Aerospace

Turkey is giving Tejas a tough battle while dealing with the Malasysian Fighter Jet proposal.

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is providing collaborative production on its Hurjet trainer and a number of other front-line military planes as part of the competition to provide Malaysia with light combat aircraft (LCA).

At the Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, TAI president and CEO Temel Kotil revealed collaborative manufacturing concepts, saying that they are backed by TAI’s investment in the Southeast Asian country.

Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil, the General Manager of Türk Aerospace Industries A.S., previously discussed Jet Training and the HÜRJET Light Attack Aircraft. The HURJET is on its way to Malaysia, according to Kotil, since TAI has a strong position in Malaysia’s tender.

TAI has already established an engineering center in Malaysia, which it aims to transform into an avionics hub, according to Kotil. Malaysia wants the company to make more lucrative commitments, such as transferring some of its most potent military equipment.

Furthermore, despite the Malaysian government’s policies in this field, Kotil feels that the company’s experiences might aid Malaysia’s aerospace sector. “We have 20 years of expertise producing aircraft equipment and want to transfer that experience to Malaysia,” Kotil explained.

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According to him, TAI also intends to manufacture and assemble aeroplane components like as avionics in Malaysia. “By the end of this year, we want to have around 100 engineers in the Cyberjaya office,” he added.

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The alliance will concentrate on enhancing aircraft component manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul, as well as increasing skilled personnel and technology transfer.

These conditions have the potential to shift the scales in Turkey’s favour. The country’s obligation, on the other side, is to build the Hurjet on schedule, which includes completing all tests on time.

So, what sets the Hurjet apart from the Tejas, and how does it stack up? The Turkish plane has a maximum speed of 1.4 Mach. Tejas is the faster of the two, topping out at 1.6 Mach. The sound speed is Mach 1. The Hurjet can carry more than 2,700 kg of cargo, but the Tejas can only carry 5,300 kg. The Hurjet has a 2,200-kilometer range. While HAL has not said it, the Tejas has a 300-kilometer action radius.

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.