TR Air-Force TF-X KAAN Fighter Jet

[No Name]

It's 2024 mate, everyone has a camera in their pocket and this is an iconic moment that'll be remembered for years to come. There is no way to prevent a leak about this moment.

You can hear them getting told that recording is not allowed in the video of the landing; it is infuriating that they not only ignored orders but also posted that online.

I get that they are excited and want to share this moment with everyone (after all this is a big and amazing thing), but they need to follow orders and maintain security protocols.

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

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Truly a big boi

Piece of art! Congratulations to Turkiye, a wonderful achievement that I have been waiting for, such a long time. I'm pleased to see the bird flying, it's more than a platform. It has a much deeper meaning and will play a vital role for the non-Western world in getting access to such an advanced fighter jet, as well as securing their own interest, and security. Hopefully, the platform will be here to serve the oppressed, against the oppressors.

 

[Chocopie]

You can hear them getting told that recording is not allowed in the video of the landing; it is infuriating that they not only ignored orders but also posted that online.

I get that they are excited and want to share this moment with everyone (after all this is a big and amazing thing), but they need to follow orders and maintain security protocols.

I‘ve witnessed Turkish drivers in Istanbul. They follow their own rules

 

[Iskander]

It has become a TAI classic to allow amateur footage to circulate first. We will probably waiting for hours the official release, just like other maiden flights.

While we wait, nothing will happen to us. We will wait for the official video of the first flight of KAAN. This anticipation is sweet. Congratulations to the entire Turkic world!

 

[No Name]

I‘ve witnessed Turkish drivers in Istanbul. They follow their own rules

Military personnel should know better.

It looks like the government probably took the video down.

 

[Rodeo]

OFFICIAL VIDEO

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760235988750680501

 

[Ahlatshah]

I looked at this photo and cried a little bit. So many things went through my mind, so many things I had planned to write when the first flight took place. But I know that we all already have the same feelings in our hearts, the same pride, the same mood of feeling that we have overcome our misfortune. Words are not enough. A few thousand heroic Turkish sons are changing the destiny of their nation.

These words has melt my heart. As a former aviation employee and now an academician, I only add that it is such an important and historic breakthrough, I am of course Muslim but by no means a religious man, I took a wow 5 years ago for its maiden flight and dedicated an offering (adak) to hand out poorers if I see her in the air.

Now it is time to honor my agreement with the God.

Expect your prayers...

 

[Bluetooth]

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I'm sooo excited man! Hope u guys bring it to production soon and offer for export lol

 

[boredaf]

I am speechless.

 

[cr33pt3d]

TAI people thanks for making me cry !

 

[Saithan]

Here you go gentlemen
This is all what I could find; sadly

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760190251790651539

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760190875315941395

This is not spam, this is genuinly how I feel

 

[dBSPL]

OFFICIAL VIDEO

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760235988750680501

Görgün: "Through KAAN, we will bring not only a 5th generation fighter jet, but also technologies that few countries in the world possess."

 

[Gary]

It does look a lot more beautiful once airborne.

Congratulations for the first flight of KAAN

 

[Spitfire9]

Congratulations to TAI and all contributors to Kaan's development. And congratulations to Turkiye for taking on a 5G project and getting it into the skies.

 

[Joe mark]

Wow, historic day for Turkey and turkish people, my deepest congratulations

 

[PutinBro]

OFFICIAL VIDEO

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760235988750680501

Beautiful bird indeed!

 

[dBSPL]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760243752021492171

The first photo is one of the posters used by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation in old times. The one on the right shows what happens when these seeds grow and flourish.

*The poster says "build your own aircraft" under a drawing of an fighter jet. Probably a reference to the embargoes of the 70s.

 

[Baryshx]

OFFICIAL VIDEO

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760235988750680501

 

[dBSPL]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1760238629220241521

TAAC landing gears


Trivia: If I am not wrong, KAAN means ear in Indian (Kağan, meaning king of kings, is used as Khan in South Asia). Given the huge radome on the front of the aircraft and the different compartments reserved for the various radar systems, the Hindi meaning in a way defines the aircraft. Meanwhile AMCA, the name of India's next generation fighter jet project, means father's brother, in Turkish dialects. AMCA was one of the earliest of the non-US next-generation fighter jet programs started one of the earliest, which in a way is an irony with its Turkish means. Young people who were waiting for AMCA have become uncles today.

 

[Melkör]

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Holy moly, that’s gotta be my favorite photo going round.