KAI joins turkish light helicopter contest

[mehmeTcc]

Turkey developing a light helicopter? That's interesting!

Does anyone here have the pics of the prototype model or something?

If so, it'd be great to post it.

INDIGENOUS HELICOPTER - Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.

 

[Worf]

Bir de bildiğim bir şey daha var ama galiba onu söylememem lazım.

My friend,

You still did not explain this; please can you make it clearer for us.

 

[Tshering22]

INDIGENOUS HELICOPTER - Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.

Wow! that design is similar to the RAH-66 Komanche! Good luck.

 

[Hurshid Celebi]

TAI and LHTEC sign contract for CTS800 engine
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Deal between TAI, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce will establish local assembly, parts manufacturing, inspection, and test and depot repair capability in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey, Dec. 10, 2015 – Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company, a 50-50 partnership between Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) and Rolls-Royce, have signed an agreement to supply CTS800 turboshaft engines for the Turkish Light Utility Helicopter, a program of the Undersecretary for Defense Industry since September 2013.

The agreement, which confirms a memorandum of understanding signed at this year’s Paris Air Show, consists of a five-year development program to integrate and certify the CTS800-4AT engine model on the Turkish Light Utility Helicopter (TLUH) platform. The agreement is expected to result in a production program that will provide helicopters to the local Turkish military and civil market, as well as globally. With the CTS800, operators will benefit from a proven commercial and military propulsion system that expands mission range and payload.

In addition to the development program, Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) plans to industrialize production and maintenance of the engine in Turkey, boosting the Turkish aerospace market by providing local opportunities for manufacturing and depot repair.

“This deal will deliver a wealth of employment and industrial benefits to the Turkish aerospace industry,” said Daryl Mastin, president, LHTEC. “LHTEC is committed to working with local Turkish companies to manufacture the CTS800 engine as well as establish a local depot with maintenance and repair capabilities to support these future fleets.”

In addition to the positive impact on the local workforce, the development program also delivers technical and commercial advantages. For delivery in 2020, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will design a 5-ton, twin-engine utility helicopter equipped with the CTS800, the same engine model that powers the T129 ATAK helicopters currently in use by the Turkish Land Forces.

With almost a quarter of the Turkish gross domestic product stemming from its manufacturing sector, the Turkish Light Utility Helicopter program brings significant potential for domestic Turkish suppliers to provide manufacturing and support for both the production program and engine development. By working directly with local vendors, the CTS800 global support network will help create further job opportunities that match local skills with domestic work demand.

“For TAI’s new locally developed helicopter, the LHTEC CTS800 engine is a clear choice thanks to its proven capabilities in the most challenging environments,” Mastin said. “The synergy between the ATAK and TLUH fleets will allow greater efficiency in logistics, maintenance and familiarity for engineers, with a streamlined support network compared with other engines on the market.”

Notes to Editor

1. The CTS800 family of engines ranges from 1,360 to 1,700 shp with the CTS800-4N equipped with a full-authority digital engine control (FADEC) that reduces pilot workload and facilitates the engine’s on-condition maintenance program. Low engine removal rates, excellent “hot and high” performance, and durable maritime capabilities with reduced fuel flows all characterize the CTS800.
2. Growth versions of the T800/CTS800 engine include a 1,680 shp class version being offered for emerging civil and military applications.
3. Rolls-Royce’s vision is to create better power for a changing world via two main business segments: Aerospace and Land & Sea. These business divisions address markets with two strong technology platforms: gas turbines and reciprocating engines. Aerospace comprises Civil Aerospace and Defense Aerospace. Land & Sea comprises Marine, Nuclear and Power Systems. For more information, visit www.rolls-royce.com.
4. Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers are used by nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around the world. The Aerospace business unit develops innovative solutions for more fuel-efficient automobiles and airplanes, more direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity services, logistics, and more. The business delivers safer, faster, and more efficient and comfortable transportation-related experiences worldwide. For more information, visitwww.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and @Honeywell_Turbo.The CTS800 powers a number of aircraft, including the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300, Lynx Mk9a, AW159 Wildcat, T129 Turkish ATAK, ShinMaywa US-2 and the Sikorksy X2 technology demonstrator rotorcraft. The modular engine has established its maintainability and supportability in the field in austere conditions.The CTS800 powers a number of aircraft, including the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300, Lynx Mk9a, AW159 Wildcat, T129 Turkish ATAK, ShinMaywa US-2 and the Sikorksy X2 technology demonstrator rotorcraft. The modular engine has established its maintainability and supportability in the field in austere conditions.
   1. The CTS800 powers a number of aircraft, including the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300, Lynx Mk9a, AW159 Wildcat, T129 Turkish ATAK, ShinMaywa US-2 and the Sikorksy X2 technology demonstrator rotorcraft. The modular engine has established its maintainability and supportability in the field in austere conditions.

 

[BordoEnes]

BTW, Korean Air institute that made a licence deal with TAI, is offering ANKA MALE UAV under the name of KUS-15 for Korea. For this aspect, KoreanAir introduced a small scale mock-up of ANKA UAV in fair to introduce it to public...

Wow this is quite interesting. What became of this? I suppose Korea didnt want our Anka then.