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TÜMOSAN Research and Development Center wishes to be Automated, DCT, fully automatic, hydrostatic CVT and Cross
among the initiator of design a feasible solution in the process Drive transmission applications are fully integrated with the
of revealing a new product. TÜMOSAN R&D continuously seeks target to develop their own transmission technologies.
new opportunities and solutions to improve existing products,
processes and systems. In line with the company’s vision, the TÜMOSAN is working on projects related to defense industry
Company intends sustainable product and process innovation in order to provide the ability of the country to be developed in
in order to increase productivity, reveal new product groups transmission and transmission systems. Development activities
and improve the existing service quality. TÜMOSAN intends to of conventional automatic and manual gearboxes continue with
increase the grant budget for R&D activities by increasing its company own funds with customization capabilities suitable for
manpower and competent manpower in this field. road and off-road use for middle class vehicles.
TÜMOSAN has been included in Approved Supplier List published TÜMOSAN first lead company in Turkey about development of
by T.C. Ministry of Defense - General Directorate of Military torque converter automatic transmission, automated manual
Factories on 22 November of 2018. transmission and the transmission control unit. R&D work has
taken a significant lead on this issue.
On the needs of the Turkish Army, The Defense Industry Presidency
launched the “Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles Within the framework of Turkey’s 2023 targets and strategies in
Project. To this end the subcontracting contract negotiations parallel and in the framework of localization activities; TÜMOSAN
between TÜMOSAN and FNSS were initiated in December 2018 aims to develop critical technologies and subsystems in defense
for the domestic and national engine subsystem’s for 6x6 and 8x8 industry, to increase the localization rate of products and to
vehicles to be procured on the scope of the project. present the latest technology to its users.
As a result of R&D activities, products are developed by TÜMOSAN
The 4DT-41M engine developed 100% Local Marine Engines in for defense industry are shown as follows:
Turkey as the first member of the TÜMOSAN Marin engine family
and presented on CNR Eurasia Boat Show – (2019). The marin >Light Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle - PUSAT 4X4
engine (105 horsepower), has been developed on the basis of the >TÜMOSAN 1300 Manual Transmission
existing engine, which has been produced in the TÜMOSAN Konya >TÜMOSAN 1300 Automatic Transmission
factory for more than 30 years and is in use in the market more >TÜMOSAN 2300 Manual Transmission
than 270 thousand units. The engine is designed as a reliable, >TÜMOSAN 2300 Automatic Transmission
economical, corrosion resistant, high performance and low fuel >TÜMOSAN Diesel Engine Electronic Control Unit (MEKÜ/DMEK-1)
consumption solution. TÜMOSAN’s marine engine family consists >TÜMOSAN Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TEKÜ)
of 75, 85, 95 and 105 horsepower engines in 1500/2300 rpm range. >TÜMOSAN User Interface Panel (KAP)
The TÜMOSAN’s marine engine are manufactured with domestic >TÜMOSAN Vehicle Control System (TAKS)
design, manufacturing and components. The modular design of >TÜMOSAN Diesel Forklift
the engines has features such as long life, long maintenance, low >TÜMOSAN Marine Engine
fuel consumption, low exhaust emission and low noise. >TÜMOSAN Generator
>TÜMOSAN Industrial Power Unit
As the first member of generator family (40-100 kVA) 80 kVA >TÜMOSAN Hybrid Vehicle Platform
generator was developed with the integration of TÜMOSAN > Powertrain:
engine and exhibited at the CNR Eurasia Boat Show. • Suspension
• TÜMOSAN DIF - 102 (Differential)
Aircraft Arresting Engine Application Project was started for • TÜMOSAN TKU - 102 (Transfer Case)
localization purpose, in order to use TÜMOSAN 3 cylinder diesel • TÜMOSAN TEG - 102 (Wheel Hub)
engine instead of American-based gasoline Wisconsin engines
in the Aircraft Arresting Systems which used for the stopping The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) was founded in 1985
of military aircraft in emergency situations at airports and for for developing the defence industry and modernization of Turkish
this purpose. Within the scope of the project, TÜMOSAN 55 Armed Forces (TSK). Within this period SSB have organized several
horsepower diesel engine developed for integration into Aircraft successful Research and Development projects, modernization
Arresting Systems; domestic and national power pack application and direct procurement of emergency needs. When looking at the
including cooling package and subsystems. done or ongoing studies; it is pleasing that projects focusing on
critical technologies and products. The technology areas where
TÜMOSAN R&D Center has developed new generation prototype the projects are carried out are also a very important issue.
of “PUSAT” which 100% localized 4X4 tactical wheeled armored
vehicle and it will be exhibited during the IDEF 2019. TÜMOSAN Undoubtedly, the organizational structure of the SSB is one
PUSAT, which attracts attention with its modular structure, of the main reasons for this success: Department of Strategy
modern design with a wide range of weapon systems and high Development, R&D and Technology Management, Engine and
mobility, will be mentioned in national and international defense Power Transmission Systems, Air Defence and Space, Weapons,
industry with its low operating cost. Helicopters, Electronic and Information, Radar, Land Platforms,
Cyber Security, Wing Platforms, Unmanned and Smart Systems
As a result of TÜMOSAN R&D activities, TÜMOSAN has developed etc.
a 250 cylinder 4 cylinder X 5.3, 415 HP 6 cylinder TÜMOSAN X 7.3
diesel engines and Diesel Engine Electronic Control Unit (DMEK-1) At the end of the process which starting with licensed production;
for civil and military purpose. “nationalization of military products” studies have been carried
out successfully and finally today new technologies have been
TÜMOSAN R&D are closely following the developments and developed. These strategic moves also provide for the develop
trends in power transmission technologies, TÜMOSAN offers and continuity of a strong defence and related industries. In
the following services; The company acts with the mission of this way, many firms which inadequate financial strength can be
developing the best components of the drivetrain in terms of implemented with the support of SSB. Thanks to these supports,
performance, efficiency and reliability. Develop components of all our defense industry companies, which ensure their sustainability,
drivetrain components to support TÜMOSAN’s range of vehicles have started to enter the world lists. For all these reasons, SSB; is
on various platforms; has gained a vision to gain knowledge the basic gear that allows the processing and development of the
and experience. Within the framework of TÜMOSAN strategies; defense industry in Turkey.

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