"Turkey's KAAN 5th-Gen Fighter Successfully Completes Maiden Flight"

Turkey's domestically built fifth-generation fighter aircraft, KAAN, successfully completed its maiden flight, reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet and achieving a speed of 230 knots. The aircraft, previously known as TF-X, has evolved into a multirole asset and is part of Turkey's ambitious plans for sixth-generation capabilities. While Turkey looks to bolster its air force with fourth-generation options like Eurofighter Typhoons and F-16 fighters, KAAN is seen as a significant tactical aviation asset with potential export opportunities, as demonstrated by Azerbaijan's involvement in the program.