Akinci & Aksungur and Turkish Unmanned Fighter Aircraft Program

[LegionnairE]

Is TP the armed one? Kinda confusing Anka S is the standard non armed one and TP the armed and way bigger one?

I believe its same thing Anka TP=Anka-S , it will be bigger version of current Anka.It will reach 40.000 feet+ with 1 ton payload capacity so we can assume it will be armed as well as all other UAV gadgets(SAR and SATCOM) current Anka lacks.

Guys, stop obsessing on the payload

Main difference is that Anka-S/Anka-TP whatever TAI decides to call it. Will fly with a powerful turboprop engine. This means higher altitude, more useful payload capacity. This gives us flexibility, a variety of options. Most likely Anka-S will fly with a reaper-like configuration, a decent sensor array and a variety of weapons HGK, Mızrak-U, Stinger etc. But we can also try different stuff like gorgon stare or Argus-IS... a full load of sensors, no weapons

There are lots of possibilities

 

[cabatli_53]

I think You are mixing the points.

Anka-S and ANKA-TP would be different platforms. ANKA-S is serial production variant of current ANKA prototypes and "S" stands for serial production. That's why final modifications and performance rise studies are being applied in order to meet Turkish Amy requirements. Those studies would be completed until 2016.

Anka-TP is going to be an equivalent of Reaper and Take off weight would be around 3000-5000kg (ANKA-S: 1500kg). ANKA-TP is going to have around 900-1000kg payload capacity (ANKA-S: 250kg). ANKA-S is supposed to fly around 30000ft, While ANKA-TP will push the limits on 40000-45000ft altitudes.

I think It is more clear now...

 

[cabatli_53]

BTW, Canadian P&W PT-6 turboprop motor is planned to integrate ANKA-TP. Israeli Eitan also uses same motor...

 

[[TR]AHMET]

BTW, Canadian P&W PT-6 turboprop motor is planned to integrate ANKA-TP. Israeli Eitan also uses same motor...

Himmm Canada have a good relationship with Turkey it would be more reliable for us....

 

[xxxKULxxx]

Can you tell what TP means ? ANKA-TP, Eitan-TP ?

 

[egolfs]

Can you tell what TP means ? ANKA-TP, Eitan-TP ?

Turbo Prop - maybe?

 

[Kamil_baku]

Turbo Prop - maybe?

Thats actually perfect idea, because we all know that new anka wil have turkish made turbo-prob engine. It really make sense to me because without that engine its impossible to have bigger payload option in UAV.

 

[-SINAN-]

new anka wil have turkish made turbo-prob engine.

No such thing.... i keep telling you guys, don't spread misinformation, it looks like propaganada.

 

[Haitham]

Anka is a combat UAV or used only for reconnaissance ???

 

[Hakan]

Anka is a combat UAV or used only for reconnaissance ???

As of now it is a reconnaissance UAV however they are currently working on an armed ANKA. This will be called ANKA TP.

I think You are mixing the points.

Anka-S and ANKA-TP would be different platforms. ANKA-S is serial production variant of current ANKA prototypes and "S" stands for serial production. That's why final modifications and performance rise studies are being applied in order to meet Turkish Amy requirements. Those studies would be completed until 2016.

Anka-TP is going to be an equivalent of Reaper and Take off weight would be around 3000-5000kg (ANKA-S: 1500kg). ANKA-TP is going to have around 900-1000kg payload capacity (ANKA-S: 250kg). ANKA-S is supposed to fly around 30000ft, While ANKA-TP will push the limits on 40000-45000ft altitudes.

I think It is more clear now...

 

[Haitham]

As of now it is a reconnaissance UAV however they are currently working on an armed ANKA. This will be called ANKA TP.

that is a great advance to do....gives a new capabilities

 

[cabatli_53]

DSA 2014: TEI unveils new UAV engine lineup, outlines Anka engine schedule

Turkish aerospace firm TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) showcased its latest range of engines designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2014 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

The company featured three engines aimed at powering small UAV platforms: the TJ35 and TJ90, as well as the TP38. The turbojet TJ35 and TJ90 engines are compact but power-dense engines, weighing just 3.1 kg and 5.7 kg respectively. The TJ35 is 25 cm long and 13 cm wide, while the TJ90 is 39 cm long and 15 cm wide. However, the engines are capable of generating high thrust ratings for their size - with the TJ35 producing a maximum 178 N (40 lb) of thrust at 120,000 rpm, and the TJ90 a maximum 400 N (90 lb) of thrust at 100,000 rpm.

TEI also showcased the TP38 turboprop engine, which is 53 cm long, 28 cm wide, and weighs 11.5 kg. The engine is capable of producing a power output of 31 kW (41 hp) at 120,000 rpm. The maximum propeller speed is 7,000 rpm.

The company said all three engines share a number of common features, including an indigenously-developed full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) system for optimum engine efficiency, and are compatible with JP8 fuel. The engines are also designed to withstand high g-loads commonly encountered during UAV catapult launches. The engines are designed to operate in excess of 25 hours between each maintenance cycle.

Speaking to IHS Jane's , TEI representative Yigit Cetinkaya said the company began development of the engines in 2013, with flight trials conducted in early 2014. The TJ90, for example, performed its first flight on 28 January.

Cetinkaya added that the company is expecting to complete development of the replacement engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV by the end of 2014. Delivery of the Anka UAV is expected to commence in 2016.

 

[Bubblegum Crisis]

DSA 2014: TEI unveils new UAV engine lineup, outlines Anka engine schedule

Turkish aerospace firm TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) showcased its latest range of engines designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2014 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

The company featured three engines aimed at powering small UAV platforms: the TJ35 and TJ90, as well as the TP38. The turbojet TJ35 and TJ90 engines are compact but power-dense engines, weighing just 3.1 kg and 5.7 kg respectively. The TJ35 is 25 cm long and 13 cm wide, while the TJ90 is 39 cm long and 15 cm wide. However, the engines are capable of generating high thrust ratings for their size - with the TJ35 producing a maximum 178 N (40 lb) of thrust at 120,000 rpm, and the TJ90 a maximum 400 N (90 lb) of thrust at 100,000 rpm.

TEI also showcased the TP38 turboprop engine, which is 53 cm long, 28 cm wide, and weighs 11.5 kg. The engine is capable of producing a power output of 31 kW (41 hp) at 120,000 rpm. The maximum propeller speed is 7,000 rpm.

The company said all three engines share a number of common features, including an indigenously-developed full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) system for optimum engine efficiency, and are compatible with JP8 fuel. The engines are also designed to withstand high g-loads commonly encountered during UAV catapult launches. The engines are designed to operate in excess of 25 hours between each maintenance cycle.

Speaking to IHS Jane's , TEI representative Yigit Cetinkaya said the company began development of the engines in 2013, with flight trials conducted in early 2014. The TJ90, for example, performed its first flight on 28 January.

Cetinkaya added that the company is expecting to complete development of the replacement engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV by the end of 2014. Delivery of the Anka UAV is expected to commence in 2016.

Wonderful news, brother !!!


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[Hakan]

DSA 2014: TEI unveils new UAV engine lineup, outlines Anka engine schedule

Turkish aerospace firm TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) showcased its latest range of engines designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2014 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

The company featured three engines aimed at powering small UAV platforms: the TJ35 and TJ90, as well as the TP38. The turbojet TJ35 and TJ90 engines are compact but power-dense engines, weighing just 3.1 kg and 5.7 kg respectively. The TJ35 is 25 cm long and 13 cm wide, while the TJ90 is 39 cm long and 15 cm wide. However, the engines are capable of generating high thrust ratings for their size - with the TJ35 producing a maximum 178 N (40 lb) of thrust at 120,000 rpm, and the TJ90 a maximum 400 N (90 lb) of thrust at 100,000 rpm.

TEI also showcased the TP38 turboprop engine, which is 53 cm long, 28 cm wide, and weighs 11.5 kg. The engine is capable of producing a power output of 31 kW (41 hp) at 120,000 rpm. The maximum propeller speed is 7,000 rpm.

The company said all three engines share a number of common features, including an indigenously-developed full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) system for optimum engine efficiency, and are compatible with JP8 fuel. The engines are also designed to withstand high g-loads commonly encountered during UAV catapult launches. The engines are designed to operate in excess of 25 hours between each maintenance cycle.

Speaking to IHS Jane's , TEI representative Yigit Cetinkaya said the company began development of the engines in 2013, with flight trials conducted in early 2014. The TJ90, for example, performed its first flight on 28 January.

Cetinkaya added that the company is expecting to complete development of the replacement engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV by the end of 2014. Delivery of the Anka UAV is expected to commence in 2016.

So now we have to wait two more years for Anka. Atleast when it is completed we will have a solid fully indigenous platform which was the goal from the beginning.

 

[cabatli_53]

As of now it is a reconnaissance UAV however they are currently working on an armed ANKA. This will be called ANKA TP.

Arming an aerial platform is just a matter of desicion If You are the owner of original platform. It is applicable for not only ANKA-TP, but also ANKA-S.

ANKA-S Surveillance, ANKA-S ELINT/SIGINT, ANKA-S Armed variants will also be developed (If required) with sacrifacing hundreds of ft altitudes.