We seem to have quite a few engine programs
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I know we want to build the best engine possible with our national capabilities. But I was wondering if we're prioritizing an engine for a specific vessel of a certain size/tonnage.
I kinda hope we'll develop a FAC engine 500-900 tonnage first, as I imagine the this poses a lesser challenge compared to an engine that will power our Corvettes, Frigates and Destroyers.
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http://www.denizcilikdergisi.com/denizcilik-gundem-haberleri/dereli-milli-gemi-motoru-uretmeliyiz/
Article mentions that creating a domestic engine was a dream in the past, and the people involved in it hope that those dreams become realities in the following generations.
https://uskudar.biz/savunma-sanayii/türkiyenin-motor-hikâyeleri-dizel.html
Article is unfortunately in turkish.
History of Turkish arms development in diesel engine in 1940's until government squashed it. '
It's important to point out that during WW2 Turkey's politicians did their best to prove to the warring nations that Turkey was not in any way capable of joining, and doing anything for any part, thus we were able to stay out of WW2 until the end.
I wonder why they didn't develop an engine to use on fishing boats, even in secret.
Also, Germany did not allow Turkey to export ships with german engine to Azerbaijan, but israel who also uses the same german equipment were allowed to export to Azerbaijan.
We really need a national navy vessel engine be it FAC, patrol vessel or whatever.
