TEI-PD170
The TEI-PD170 is an advanced turbodiesel aviation engine developed by Tusaş Engine Industries. It was designed for use in Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles and serves as a core part of Turkey's indigenous aerospace engine initiatives. The engine delivers a maximum power of 170 hp and is optimized for high altitude and endurance performance.
Design and development
The TEI-PD170 program began in response to Turkey's need for a domestically produced engine for its UAV platforms, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. It first ran on 22 December 2016, and achieved certification in 2018. The engine is notable for its fuel efficiency, high-altitude capability, and modular design, making it ideal for long-endurance missions.The engine has been integrated into platforms such as the Bayraktar TB2, Bayraktar TB3, TAI Anka and the TAI Aksungur, contributing significantly to the operational effectiveness of Turkey's UAV fleet. A higher-powered variant, the TEI-PD222ST, is under development to meet increasing performance requirements.
Variants
;TEI-PD170;TEI-PD180ST
;TEI-PD222ST