Turkish aviation company triumphantly trials TF6000 turbofan motor during Teknofest 2025 event

Turkey's TF6000 Unreal Engine Successfully Tested at Teknofest 2025

At Teknofest 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey, the TF6000 engine underwent a sea-level test, marking a significant milestone in its development. This engine, designed and manufactured entirely in Turkey, is set to power various aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The TF6000 engine is currently being produced at a rate of two per month, with the capacity to double output based on demand. One of the applications for this engine is Turkey's Anka-3 UAV.

TEI, the company behind the TF6000, is also working on the development of the TF10000 engine, an afterburner-equipped variant of the TF6000. The TF10000 is designed to power high-speed, stealth-capable aircraft like Kizilelma. TEI expects the TF10000 engine to enter service within a few years.

Another engine in development at TEI is the TF35000, which is being designed specifically for Turkey's fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet. Unlike the TF10000, the TF35000 will not be a directly scaled version but will include additional technologies to ensure reliability under extreme conditions and varying atmospheric pressures. The TF35000 engine is expected to enter service around the mid-2020s.

TEI's development efforts extend beyond the current Gokbey helicopter platform. The company is also working on engines for heavier helicopter classes.

Successful afterburner tests have been conducted on smaller demonstration engines in Turkey, and TEI has begun delivering the PD200, an upgraded version of its PD170 engine, to Baykar for flight testing.

The development of an indigenous TF35000 engine is strategically important for Turkey's national defense capabilities. To ensure the engine's performance under high-altitude conditions, TEI plans high-altitude testing for the TF6000 engine at Turkey's highest observatory in Erzurum, which is located at 10,000 feet elevation.

During Teknofest 2025, the TF6000 engine continued daily operations, and the test achieved expected performance levels. The successful test is a testament to Turkey's growing capabilities in the aerospace industry.