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

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Breaking Defense

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.

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

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Defense News

Turkey's first locally made combat aircraft, the Kaan, completed its maiden flight at the Akinci air base near Ankara, reaching a speed of 230 knots and an altitude of 8,000 feet. The program aims to field a fifth-generation combat aircraft to replace the country’s F-16 fleet, with plans to develop an indigenous turbofan engine. The initial delivery of Kaan is scheduled for 2028, with the aim to produce two jets per month after 2029.

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