The TF-X (Turkish Fighter - Experimental)

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Turkish Aerospace Industries introduces concept OKU (Autonomous Wingman Concept)




Turkish Aerospace Industries is developing the Autonomous Wingman Concept (OKU), essentially a Turkish version of MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming). This concept integrates piloted and unmanned aircraft to enhance air superiority, adapt to changing threats and increase operational efficiency. It involves forming flight formations and task forces for collaborative missions, using technologies like AI, autonomy and communication. The goal is to enhance pilot effectiveness, reduce risk and standardize this concept across multiple aircraft platforms.




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TAI CEO Temel Kotil:

"We've got 3 months left to the aircraft's maiden flight. Its mechanical tests are nearing completion and the lab tests are continuing. Hopefully in the beginning of December we will initiate high speed taxi tests. Around the 3rd Week of December we are planning on coducting rejected takeoff tests and in the final week hopefully we will get to perform the maiden flight."


(I've slightly altered what he actually said in order to make it more understandable)


 
Newly released footage from TF-X's assembly & system integration phase. Taken months ago.






















Center fuselage, aft of the turtle neck of the Hürjet




Hürjet's canopy frame. Pictured inside the assembly facility.

 
The U.K.'s Export Control Joint Unit on Nov. 6 replaced and updated its open general export license for goods in support of the Turkish Aerospace Industries TF-X program. The new license replaces the revoked license and allows for the export of "software or technology for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) TF-X Programme aircraft, also known as KAAN, from the U.K. to" Turkey and, in the case of reexports, the U.K.




















UK Updates Turkey-Related General Export License


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Does it not seem like everyone who can't get a F-35 (or F-22) is just cobbling together something that from a distance looks like a Lighting/Raptor, just so they'll feel included?













But just because your design resembles an Airfix F-35 doesn't mean it's a F-35 on the inside. My money's on the South Koreans and Japanese, and maybe the Turks making the best non-American 5th gen fighter.... until at least the mid 2030s, then who knows?

 
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NEWLY RELEASED PICTURES

- Below is a good illustration of the changes the aircraft was subjected to during the mod period. The internals were completely made from scratch again, with minor changes to the airframe itself. The cockpit layout has also changed.

TAI Kaan P0 Star (named changed after the flightline modifications) During Its Maiden Flight





















Following the Maiden Flight



























GTU-0/P0 Undergoing Assembly (apologies abt the quality)





















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