Turkish Aerospace Inc. (TAI)
TAI KAAN
(formerly known as TF-X)
TAI KAAN, alternatively named Turkish Fighter
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| TAI KAAN during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara on 17 March 2023 | |
| Role | Stealth multirole/air superiority fighter |
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| National origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) |
| Introduction | 2028 (planned) |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary user | Turkish Air Force |
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TAI KAAN, Turkish Fighter TF
The TAI KAAN,(formerly known as TF-X) alternatively named TF ("Turkish Fighter"), in Turkish as Milli Muharip Uçak (National Combat Aircraft), abbreviated as MMU, is a stealth, twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and BAE Systems as its sub-contractor. TAI KAAN is planned to replace the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Turkish Air Force and to be exported to foreign states. It was officially announced that the KAAN's prototype would be rolled out on 18 March 2023. The taxiing and ground running tests of the prototype began two days before the scheduled roll-out, on March 16, 2023. It was officially given the name "Kaan" on May 1, 2023. The aircraft's maiden flight was scheduled for December 27, but has been postponed to a later date.Development
On 15 December 2010, Turkey's Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) decided to design, develop, and manufacture a national next generation air-superiority fighter which would replace Turkey's F-16 fleet and operate with other critical assets like the F-35 Lightning II.
Design choice
In 2015, the TAI released three potential airframe configurations:
- FX-1: Twin engine, Lockheed Martin F-22 like configuration
- FX-5: Single engine, General Dynamics F-16 like configuration
- FX-6: High agility single engine canard-delta Saab JAS 39 Gripen like configuration[
Cooperation agreement between TAI and BAE Systems
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Turkish Aerospace Inc. (TAI)
TAI KAAN, alternatively named
Turkish Fighter TF
TAI KAAN, alternatively named
Turkish Fighter TF
General characteristics
- Capacity: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
- Length: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Height: 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 8,500 kg
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Powerplant
- Fuel capacity: unspecified Jet-A1 or JP-8 fuel capacity
- Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko-Progress AI-25TLT Turbofan engine, 16.9 kN (3,790 lbf) thrust - no afterburners (Kızılelma-A).
- Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko-Progress AI-322F Turbofan engine, 24.5 kN (5,510 lbf) thrust dry, and 9,900 lbf (44 kN) with afterburner (Kızılelma-B).
Specifications
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- Maximum speed: 1,100 km/h (680 mph, 590 kn) 0.9 Mach
- Cruise speed: 735 km/h (457 mph, 400 kn) 0.6 Mach
- Combat range: 930 km on internal fuel
- Endurance: 5-6 hours
- Service ceiling: 14,000 m
- Operational altitude: 11,000 m (35,000 ft)
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The 21-meter (69-foot) jet can reach a maximum speed of 1.8 Mach thanks to its twin engines, which can produce 29,000 pounds (13,000 kilograms) thrust each.
TAI KAAN, alternatively named Turkish Fighter
Together with KAAN's debut in the sky, Türkiye will join the ranks of countries possessing a fifth-generation fighter jet.
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Together with KAAN's debut in the sky, Türkiye will join the ranks of countries possessing a fifth-generation fighter jet.
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