ANKARA \u2014 UK engine maker Rolls-Royce and its local partner Kale will launch a joint effort to produce an engine to power Turkey\u2019s first indigenous fighter jet, the TF-X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effort will be undertaken by TAEC, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Kale. Kale, a Turkish industrial conglomerate, owns 51% of TAEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TAEC\u2019s earlier efforts to launch the engine program ended in uncertainty. Ismail Demir, Turkey\u2019s chief procurement official, recently said TAEC\u2019s effort had failed over \u201cfive or six\u201d disputes in the production plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But in a March 5 television interview Demir said the government would now negotiate a possible engine deal with Rolls-Royce. \u201cWe had some issues [with Rolls-Royce] before,\u201d he said. \u201cThese have been resolved. I think we are ready to work together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Industry sources said the new TAEC effort is part of a renewed interest in the TF-X program, also linked to the potential purchase by Turkey of scores of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as a stop-gap solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The TF-X is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2026. It will enter service in 2029, according to Turkish officials. The U.S.-made F110 engine will be used in its prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The planned TAEC engine is expected to fly the TF-X at an altitude of 40,000 feet and a speed of 1.8 mach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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