Highlights from the haberturk interview of TEI General Director Prof.Dr.Mahmut Faruk Akşit:
- TEI will deliver 13 sets of PD-170 engines (220 hp output engine which is optimized for UAVs) for TAI orders by the end of the year.
- Akıncı's engine works continue. As soon as it's completed, we're going to produce a powerful engine without increasing the size. It will be the first in the world in this type of engine.
- We are the leader in reciprocating UAV engines.
- The PD170 is actually capable of handling 4-8 seats Cessna-like planes. Civil certification will be required to be used for this purpose.
- The Anka flew many times with our indigenous engine, we had no problems. After 6 months you will see Aksungur flies with indigenous engine.
- We're talking serious things about system sales with countries like South Korea and the Philippines. Good things will happen if we find the midpoint.
- We completed the jet engine core 2 years ago. We've gone through hundreds of tests, learned a lot. We reduced fuel consumption, increased power.
- Jet engine assembly is finished, manufacturing phase continues. We will deliver it for use in Gökbey utulity helicopter within a year.
- We have proven ourselves in the world in producing core engines. We are taking our steps on the way to MMU by making it bigger.
- We created our own library of Air Engines. Things have become easier.
