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May some1 elaborate on why Turkey acquiring such jets will be beneficial to Turkey? I would understand if it is a transport aircraft; however, it seems to be more geared towards small business jets that Turkey may not need
Needed types of aircraft:
Fighter
Cargo
Air to Air Refuel
Trainer
EW
CAS
Testbed
Sea Patrol
Fire fighting
Type of aircraft that is easy to acquire and develop modifications. Business jets.
Why use limited funds to develop a biz jet when rather can be used to develop modifications for existing proven platforms that is suitable, like Gulfstream and Bombardier.
We would make more money selling special mission aircraft modification then the whole span of the business jet venture.
I much rather having turboprop dual-use aircraft project or innovative project like hybrid, electric aircraft.
It could be political decision tbh