IDEALAB, a leading innovator in defence technologies, is set to revolutionize the industry with its latest development: a turbojet engine family designed specifically for smart loitering munitions and target drones. These cutting-edge engines deliver unparalleled performance, battlefield reliability, and adaptability, empowering loitering munitions and target drones with enhanced capabilities. IDEALAB’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation ensures that their turbojet engines will shape the future of smart loitering munitions and redefine their effectiveness on the modern battlefield.
Unleashing the turbojet engine family for smart loitering munitions and target drones: IDEALAB’s turbojet engine family has been meticulously engineered to meet the unique requirements of smart loitering munitions. Let’s explore the key features and capabilities that set these engines apart:
Unrivalled Performance: IDEALAB’s turbojet engines provide exceptional thrust output and fuel efficiency, enabling smart loitering munitions to operate with speed and agility. These engines empower loitering munitions to maintain extended loitering periods while remaining responsive to rapidly changing target scenarios.
Precision and Accuracy: Designed for precise engine control and outstanding demand response, IDEALAB’s turbojet engines allow loitering munitions to navigate with precision. The engines integrate to advanced control systems and guidance technologies very easily to ensure accurate targeting, minimizing collateral damage and maximizing mission success rates.
Versatility and Adaptability: IDEALAB’s turbojet engines are engineered to adapt to a variety of smart loitering munitions, enabling exceptional flight performance and manoeuvrability. From intelligence gathering to target acquisition and engagement, these engines enable the capabilities of loitering munitions in diverse operational scenarios.
Enhanced Endurance: Loitering munitions demand extended endurance capabilities for effective surveillance and loitering operations. IDEALAB’s turbojet engines prioritize fuel efficiency, providing loitering munitions with increased endurance, enabling prolonged missions without compromising performance.
Seamless Integration and Scalability: IDEALAB’s turbojet engine family ensures seamless integration with existing smart loitering munitions platforms and facilitates future upgrades and enhancements. The engines are designed to be easily integrated into various systems, allowing for scalability and adaptability to evolving mission requirements.
IDEALAB’s turbojet engine family has been meticulously engineered to meet the unique requirements of smart loitering munitions. Let’s explore the key features and brief capabilities of each engine:
IL-170:
Agile and reliable the IL-170 turbojet engine stands as the first offering in IDEALAB’s engine family. With a thrust output of 170 Newtons, it empowers loitering munitions with exceptional agility and precision. The compact yet quick responsive design of the TJ-170 enables lightweight loitering munitions to navigate with ease in complex environments, ensuring accurate target tracking and engagement. IL-170 is capable powering the platform up to 300Watt of electric. IL-170 currently powers Baykar’s Kemankeş Loitering munition and TUSAS’s Turna-TJ target drone.
IL-600
Versatile and Responsive Stepping up the power scale, IDEALAB is offering the IL-600 turbojet engine, generating access thrust of 600 Newtons. Designed for subsonic cruise missiles and target drones, the IL-600 provides exceptional versatility and responsiveness. Its advanced engine control systems integrate easily to guidance systems enable loitering munitions to swiftly adapt to changing target scenarios, ensuring accurate strikes and optimal mission success. IL-600 provides 1500watt of electric power to feed the platform. IL-600 is planned to used TUSAŞ Şimşek and TÜBİTAK SAGE’s Kuzgun TJ platforms.
IL-1600
Dominant Performance IDEALAB’s flagship engine, the IL-1600, stands at the pinnacle of IDEALAB’s turbojet engine technology. Unleashing an astonishing thrust of 1600 Newtons, within 200mm engine diameter the IL-1600 offers unparalleled performance for larger loitering munitions. This high-performance engine empowers loitering munitions with extended range, near supersonic speed, providing power to dominant force on the battlefield. IL-600 provides 8000 watt of electric power to feed the platform integrated electronics. IL-1600 is targeted to be used in Roketsan ÇAKIR and TUSAŞ’s Supersonic Şimşek.
IDEALAB recognizes the value of collaboration and partnerships in driving innovation forward. By actively engaging with defence organizations, munitions manufacturers, and technology integrators, IDEALAB aims to refine and enhance their turbojet engine family to meet evolving needs. Through collaboration, IDEALAB seeks to shape the future of smart loitering munitions, offering game-changing capabilities to defence forces worldwide.
IDEALAB’s turbojet engine family for smart loitering munitions sets a new benchmark in performance, precision, and adaptability. These engines empower loitering munitions with enhanced speed, accuracy, endurance, and versatility, revolutionizing their effectiveness on the modern battlefield. IDEALAB’s dedication to innovation and engineering excellence ensures that their turbojet engines will continue to drive advancements in smart loitering munitions and shape the future of defence technology.