I saw that according to some analyzers Akbaba was already test fired. Does that mean SAGE's ramjet engine is operational? If so what is taking them so long to reveal the missile and deliver it to TSK?
Early last year, TÜBİTAK Sage's then MD had stated that they had already performed well over 200 tests with the Gokhan. So logically it shouldn't be too long before we hear about a successful test firing of Gokhan; if it hasn't already been done in the absence of prying eyes.
Being a Gel based liquid fuelled missile, Gokhan is comparatively less intricate to develop. It would also render itself to be more adaptable to be an anti ship missile in later iterations.
Roketsan's Akbaba however, is a solid fuelled missile, and encompasses very complicated technologies especially if it has to be throttle controlled.
These two missiles are strategically of very high importance. It may be more prudent not to let too much information to become public about them. But at the same time, when you are developing such cutting edge weapon systems, difficulties and delays are part of the game.
Gokhan, being a Meteor replacement for our airforce, should really be available to our airforce at the same time the Greek Rafales are furnished with their Meteors.
www.turdef.com
www.eurasiantimes.com
gids.com.pk
