cabatli_53
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Turkey still depends on western materials / key components for its major weapons programmes. We all know about the T129, the Altay has german technology eg the engine etc so are not 100% sanctions free esp after the row with the US on the S400 purchase resulting in the suspension of the F35 program for the TuAF.
Engine tech is ona of the biggest defficiency we have to overcome in coming years and the industry is working hard to solve this problem. The average national contribution mostly reach around %70-75 scale in Turkish strategic programs and majority of the remained share is about the engines and transmissions/gearboxes of platforms. In next years, We will see Land, Naval and Aerial engines to be revealed step by step. After this process, Noone will be able to block any strategic cooperation of Turkish institutes. Turkey is cooperating with Fiat/Iveco for 1500hp and 1000hp engine projects and Most likely, We will see national 1500hp engine and tranamissions until 2023. TS-1400/1500 turboshaft technology will be evolved to provide bigger thrust for 10/12t platforms. Turbojet family is under the responsibility of Kale and first product will power up SOM and Atmaca missiles. The tradition of Turkish industry is based of continuation of developments in all field so We will see a large powerpack family in all fields in near future.