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Just your unreasoned posts. I'm okay if you tell us why will not Kaan be ready in the next 10 years and I find the reason logical or at least arguable. So what I want is a reason. Not much.
Statement: Kaan+35k engine won't be ready before 2040, by 2040 warfare will look very different.

Argument: Insufficient funding, timeline of US engine programs. Current ongoing wars indicating huge increase in drones
 

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Statement: Kaan+35k engine won't be ready before 2040, by 2040 warfare will look very different.

Argument: Insufficient funding, timeline of US engine programs. Current ongoing wars indicating huge increase in drones


It says 1 billion dollar per engine development and then states the difference between development time periods of commercial and military engines. They stated the difference between commercial and military one when there is. So I will assume no difference in price considering no difference stated.

Published in 2004 so 1 billion dollars then is approximately 1.67 billion dollars today. Let's add some technological advancement gap and make it 2.5 billion. This is also the predicted cost for engine of Tempest. The F135 costed 10 billion but it's not a suitable engine to compare because of vertical take-off stuff. Safran and MTU signed for 3.5 billions for FCAS. So let's say it 3 billions as a average cost. I guess this money is already saved by giving the F-16 modernisation program to TAI, even if it is more than 3 billion.

And it's stated as 10 years to develop a military engine to Nasa. Since they have a lot of know-how and we are rookie, I'll add 5 more years. And let's say real designation process started at 2020 but not in 2017 (when TRMotor established). It still towards us to 2035 not 2040. And you stated "Kaan will not be ready in 10 years even with F110". Kaan likely to be ready with TF-35K around 2035 at latest. And much earlier with F110. According to these data and some guesses of mine.
 

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For the umptheenth time we'll see when we get there. Meanwhile since hürjet is flying and doing acrobatics etc. We should focus on semi-mass production of Hürjet and have a dedicated team for it. Better safe than sorry.
 

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It says 1 billion dollar per engine development and then states the difference between development time periods of commercial and military engines. They stated the difference between commercial and military one when there is. So I will assume no difference in price considering no difference stated.

Published in 2004 so 1 billion dollars then is approximately 1.67 billion dollars today. Let's add some technological advancement gap and make it 2.5 billion. This is also the predicted cost for engine of Tempest. The F135 costed 10 billion but it's not a suitable engine to compare because of vertical take-off stuff. Safran and MTU signed for 3.5 billions for FCAS. So let's say it 3 billions as a average cost. I guess this money is already saved by giving the F-16 modernisation program to TAI, even if it is more than 3 billion.

And it's stated as 10 years to develop a military engine to Nasa. Since they have a lot of know-how and we are rookie, I'll add 5 more years. And let's say real designation process started at 2020 but not in 2017 (when TRMotor established). It still towards us to 2035 not 2040. And you stated "Kaan will not be ready in 10 years even with F110". Kaan likely to be ready with TF-35K around 2035 at latest. And much earlier with F110. According to these data and some guesses of mine.
Yes, I stand by that. Kaan won't be combat ready before 2035. 35k engine combat ready 2035 LATEST is a pipedream. There is a huge difference between Hurjet (Can't beat older T50 sales wise yet) and MMU projects.

The article doesn't make sense. It costs a lot more than 1billion usd for a 10year military engine program even in 2004. Budget (so far, more to come) for FCAS engine is 3.5b usd. Total program (estimated so far) is 100b+ usd.

Anways, I made my statement and I've been here for 15 years. We'll see in the future.
 

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For the umptheenth time we'll see when we get there. Meanwhile since hürjet is flying and doing acrobatics etc. We should focus on semi-mass production of Hürjet and have a dedicated team for it. Better safe than sorry.
That makes absolutely zero sense. Mainly because we don't have an engine for it either, and we have no idea if we could get an agreement for engine to be used on a light attack variant. How on earth are you expecting it to enter "mass" production without engines? We don't even have an engine program for it right now mate.

Not to mention, it is far less capable than even the worst version of Kaan would be. It is doubtful it can even carry our heaviest munitions. Why push for it and split your workforce and budget?? People are really overestimating Hürjet.
 

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Hurjet (Can't beat older T50 sales wise yet)

First, Hürjet is out of topic. And would you judge a newborn baby because he did less job than a 70 y.o retired lawyer ? No, right ? Because the baby may achieve a lot more than lawyer achieved in decades in just a few years. It was a bad comparison you made, sorry.

The article doesn't make sense. It costs a lot more than 1billion usd for a 10year military engine program even in 2004. Budget (so far, more to come) for FCAS engine is 3.5b usd.

I already stated 3.5b for FCAS. Did you even read it ? And I stated a guess about 3b. So what are you mumbling about ?

Total program (estimated so far) is 100b+ usd.

Irrelevant from topic.

You're not giving any reason for your statements again, bro. You're just stating them.

Anways, I made my statement and I've been here for 15 years. We'll see in the future.

Yes, we will see. I also made my statement and I support it unless CHP wins a presidency in 2028 or 2033. I look for the time we'll talk about this again.
 

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Just ignore him, he has his opinion now and you can't change it. He is probably of the opinion that only the white European or Anglo-American human race is capable of producing these things.
But he has forgotten that the costs of the engines for development are also a lot of job creation measures and they all want to see money and get paid.
The best example is in Germany, where an airport has been under construction for more than 10 years. The system in Germany works in such a way that the maximum amount of money is siphoned off through delays, certificates, permits, and the subcontractor economy and a high level of bureaucracy. The same game is played in the USA to collect as much tax money as possible. It would certainly be possible with a fraction of the money if the hierarchies were flatter and fewer private companies were involved.

In every Turkish bigger military industrial group or company for example ASELSAN, ROKETSAN & Co, the state is also involved as an co entrepreneur; here we have two prerequisites that do not exist in Europe and USA.
Firstly, the political will to arm and develop at a rapid pace and the control that money is not spent too lavishly. Of course you can never abolish nepotism, but Turkey is developing weapons systems and technology very efficiently and the Europeans/Americans know this and they are trying to stop or slow it down by all means.
 
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I will explain again the system of Turkey which is in itself a bit unique and efficient.

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In Turkey, the Defense Industry Presidency (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı, SSB) plays a unique and central role in the development, procurement and production of armaments and weapons. This role includes both the function as a client and partly as a contractor, which can be explained by the special structures and tasks of the SSB:

1. role as client:

Definition of defense requirements: The SSB is the main institution that defines the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and other security agencies. It collects lists of requirements based on strategic planning and then initiates tenders.

Project management: The SSB initiates and monitors the development and procurement of defense equipment by the private sector, state-owned companies or international partners.

Coordination: It coordinates between the Turkish Armed Forces, security agencies, companies and research institutions to ensure that projects meet requirements.

2. role as a contractor:

Shareholding in companies: The SSB holds shares in several state and private defense companies. Examples include:

ASELSAN: manufacturer of electronics and weapons systems.

ROKETSAN: Producer of missile and ammunition systems.

TUSAŞ/TAI: Manufacturer of aircraft and drones.

Establishment of own companies: The SSB establishes and sometimes operates its own companies or joint ventures to advance strategic industries.

Technology development: It actively invests in research and development to reduce technological dependencies and promote the export of defense equipment.

3 Why is the SSB both a client and an entrepreneur?

Strategic control: The dual role enables the SSB to better manage Turkey's strategic interests and ensure that sensitive technologies are developed in the country.

Promotion of independence: Through direct participation in companies, the SSB can minimize dependencies on foreign suppliers.

Efficiency: This structure enables a close integration of demand, production and innovation, allowing projects to be implemented more quickly.

Financial independence: The SSB has its own budget, which is fed by income from exports and special funds, allowing it to act independently of the state budget.

4. criticism and challenges:

Conflicts of interest: the dual role could lead to conflicts of interest, as the SSB should control prices and quality as a client on the one hand, and benefit from higher profits as an entrepreneur on the other.

Transparency: There is criticism of the lack of transparency in award and development processes.

Market dominance: State participation could restrict competition in the Turkish defense sector.

Conclusion:

The SSB is both client and contractor in order to safeguard Turkey's strategic and technological interests in the defense sector. It does this by exercising direct control over the entire life cycle of defense projects, from the identification of requirements to production and marketing. This structure is unique and reflects Turkey's efforts to strengthen its defense industry and become less dependent on external suppliers.

The defense industry board (SSB) does indeed benefit indirectly from export revenues, and this is usually through dividends or other financing models. This stems from the SSB's involvement in various state-owned or partially privatized defense companies.



Exports and their proceeds:


The SSB is an active shareholder in leading Turkish defense companies such as ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, TUSAŞ/TAI, HAVELSAN and others. These companies generate revenues, especially from defense exports, and pay dividends to their shareholders, including SSB, as profitably operating companies.

2. how export revenues flow into dividends

1. defense exports as a source of income:

Turkish defense companies export their products such as drones (e.g. Bayraktar TB2), missile systems, ammunition and other technologies to international customers.

These export revenues flow into the companies and contribute to their profits.

2. distribution of dividends:

Companies in which the SSB holds an interest distribute a portion of their profits as dividends.

As a shareholder, the SSB receives these dividends directly, thus benefiting from the export proceeds.

3. reinvestment:

Part of the dividends received can be invested directly in new projects, research and development or other strategic initiatives.

3. other sources of income for the SSB

In addition to dividends from export proceeds, the SSB has other financing mechanisms at its disposal:

Dedicated funds: the SSB manages the Defense Industry Fund, which is fed by export proceeds, taxes on certain goods and services and international defense contracts.

Licenses and patents: The SSB promotes and partially owns intellectual property that also generates revenue through licensing to exports.

4. example of concrete export revenues

Turkey has achieved significant success in arms exports in recent years, particularly with the Bayraktar drones and other high-tech systems. Countries such as Qatar, Azerbaijan, Poland and several African states are customers.

These sales boost the turnover of companies such as Baykar, which are often directly or indirectly supported by the SSB.

The increasing success in the export business boosts the companies' profits and thus also the dividends that the SSB receives.

5. purpose of this income

The income in the form of dividends or other distributions enables the SSB to finance its strategic objectives, e.g:

Promotion of new technologies.

Investing in research and development.

Supporting smaller companies in the defense industry.

Expansion of national defense capabilities.

Conclusion:

The SSB benefits from the export revenues of the companies in which it holds a stake in the form of dividends. These revenues flow directly into the strategic development of the Turkish defense industry and contribute to the independence and strengthening of national security interests.

But Ucan Tost thinks he knows better, In every pore or hole whatever no idea of his body, he sees nepotism, money laundering and private enrichment 😏 in turkish military Industries.
If that were the case, we would probably be fighting with stones and sticks by now and our tanks would be donkeys that we ride on.

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