This year’s stop of Teknofest, which has been held in Turkey since 2018, was Samsun. There was a lot of interest in the festival, which was attended by many people from both the region and the surrounding provinces.
At the festival organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Technology Foundation, Turkish Armed Forces Many products are on display, from airplanes to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the inventory.
The festival also features projects developed by university students in various cities of Turkey and competitions in different categories. we too webtechno We had the opportunity to attend this festival full of technology and observe many different products and events.
A vehicle that can travel 200 km with 5 TL
This electric car, developed by Altınbaş University engineering students (EVA Team), It can travel 200 km in 5 seconds.. This project, which was developed in 9 months, participated in the International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races organized within the framework of TEKNOFEST. got third place. When we talked to the students involved in the project, they said that lightness is important for the vehicle to have such a long range. When I examined the vehicle in detail, many carbon fiber material I’ve seen it used.
Flying car introduced in 2019: Cezeri
Developed by Baykar and introduced in 2019 flying car Al-Jazarimade its first test flight in 2020. Cezeri, which is one of the vehicles that attracts great attention at the festival, is planned to be used in the health sector and military in the coming years.
Training, reconnaissance and light attack aircraft: Hürkuş
The project of Hürkuş, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ), started in 2006 and the first flight took place in 2013. For superior aerodynamics This two-seater aircraft draws attention with the visibility it provides to the pilots. Hürkuş is currently engaged in basic education, exploration and ground attack aircraft used as.
Turkish Space Agency (TUA) Astronaut suit:
As we know, Turkey in 2018 Turkish Space Agency (TUA) announced its establishment. Accordingly, it was announced in the past months that a Turkish astronaut would go to the International Space Station. Of course, this astronaut outfit at the festival is representative, but it’s enough to get us excited already. According to the official who works at TUA, this astronaut suit was brought to the stand in order to attract people’s attention and to better promote space activities. The suit to be used in the said astronaut project is produced by a company specialized in the field. will be specially designed for us. As the officer said, the model of the astronaut was especially the center of attention of the children.
The most interesting one of the festival: The Red Apple
We continue with one of the most interesting, curious and crowded planes of the festival. Developments still ongoing by Baykar unmanned fighter aircraft, plans to make its first flight in 2023. According to the information conveyed to us by our on-duty pilot at the stand, Kızılelma, whose integration process is still ongoing, will fly faster than its previous counterparts and capable of more aggressive maneuvers in the air. It can be used both as an air defense system and as an attack and offensive tool.