said that the most difficult aspect of the project is not technical but rather project management and people management, and they have strong capabilities in those areas.

According to the General Manager, Temel Kotil, the MMU project employs 1,500 engineers. He also mentioned that the MMU’s engines will have a thrust of 35,000 pounds and will be exposed to high temperatures. He also noted that in order to solve the problem of the melting of the blades in high temperatures, they will be produced with single crystal technology, which will increase their strength, which is a technology that can be produced in Turkey.

General Manager Temel Kotil also mentioned that the MMU will be conducting taxi tests at the end of the year and will lift off the ground. He also emphasized that as an engineer, one wants to see the aircraft flying rather than on the ground. He highlighted that TUSAŞ has been extremely successful in all forms of production, from satellite production to UAVs, helicopters and jet aircrafts. He stated that TUSAŞ’s goal in defense production is to be among the top 10 in the world. Being among the top 10 means $10 billion in exports, 10,000 engineers and 10,000 technicians. He also added that the company’s exports are rapidly increasing, currently at $2 billion, and they are working towards a goal of $10 billion. He said the MMU’s entry into the market will put TUSAŞ among the top 10 in the world. He also talked about the production of blades which is one of the most important aspects of helicopter production and stated that TUSAŞ is fully engaged in local production, including the T-129, and is a major player in blade production, and has a leading team in this field. He also said that the soon to be delivered Gökbey is a very strong helicopter in its own segment and that TUSAŞ is very powerful and successful in the helicopter market.

After the meeting, the media was given a comprehensive tour of TUSAŞ’s facilities, including the hangars of the Anka, Aksungur, Atak, Atak2, Gökbey and Hürjet, which are under final testing, as well as the highly anticipated MMU. This completed the first media visit of 2023.

TUSAŞ’s General Manager, Temel Kotil, provided information to the press about the ongoing projects at the company. Following Kotil’s presentation, a technical tour was organized at the TUSAŞ facilities, during which the managers of the relevant units shared the current status of the projects.

According to the information shared, 74 Atak helicopters have been delivered so far, and 83 deliveries are planned for Turkey’s needs. The production license for the Atak helicopter is valid until 2028.

In 2023, 2 helicopters are planned to be delivered to the Philippines and 2 to another country. The use of the locally developed nose gun on the Atak helicopter is also intended in the new country of export.

The fifth T70 general-purpose helicopter will be delivered to the Air Force Command. A total of 12 deliveries of the T70 helicopter are planned for 2023.

Under the Sikorsky license, 38 T70 helicopters will be produced in the first stage. With the approval of the US Congress, this number is planned to reach 109. Sikorsky continues its efforts for the continuation of the project, and TUSAŞ also continues its work to ensure the continuation of production.

In addition, the delivery of 3 Gökbey helicopters to the Gendarmerie is also planned to be made this year. The production of the 2nd and 3rd helicopters is ongoing on the production line.

TUSAŞ’s Atak-2 helicopter project

The body and tail of the first prototype of the Atak-2 helicopter have been largely completed, the center body of the helicopter was produced by Coşkunöz and delivered to TUSAŞ. The target is to install the landing gear of the Atak-2 helicopter in February. The engines for the helicopter, which are to be procured from Ukraine, are also expected to arrive soon.

TUSAŞ has created an infrastructure that allows it to produce 2 helicopters per month, provided that there are no problems with parts supplied from outside. The company has developed the capability to produce its own helicopter blades and uses this capability in the Anka’s propellers as well.

The company has also begun assembly of the 90th aircraft of the Anka series of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

 

TUSAŞ’s two jet projects, the Hürjet and the National Combat Aircraft (Milli Muharip Uçak).

The first prototype of the Hürjet has had its landing gear installed and its engine is set to arrive this month. The aircraft is made up of approximately 10,000 parts and is being tested for durability by conducting static tests on a prototype that is identical to the one that will fly. These tests will simulate various conditions that the aircraft may encounter in flight. This month, 30 different loads will be applied to the aircraft during the static tests and 3,500 different data will be collected. The critical parts of the aircraft such as the landing gear, the connection points between the wings and body and the engine connections will be particularly stressed during the tests. Once the durability tests are successfully completed, the first flight of the Hürjet is planned.

The first prototype of the National Combat Aircraft has completed all of its structural elements and its engine integration has been done. Today, the aircraft’s hydraulic tests are set to begin. The aircraft is also being prepared to leave the hangar for final assembly and testing, in parallel with the tests on the Iron Bird and simulator. These tests will be followed by ground testing.

Mehmet Kali

Hello everyone. My name is Mehmet Kali. In the industry, I am known as "Kali". I graduated from the first civil aviation training school in Turkey, which was known as the Civil Aviation School at the time and is now Eskişehir Technical University, in 1991. As I graduated from the Business Administration department, it was a bit challenging for me to integrate into the industry. I have worked for companies such as SultanAir, DHMI, Havaş, and Swissair, and currently, I provide services and consultancy in air cargo transportation. I have experience in dispatching, air traffic control, passenger services, and aircraft coordination. During my time at Swissair, I had the opportunity to experience aviation training in many countries. Since 2012, I have been focusing on air cargo transportation. For three years, I taught courses on air cargo at Nişantaşı University. I still hold valid IATA certifications related to both passenger and cargo operations. For over ten years, I have been managing aeroportist.com, a news website related to aviation, which initially started as a hobby. I enjoy building aviation networks and sharing knowledge. If there is anything I can contribute to, I am here. Best regards "kali"

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