UAV Engines & Component Manufacturing for Commercial & Military UAVs
TEI-PD170 172 hp turbodiesel engine for MALE UAVs
TEI-PD170

TEI's PD170 is an advanced four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that has been specifically developed to meet the needs of MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAVs. With a power output of 172 hp, it offers a high power-to-weight ratio and excellent performance at high altitudes.

The compact engine can be run on JP-8 or Jet-A1 fuel, and features a FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control). It has been proven on UAV platforms such as the Bayraktar TB3 and Aksungur, and has powered single sorties of up to 45 hours.

Specifications:

Dry Weight: 162 kg
Max Power: 172 hp
BSFC: 207 g/kWh @ MSL
Electrical Power: 2x 4.5 kW
Altitude Power: 170 hp @ 20,000 ft
130 hp @ 30,000 ft
90 hp @ 40,000 ft
Max Altitude: 45,000 ft
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