The TEI TS1400 is a 1,400 shp

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engine for rotary wing applications. It is developed by the

Tusaş Engine Industries Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI; tr, TUSAŞ Motor Sanayii A.Ş.) is an aerospace engine manufacturer and a design center for the production of engines and engine parts for commercial and military aircraft. It is based in Eskişehir, Turkey. TEI wa ...

(TEI) in Turkey.

Development

The engine is developed for helicopters produced in Turkey. The "Turboshaft Engine Development Project" ( tr, Turboşaft Motor Geliştirme Projesi, TMGP), launched on 7 March 2017, aims to reduce foreign dependency while increasing indigenousness rates. The first installment of the TEI TS1400 is planned on the TAI T625 Gökbey, a twin-engined light transport/utility

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developed by

Turkish Aerospace Industries Turkish Aerospace Inc. ( tr, Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayi A.Ş., TUSAŞ) is the center of technology in design, development, manufacturing, integration of aerospace systems, modernization and after sales support in Turkey. Located in Ankara ...

. The engine was introduced to the public on 11 December 2020. It was also announced that the engine may be used for T129 ATAK attack helicopter in the future.

Specifications

Other * 30sec. Single engine power output: * Ceiling: * Shaft output revolution: 23,000 rpm

References

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