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Turkish Aviation Firm Tests TF6000 Turbofan Engine at Teknofest 2025

Turkish Aviation Firm Tests TF6000 Turbofan Engine at Teknofest 2025
Milestone Demonstration at Teknofest
TUSAS Engine Industries Inc. (TEI) publicly tested its domestically developed TF6000 turbofan engine for the first time at Teknofest 2025, held at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. This event marked a significant achievement for Türkiye’s aviation industry, showcasing the nation’s expanding expertise in advanced aerospace engineering. The TF6000, designed and manufactured entirely within Türkiye, was operated using a mobile test brake facility during the five-day technology and aviation festival organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and the Ministry of Industry and Technology. TEI General Manager Mahmut Faruk Aksit highlighted the importance of demonstrating national technological capabilities, expressing pride in his team’s dedication and the company’s progress.
Sea-Level Testing and Performance Validation
The public demonstration was not merely symbolic; it represented the engine’s first sea-level test, a critical phase in its development. Haluk Gorgun, President of the Defense Industry, confirmed that the TF6000 met the expected performance benchmarks during this test. He noted that while previous tests had been conducted at higher altitudes in Eskisehir, this event constituted a genuine sea-level evaluation. The engine continued to operate daily throughout the festival, providing technology enthusiasts and industry observers with direct insight into Türkiye’s advancements in defense technology.
Future Developments: TF10000 and TF35000 Engines
While the TF6000 undergoes further testing for integration with platforms such as the Anka-3 unmanned aerial vehicle, TEI is focusing on the development of the TF10000 engine. This more powerful variant, equipped with an afterburner and capable of delivering 10,000 pounds of thrust, is intended to power high-speed, stealth-capable aircraft like the Kizilelma. Aksit emphasized the necessity of an afterburner-equipped engine to meet the performance demands of these advanced platforms. The TF10000 has already undergone successful afterburner tests on smaller demonstration engines, and TEI aims to accelerate its development timeline significantly, targeting service entry within a few years—much faster than the typical decade-long development cycles seen in the aerospace industry.
In addition to the TF10000, TEI is developing the TF35000 engine, designed specifically for fifth-generation fighter aircraft such as the KAAN platform. This project underscores TEI’s ambition to position Türkiye at the forefront of next-generation aerospace technology, with the TF35000 expected to meet the stringent requirements of advanced combat aircraft.
Challenges and Industry Impact
Despite these advancements, TEI faces considerable challenges, including meeting international safety and performance standards, obtaining necessary certifications, and managing the substantial costs associated with advanced engine development. Nevertheless, the successful demonstration of the TF6000 has generated increased interest from Turkish investors and aerospace companies in domestically produced technology. On the global stage, this progress may prompt competitors to accelerate their own engine development programs or seek expanded international collaborations to maintain their market positions.
Currently, TEI produces two engines per month, with the capacity to double output as demand increases. The company has also begun delivering upgraded PD200 engines to Baykar for flight testing, further contributing to Türkiye’s growing aerospace capabilities.

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