Engine & Parts Manufacturing for Commercial & Military UAVs

Tusas Engine Industries (TEI) is a leading global manufacturer of engines and components for commercial and military UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles).

As a continued partner, UST is highlighting the company’s unique solutions via the TEI supplier profile. The company is the largest aircraft engine parts manufacturer in the MEA region, and their components can be found in over 50% of all aircraft operating today.

Read on to find out more:

TEI has developed a wide range of gas turbine and piston engines that are either specially developed for or highly suited to the requirements of UAV and target drone applications. The company is continually seeking to provide the industry with innovative new engine designs, and invest 10% of its annual revenue into ongoing research and development activities.

TEI’s domestically-manufactured engines include:

TF35000 Turbofan Engine – 35,000 lbf thrust, developed for the requirements of 5th-generation fighter aircraft
TEI-TS1400 Turboshaft Engine Development Project – 1400 shp power, designed for helicopter platforms
TEI-TF6000 Turbofan Engine – 6,000 lbf thrust, afterburner support
TEI-TF10000 Turbofan Engine – 10,000 lbf with afterburner, developed for the requirements of 5th-generation fighter aircraft
TEI-PD170 Turbodiesel Aviation Engine – 172 hp max power, designed specifically for MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) UAVs
TEI-PD222 Turbodiesel Aviation Engine – 222 hp max power, designed specifically for MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) UAVs
TEI-TJ90 Turbojet Engine – Mil-spec UAV engine, maximum thrust 390 ± 10/90 N/lbf
TEI-PG50 2-Stroke Gasoline Aviation Engine – 50 HP max power @ 6500 RPM, boxer engine for UAVs with EFI

TEI can manufacture a wide range of components for commercial and defense UAV requirements, and currently provides over 2000 parts for the aviation industry across 50 different programs. With a strong commitment to quality, TEI works to stringent lean production and Six Sigma principles throughout all stages of the manufacturing processes.

Capabilities include:

• Machining (CNC, grinding, abrasive flow, vibratory machining & more)
• Fabrication (welding, cold forming, drilling, cutting & bending)
• Blisk manufacturing (high-speed blade milling & electrochemical machining)
• Nondestructive testing & measurement

TEI also operates a cutting-edge assembly and testing facility that includes a turbofan engine test cell with a maximum capacity of 100,000 lbs and two turboshaft engine test cells with 3400 shp and 2500 shp maximum capacities.

The company is also a highly qualified provider of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services, and is certified in accordance with EN/AS 9110 standards for QMS within aviation maintenance organizations. In addition, TEI is an EASA Part 145 approved maintenance organization.

To find out more about TEI’s engine and component manufacturing capabilities for UAVs, visit the company’s profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/tei-tusas-engine-industries/