TR TF-X KAAN Fighter Jet

[Combat-Master]

which one? su 57?

Soooo many out there, take your pick!

 

[Afif]

Soooo many out there, take your pick!

Ok, that is an overstatement bro!

 

[Combat-Master]

Ok, that is an overstatement bro!

How so ?

 

[Afif]

How so ?

There is only three 5th gen fighter operational today.
Other than that, su57 (not true stealth) and j35 still pending.
Not sooo many after all.

 

[Combat-Master]

There is only three 5th gen fighter operational today.
su57 (not true stealth) and j35 still pending.
Not sooo many after all.

What features make an aircraft 5th gen ?

 

[Umigami]

There is only three 5th gen fighter operational today.
su57 (not true stealth) and j35 still pending.
Not sooo many after all.

F22 still operational, so 4.

 

[Afif]

F22 still operational, so 4.

how so? f22, f35, j20.
these are three fully operational 5th gen fighter.

 

[Afif]

What features make an aircraft 5th gen ?

It has been discussed in this forum many times. why do it again?

 

[Umigami]

how so? f22, f35, j20.
these are three fully operational 5th gen fighter.

Okay.
I though your count: F35, J20, Su57.

 

[Combat-Master]

It has been discussed in this forum many times. why do it again?

Well then you know that a lot of current and future 5th gen aircraft are missing some of those features.

 

[Afif]

Well then you know that a lot of current and future 5th gen aircraft are missing some of those features.

i politely disagree.
Except su57, others will more or less pass true 5th gen requirements.

 

[Combat-Master]

I'm hoping TFX will have this sort of configuration for R/F antennas

1. Main Nose AESA Radar
2. Flank Array AESA radars
3. Wing Root Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers
4. Aft Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers

What you guys think ?

 

[Afif]

I'm hoping TFX will have this sort of configuration for R/F antennas

1. Main Nose AESA Radar
2. Flank Array AESA radars
3. Wing Root Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers
4. Aft Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers
View attachment 52020

What you guys think ?

i think it is the likely configuration.

 

[AzeriTank]

I'm hoping TFX will have this sort of configuration for R/F antennas

1. Main Nose AESA Radar
2. Flank Array AESA radars
3. Wing Root Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers
4. Aft Passive Radar / Radar Warning Receivers
View attachment 52020

What you guys think ?

I remember that Temel Kotil said it will have radar coverage for 360 degree, only question i had was the behind of the jet, but with new assembly video and look like su57, it confirms that thats the real plan

 

[Boykaz]

Temel Kotil: Tfx There is a roll out on March 18, but we don't have to wait for that date.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608801401680920577

 

[KAAN]

The assembly of all systems on the TFX prototype has been completed.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608810826844233729

 

[Agha Sher]

The assembly of all systems on the TFX prototype has been completed.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608810826844233729

TF-X is moving fast while Hurjet is lagging behind…

feeling mixed about this. Hurjet’s first flight is more important than TF-X’s rollout right now

 

[Baris]

Temel Kotil: Tfx There is a roll out on March 18, but we don't have to wait for that date.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608801401680920577

Apparently they are ready for a potential roll-out, but the decision isn't made by them.

 

[Windchime]

I hope they don't use UV sensors for MWS.. We should go for MWIR IR like DAS.

UV-based MWS has higher fidelity on lower altitudes with stronger background IR radiation from the surface. UV based MWS like those on the Belgian F-16s or F-15s acquired by Gulf countries have them for a reason and it is especially useful in dry, hot climates. If Turkish focus is to get MMU prepared against potential low-altitude asymmetric attack near the airfield using something like MANPADS, similar to what those Gulf countries are preparing themselves for, by for example the PKK or Greek spec-ops, a UV MWS could perfectly do its job and would arguably be more suited than the IR-based MWS.

Though since THK's most serious thread is that against the Hellenic Air Force, IR-based MWS would be more suitable for potential high-intensity conflict across the Aegean. Both has its strengths.

 

[Enderun]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608871978051702786

✈A view from the front profile of the National Combat Aircraft (MMU).