May 12, 2026 12:53 PM
Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.
Turkey is pushing deeper into advanced fighter propulsion with a new turbofan engine designed to support next-gen air platforms.
The engine, known as Güçhan, delivers 42,000 pounds (19,050 kilograms) of thrust, placing it in the same performance bracket as powerplants used in fifth-generation combat aircraft like the American F-35.
It has a diameter of 50 inches (127 centimeters) and moves about 420 pounds (190 kilograms) of air every second.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: F-35-Class Airpower: Turkey Shows Off ‘Güçhan’ Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust
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