Baykar TM100 - Türkiye's First Indigenous Gasoline Aviation Engine

The TM100 is a fully indigenous internal combustion engine developed by Baykar to power unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Successfully integrated into the Bayraktar TB2 platform during flight tests in 2025, the TM100 marks a achievement in Turkey's strategy to localize critical defense technologies and reduce external dependencies.

Bayraktar TB2 TM100 Engine Integrated 2nd Test Flight - (BaykarTech)

Development and Collaboration

Conceived within Baykar's broader nationalization agenda, the TM100 was entirely designed, tested, and manufactured in Turkey. More than 40 local companies, coordinated through SAHA Istanbul , contributed critical components such as crankshafts (Parsan), camshafts (Estaş), gears (Limöz), connecting rods (Kanca), and engine blocks (Özgayd). This extensive domestic collaboration has significantly increased the indigenous content ratio of the Bayraktar TB2 system.

TM100 Collaboration - (Source)

Technical Advancements

Although full specifications remain undisclosed, available data indicate that the TM100 is a 100-horsepower, piston-driven internal combustion engine optimized for Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) class UAVs. Key technical features include:

Operational Validation

Following two consecutive successful flight tests at Baykar’s Keşan Flight and Test Center, the TM100 demonstrated seamless integration and full performance alignment with Bayraktar TB2 operational requirements. These results affirm the engine’s readiness for broader deployment.

Strategic Significance

The TM100’s development directly addresses prior criticisms regarding the use of imported propulsion systems in Turkish UAVs. By establishing an indigenous engine capability, Baykar has not only strengthened the operational sovereignty of the Bayraktar TB2 but also set a precedent for future platform-indigenous propulsion alignment. TM100 is now positioned among the most advanced engines within its class globally, elevating the technological standing of Turkey’s defense sector.

TM100 Infographic  - (Source)