Let me share with you a fun fact . Assuming the CCS approval for the CDR of AMCA Mk-1 comes thru & funds are disbursed , who'd build the prototype ?
It's supposed to be an SPV which'd build it . Where's the SPV ?
Alpha Defence reported a few days back that basically none of the Pvt sector players responded to the GoI's invite as none of them have the expertise , hence confidence - a fact they shared with the GoI .
If you can't beat(build) them, join(import) them
Looking at the PSC report, we may very well be headed towards that direction.
IAF should join Tempest program like Japan.
First #Meteor release from the KF-21, KAI speeding through development trials for #Boraemae. https://t.co/BIY35ZXVbK
— Tony Osborne (@Rotorfocus) March 28, 2023
3. TF-X's loadout reveals TF-X's strange landing gear; it folds in longitudinally like that of Rafale's.
— FacelessMan (@FacelessManTwit) March 20, 2023
4. Packaging wise, #TFX fighter is not well-thought out and is not as efficient as the KF-21, which packs large internal weapons bay and a gun in a much tighter package. pic.twitter.com/In9RZj2N5D
View: https://twitter.com/mason_8718/status/1725751583118610712?s=20This bird has a lot of task to do.. pic.twitter.com/fxfOVMinSc
— ハク Mason (@mason_8718) November 18, 2023
View: https://twitter.com/mason_8718/status/1725752456037155283?s=20Ascent Phase Interceptor joined the Korean crucial SAM list.. pic.twitter.com/1SLCcCaSgh
— ハク Mason (@mason_8718) November 18, 2023
GE to manufacture F414 engines for KF-X aircraft.
SAAB, Hanwah , Elta are involved in AESA Radar development.
RF jammer developed by LIG Nex1
Texstar to develop wind shear warning and bird strike protection system for canopy
Truimph group to manufacture AMADs
Spanish CESA to developed emergency breaking systems
Martin Baker for ejection seat development
Cobham developed missile ejection launchers, communications antennae, external fuel tanks, and oxygen systems
Elbit system produce TF/TA warning systems
United Technologies to provide environment control system
Curtis Wirt to provide data acquisition system
This was on wiki
Most of the Turkish defense industry is dependent on the west ,if west pulls out they will be left with no technology.
SAAB, Hanwah , Elta are involved in AESA Radar development.
RF jammer developed by LIG Nex1
Texstar to develop wind shear warning and bird strike protection system for canopy
Truimph group to manufacture AMADs
Spanish CESA to developed emergency breaking systems
Martin Baker for ejection seat development
Cobham developed missile ejection launchers, communications antennae, external fuel tanks, and oxygen systems
Elbit system produce TF/TA warning systems
United Technologies to provide environment control system
Curtis Wirt to provide data acquisition system
This was on wiki
Most of the Turkish defense industry is dependent on the west ,if west pulls out they will be left with no technology.
Turkish twin engine 5th generation stealth fighter KAAN made its maiden flight. Significant day for Turkish defence industry. pic.twitter.com/XKyvUQq7PG
— Cemal (@Acemal71) February 21, 2024
I will wait for more genuine video. Most of the videos are not genuine; another video shows tail sections that are not matching
Official footage of 🇹🇷 Turkiye's KAAN fighter first flight pic.twitter.com/BNuPYeLYjn
— Fighterman_FFRC (@Fighterman_FFRC) February 21, 2024
It will remain a perfect aero show bird for at least 5 years. Probably more 10 years before having a fighter with a decent and integrated weapon system.
The first flight of the Turkish prototype of the fifth generation fighter KAAN took place today. The KAAN fighter has been developed by Turk Ucak Sanayi since 2017. The KAAN fighter should replace the American-made Turkish F-16 fighters and may compete with the F-35 and F-22 aircraft. The Ukrainian Air Force also plans to purchase the KAAN fighter. It is worth noting that the development of the fighter will continue until 2028, then they plan to begin its serial production. Developers need to improve the active phased array radar and aircraft engines. At the moment, the aircraft cannot carry out supersonic flight at cruising speed; engine development is one of the most difficult stages in the development of the aircraft. The flight of the KAAN fighter lasted 13 minutes, it reached an altitude of 2400 meters and a speed of 425 km/h.
Another potential option for Pakistan in the 2030s. Assuming the Turks are able to localize all the components.
Regardless, really good development time. They started this in 2010 and overhauled the program after getting booted from the F-35 program in 2019 right? Bright future for Turkish defence industry with this pace of growth.
South Korea eyes mixed fleet of manned, unmanned warplanes
The South Korean military's growing interest in manned-unmanned teaming comes amid a declining pool of 18-year-old conscripts.
www.defensenews.com
