KTJ-3200 Turbojet Missile Engine Export to Brazil Confirmed
**The KTJ-3200 turbojet missile engine is set for its inaugural export to Brazil, marking a significant milestone in international defense collaboration.** Between April 1 and April 4, 2025, at the LAAD Defense and Security Fair in Brazil, a contract was signed between Kale Jet Engines and the Brazilian company SIATT for the export and supply of this advanced missile engine. This strategic partnership comes on the heels of the EDGE Group acquiring a 50% stake in SIATT in 2023, further enhancing cooperation between Brazil and other nations in defense technologies.
With this agreement, Kale Jet Engines aims to engage in collaborative projects not only with Brazil but also with the United Arab Emirates. According to a photo released by Kale Jet Engines, the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine will be instrumental in powering SIATT’s MANSUP anti-ship missile, which utilizes a reliable solid-fuel missile motor.
The KTJ-3200 turbojet engine, a cutting-edge development from Kale Jet Engines, boasts an impressive thrust of 3200 N and maintains a specific fuel consumption rate of 1.18 kg/h/daN. Designed to operate efficiently at altitudes of up to 6000 meters, this engine can achieve speeds nearing 0.95 Mach. Variants of the KTJ-3200 are also currently deployed in the SOM and ATMACA missiles developed by ROKETSAN, showcasing its versatility and capability in missile propulsion.
During the event, on April 3, a subsystems agreement was finalized between EDGE Group and SIATT concerning the MANSUP anti-ship missile. This pact secures the intellectual property rights associated with critical components, such as the launch tube and warhead, ensuring a streamlined approach to production, commercialization, and copyright conditions related to the MANSUP missile and its extended-range counterpart, the MANSUP-ER.
In addition to this, two contracts were also inked with the Brazilian Navy and the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates for the supply of MANSUP and MANSUP-ER anti-ship missiles. Moreover, EDGE has secured an additional $300 million contract with the Armed Forces of the UAE, indicating a robust commitment to enhancing military capabilities in the region.
The Brazilian Navy is rigorously testing the MANSUP missile variants, with plans for integration into the Tamandaré-class frigates set for completion by the end of 2025. Notably, the MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile, showcased at the NAVDEX 2025 Fair, successfully hit its target using the domestically developed ATMACA missile, underscoring the missile’s effectiveness and reliability.
