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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dBSPL" data-source="post: 13535214" data-attributes="member: 189092">It will be used in flight tests of the first 3 prototypes. The F110 will not be regular engine of the MMU.TAI will first produce 3 prototype aircraft in the Block-0 configuration, and these aircraft will be used for testing purposes within the scope of the MMU program.To quote from the relevant news of İbrahim Sünnetçi:Most likely, MMU's engine will be devloped in partnership with Ivchenko-Progress, TR-M, TEI and KALE. TEI and Kale are among the sub-suppliers of the PW engine currently used in the F35 project. TEI is already a GE and TAI subsidiary and a worldwide supplier of turbofan engine parts and eginering. TR-M, on the other hand, is currently the fastest growing engine/design company in Turkey in terms of design and testing expertise personel.The ultimate goal in the MMU project is the original engine. The US origin engine is only an interm solution to complete the aircraft avionics and flight tests phase of the project faster. It is a turbofan which is suitable in terms of diameter and dry weight ratio and is well known as a core in Turkish technical stages. The F110s for F16s were produced under license in TEI's Eskişehir factory for many years. They know this engine like the back of their hand. Using this on Block-0 is more about risk management. It is known with all its technical details and have experience with it for decades.<a href="https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/ssb-mmu-tf-x-motoru-gelistirme-projesi-faz-ii-asamasi-icin-yakinda-ihale-acacak-4854" target="_blank">https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/ssb-mmu-tf-x-motoru-gelistirme-projesi-faz-ii-asamasi-icin-yakinda-ihale-acacak-4854</a> ( November 22, 2021)</blockquote>

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