Iranian military engine development news and updates

[Aramagedon]

Some engine project mockups that were shown last year at the MAKS-2019 in Russia.

They appear to be Tolou variants.

Amazing.

 

[Philosopher]

Sadly I cannot find more information regarding those engines.

 

[Mithridates]

jahesh:

MAX output thrust: 700 kgf

 

[Philosopher]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1297087919233081346

 

[PeeD]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1297087919233081346

Really bad that nobody managed to get more high-res photos of those six small plastic TEM jet engines from MAKS 2019...

 

[skyshadow]

 

[Iskander]

Williams Fj44 jet engine ?

 

[Iskander]

Williams Fj44 jet engine ?

 

[skyshadow]

Williams Fj44 jet engine ?

do not know

 

[sha ah]

I just stumbled onto this article today. They're saying that Qatar is financing the purchase and distribution of mini model aircraft engines from Germany to the Houthis via Iranian trading and distribution routes. If true it's very remarkable. We already know that Turkey uses German engines in their drones as well. Germany produces some of the best engineers in the world and top notch products and technology, so is this really that surprising ?

Germany stops Iran buying mini-engines after they were found in Houthi drones

Underground technology trade through Xiamen and Mombasa smuggling routes

Iran's Qasef-1 drones such as the one pictured above have passed to Houthi rebels. Conflict Armament Research

German officials imposed a ban on the sale of model aircraft engines to Iran after a shipment ended up in drones used by the Houthis in Yemen to attack Saudi Arabia.

The move prompted a shift in Iranian procurement to advanced engine technology that is smuggled in drones bought from Chinese makers and shipped from Xiamen to Mombasa,

From there the units are smuggled to Salalah in Oman and on to Houthi strongholds, intelligence reports say.

It emerged that a small maker of engines for miniature versions of well-known aircraft was approached by Germany’s domestic intelligence service, which had been monitoring sales of units later found on the battlefield.

The shipment of 42 twin-cylinder propeller motors in 2015 was routed through Athens to Tehran.

Intelligence officials working for Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) stepped in weeks later to prevent further sales to Iran.

“There was no indication that the engines would be delivered to Iran,” said Karsten Schudt, managing director of manufacturer 3W-International.

At the instigation of the BfV, the order was prevented.

Iran has used German and Dutch precision-engineered small engines for more than a decade to boost its own drone production.

These include powerful machines of more than 80 brake horsepower, made by Limbach Flugmotoren, a German manufacturer.

Experts believe that for at least five years the Iranians have built up drone-making capability to arm its Houthi allies.

In mid-2018, the Houthis began using more advanced drones from Iran’s Sammad series, which is believed to have three variants with an operational range well beyond 1,000 kilometres.

These drones have powerful engines and can carry larger warheads.

A dossier circulating in Europe, compiled by an undercover agent, suggests Houthi-Iran drone production is financed by Qatar.

At the centre of the web is a front company in Cyprus that uses funds from gold trading to make payments to European suppliers.

The dossier also shows links between the front company and leading Qatari financial institutions.

Updated: September 25, 2020 03:13 AM

 

[TheImmortal]

I just stumbled onto this article today. They're saying that Qatar is financing the purchase and distribution of mini model aircraft engines from Germany to the Houthis via Iranian trading and distribution routes. If true it's very remarkable. We already know that Turkey uses German engines in their drones as well. Germany produces some of the best engineers in the world and top notch products and technology, so is this really that surprising ?

Germany stops Iran buying mini-engines after they were found in Houthi drones

Underground technology trade through Xiamen and Mombasa smuggling routes

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Iran's Qasef-1 drones such as the one pictured above have passed to Houthi rebels. Conflict Armament Research

German officials imposed a ban on the sale of model aircraft engines to Iran after a shipment ended up in drones used by the Houthis in Yemen to attack Saudi Arabia.

The move prompted a shift in Iranian procurement to advanced engine technology that is smuggled in drones bought from Chinese makers and shipped from Xiamen to Mombasa,

From there the units are smuggled to Salalah in Oman and on to Houthi strongholds, intelligence reports say.

It emerged that a small maker of engines for miniature versions of well-known aircraft was approached by Germany’s domestic intelligence service, which had been monitoring sales of units later found on the battlefield.

The shipment of 42 twin-cylinder propeller motors in 2015 was routed through Athens to Tehran.

Intelligence officials working for Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) stepped in weeks later to prevent further sales to Iran.

“There was no indication that the engines would be delivered to Iran,” said Karsten Schudt, managing director of manufacturer 3W-International.

At the instigation of the BfV, the order was prevented.

Iran has used German and Dutch precision-engineered small engines for more than a decade to boost its own drone production.

These include powerful machines of more than 80 brake horsepower, made by Limbach Flugmotoren, a German manufacturer.

Experts believe that for at least five years the Iranians have built up drone-making capability to arm its Houthi allies.

In mid-2018, the Houthis began using more advanced drones from Iran’s Sammad series, which is believed to have three variants with an operational range well beyond 1,000 kilometres.

These drones have powerful engines and can carry larger warheads.

A dossier circulating in Europe, compiled by an undercover agent, suggests Houthi-Iran drone production is financed by Qatar.

At the centre of the web is a front company in Cyprus that uses funds from gold trading to make payments to European suppliers.

The dossier also shows links between the front company and leading Qatari financial institutions.

Updated: September 25, 2020 03:13 AM

@QWECXZ

I said be patient and in time you will see.

 

[skyshadow]

@QWECXZ

I said be patient and in time you will see.

if German mini engines were alot superior to IRGC's one IRGC would have made absolute sure that they staid in Iran it self not to be shipped to Yemen

 

[TheImmortal]

if German mini engines were alot superior to IRGC's one IRGC would have made absolute sure that they staid in Iran it self not to be shipped to Yemen

superiority has nothing to do with it. Many times foreign countries purposely use foreign parts in weapon systems shipped abroad to proxy conflicts for plausible deniability.

My point is Qatar is assisting Iran in different ways behind the scenes. Some may not be known for decades if it isn’t “leaked” out (by Iran or other actors).

 

[sahureka2]

do not know

Rolls Royce TAY

 

[sahureka2]

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