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[Samba]

AB-Assisted Takeoff Aerodynamics System Identification Test

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1900909759542202860

I am watching this right 5 min before iftar time. I though about what AB means for good a minute.

 

[Samba]

I wish, oh how I wish if they could take a shot behind the engine during take off so that we could’ve seen flame extending from AB!

edit: I’m not challenging that it’s not an AB take off. No problem there

Can we estimate how long did it take to take off

 

[Sanchez]

This is a damn good angle. Looks vicious.

 

[TR_123456]

This is a damn good angle. Looks vicious.

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From this angle the engine sits kinda high.

 

[Hannibal]

I read somewhere that TAI plans to develop a manned stealth bomber like the B-21? Using the TF-35000.
They say after Anka 3. Or is this incorrect?

 

[Turkic]

I read somewhere that TAI plans to develop a manned stealth bomber like the B-21? Using the TF-35000.
They say after Anka 3. Or is this incorrect?

Could you share the link with us if you still have it ?

 

[Hannibal]

Could you share the link with us if you still have it ?

This was the image circulating, they called it Anka 4, and said it will fly alongside Kaan. I can't find the infographic maybe somebody can.

 

[Turkic]

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This was the image released by TAI, they called it Anka 4, and said it will fly alongside Kaan. I can't find the infographic maybe somebody can.

Here is the original of the photo:

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/n0xzRK

Second picture from the bottom.

I don't know about a B-21'ish project from TAI and I don't think we're at that level yet. Only 3 countries in the world uses big ass bombers.

But I would be glad to hear some news from Anka-4.

 

[Pokemonte13]

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This was the image circulating, they called it Anka 4, and said it will fly alongside Kaan. I can't find the infographic maybe somebody can.

There are official plans for twin engine Anka 3 but the design would be probably the same also tf35000 wouldn’t make sense because it wouldn’t need the ability to supercruise or have an afterburner.

This is a fan made concept like the ones above but a little more realistic.

 

[Pokemonte13]

Also don’t believe Turkish media outlets most of the are just propaganda and are overcompensating if you like Turkish MIC go watch Kaner Kurt or Tolga Özbek.

 

[Fuzuli NL]

From this angle the engine sits kinda high.

I think the engine's height is normal and it's the fuselage that is quite thin on said engine's sides.
My theory is that they've left that area relatively "empty" in order to minimise the redesign if it comes to a twin-engined version.
Just my 2 cents.

This is a damn good angle. Looks vicious.

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The serrated stealth plates look awesome indeed.

 

[Merzifonlu]

I think the engine's height is normal and it's the fuselage that is quite thin on said engine's sides.
My theory is that they've left that area relatively "empty" in order to minimise the redesign if it comes to a twin-engined version.
Just my 2 cents.

I think there are two possibilities:

a) They are passing cold air around the engine to reduce the thermal signature of the engine and that gap is what is doing it.
Or,
b) They are planning to use a much larger engine in future versions and the engine bay is designed accordingly.
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You would have to change the entire design for two engines. Gapping doesn't make it any easier.

 

[mTT]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1900932778213904871

 

[Kaan Azman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901330767227089038

 

[Samba]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901330767227089038

Are they already in use or the ones with a potential to be used?

 

[Pokemonte13]

Are they already in use or the ones with a potential to be used?

Not in use but what could be integrated for European customers or better said what payloads leonardo offers

 

[Kaan Azman]

Potential of course, it has been barely a week since the JV was formed.

 

[Saithan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901355449175413000

 

[Tornadoss]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901347508091277701

Are these our soldiers in the photo?

 

[Mis_TR_Like]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1901355449175413000

Obviously MALE drones are susceptible to a variety of theats and have been shot down by various forces across the middle east for some time.

But, there's some concerns that need to be addressed in regards to the recent increase in shootdowns.

1. Who's supplying the weapons and how can the flow or production be stopped? We know that Iran provides 358 missiles, have we done anything to stop the flow?
2. Will Antidot and other countermeasure systems be able to neutralize threats from 358 missiles or other anti-UCAV systems that PKK may possess?
3. Will Anka-3 be able to avoid shootdowns? Have we done anything to reduce its infrared signature?
4. What's going to stop state actors from possessing weapon systems that can couneract our drones? Iran has probably sold it Armenia, what about other regional enemies?

We had a huge advantage in 2020, now back to the drawing board. This is what happens when we don't act. We let our enemies arm themselves, when in reality we should've crushed them swiftly like Israel is doing.