The TF-X (Turkish Fighter - Experimental)

[Canardzz]

TAI TF-X first prototype (GTU-0/P0) taxiing on the runway

 

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The top secret ANKA-3 program... Finally we are seeing her.

 

[buffnut453]

TAI TF-X first prototype (GTU-0/P0) taxiing on the runway

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Is it me or is there no head-up display in that cockpit?

I said all along that the integration of the various systems in this aircraft is happening remarkably quickly. Can't help feeling that this is an "all show no go" aircraft.

 

[Canardzz]

Is it me or is there no head-up display in that cockpit?

I said all along that the integration of the various systems in this aircraft is happening remarkably quickly. Can't help feeling that this is an "all show no go" aircraft.

There is no HUD because there will be no HUD. TF-X won't feature a head up display. All necessary info will be displayed on the helmet, like the F-35 HMDS.

 

[buffnut453]

There is no HUD because there will be no HUD. TF-X won't feature a head up display. All necessary info will be displayed on the helmet, like the F-35 HMDS.

Fair enough, although I still think the pace of this programme is rather fast. When comments are made about not knowing the final weight of the prototype (per post #57) it makes me question how representative the prototype will be of the production airframe...and how many operational systems it will fly with at the start.

 

[Canardzz]

Fair enough, although I still think the pace of this programme is rather fast. When comments are made about not knowing the final weight of the prototype (per post #57) it makes me question how representative the prototype will be of the production airframe...and how many operational systems it will fly with at the start.

So as aforementioned, this is GTU-0/P0. It was built before CDR. I expect minor changes to her airframe design though. Production activities for Block 10 will commence in a couple of months, after the completion of critical design review activities.

 

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TF-X's video just got released


View: https://youtu.be/NvjST7-cQMk

 

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TF-X's cockpit will most likely resemble the Hürjet.

 

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TF-X latest

(From DefenceHub member "Boz")

 

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A recent video


View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnNvGHIJlh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

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The prototype's cockpit

 

[SaparotRob]

Is the knob on the dashboard, below the "STG" the choke or the parking brake?

 

[Canardzz]

Is the knob on the dashboard, below the "STG" the choke or the parking brake?

Looks to be the parking brake

 

[Canardzz]

ASELSAN's EOTS also got unveiled.

 

[SaparotRob]

I know it's scary lethal technology but "toy gun" doesn't sound very frightening.

 

[Canardzz]

I know it's scary lethal technology but "toy gun" doesn't sound very frightening.

It has multiple meanings.


Toygun:

"The name given to the members of the parliament in the pre-Islamic Turkish States, that is, in the Central Asian Turkish states."

"Young man."

etc...

 

[Canardzz]

TF-X's helmet mounted display system has been named "TULGAR".

The HMDS is being developed by ASELSAN, a top defense company stationed in Turkey.

 

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Another closeup of the aircraft

 

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Canopy closing

 

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TAI TF-X is expected to fly in December.