This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
Baykar TM100, Turk defense industry company Baykar has developed a domestically produced and nationally significant internal combustion aviation engine. The TM100 is designed for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and completed its first successful flight in 2025 on the Bayraktar TB2 platform. This milestone is regarded as a significant step in Türkiye’s efforts to reduce dependence on foreign aviation engines.
The development of the TM100 engine was initiated as part of Baykar’s strategy for domestic production and nationalization in the defense industry. According to statements by Baykar’s Board Chairman and Technology Leader Selçuk Bayraktar, the design and testing process was entirely carried out by Baykar’s own engineers and technicians, and production activities were conducted in Türkiye. Forty local companies, members of SAHA İstanbul, also contributed to the development process. As a result, many critical components of the engine were produced using domestic capabilities.
Bayraktar TB2 TM100 Engine Integrated Second Test Flight - (BaykarTech)
Bayraktar TB2 achieved its first successful flight with the TM100 engine in 2025. The flight test was conducted at Baykar’s flight and testing center in Keşan. Following the test, Baykar stated that the TM100 engine operated successfully integrated into the platform and achieved the intended flight performance.
Yet not all technical specifications of the engine have been disclosed to the public, but it has been confirmed that the TM100 is a 100-horsepower piston internal combustion engine. It is stated that the engine has been optimized to meet the requirements of medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) class UAVs such as the Bayraktar TB2.
Development Process
First Flight
Technical Specifications