The TF-X (Turkish Fighter - Experimental)

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TAI KAAN has been re-painted following its maiden flight. Second flight expected to take place very soon.


View: https://youtu.be/D4SfbwmHfVM?si=nXLtwohNX9BkmO7M

 

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The TULGAR HMD for KAAN. According to an ASELSAN engineer on site, it features a see-through color display interface, unlike most HMD's which feature monochrome green instead.

 

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The TULGAR HMD for KAAN. According to an ASELSAN engineer on site, it features a see-through color display interface, unlike most HMD's which feature monochrome green instead.

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The TULGAR HMD is currently being tested on Turkish F-16's.

 

[nuuumannn]

I'm unfortunately about to disappoint everyone who thought the mock-up that was showcased in Paris is the actual aircraft.

I don't think anyone who saw the mock-up at Paris in 2019, including myself, thought it was the real thing. Interesting thread though, a lot of great detail about the aircraft.

 

[Canardzz]

I don't think anyone who saw the mock-up at Paris in 2019, including myself, thought it was the real thing. Interesting thread though, a lot of great detail about the aircraft.

As in it would be representative of the actual flyable prototype. A lot of people initially assumed design activities would be centered around the mock-up, so most were actually gobsmacked when they saw P0* on the assembly line. What I said was in reference to that. I'm also glad you found it interesting I'm actively trying to post every publicly available info out there.

 

[nuuumannn]

As in it would be representative of the actual flyable prototype. A lot of people initially assumed design activities would be centered around the mock-up, so most were actually gobsmacked when they saw P0* on the assembly line. What I said was in reference to that. I'm also glad you found it interesting I'm actively trying to post every publicly available info out there.

It is very interesting, so please do continue, although we wouldn't want you to get into trouble for it, so don't go risking your neck on our behalf. Thank you, though!

 

[Canardzz]

Kaan/TF-X has conducted its second test flight.


View: https://x.com/clashreport/status/1787485223195676936

 

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Longer video by TAI


View: https://youtu.be/HYdkSVDT-Vs?si=lLJ0q6hrxbeMhpgs




Funnier video by TAI


View: https://x.com/TUSAS_TR/status/1788074362320429484

 

[buffnut453]

Saw this article about a terrorist attack on TAI's headquarters just outside Ankara today:

At least five dead in attack at Turkish aviation company

Authorities say Kurdish rebel group the PKK are behind the attack, which left another 22 people injured.

www.bbc.com

Given that the Kaan's first test flight also took place in the Ankara airfield, I'm wondering if the reported explosion during today's attack had impacted the Kaan programme.

Truly sorry for the loss of life that's been reported, currently 5 people per latest updates, plus 22 wounded. I hope the latter make full and rapid recoveries.

 

[MIflyer]

Turkey has been providing drones to Ukraine, so that may be the underlying story.