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Haluk Görgün, about engine controversies: “The development program of our indigenous engine, which is essential for enabling KAAN to achieve advanced 6th-generation capabilities, is progressing in line with the planned schedule. At this stage, no foreign engine alternatives are being...

More than 36.000 lbf (160 kN) The TF35000 code is because the TurAF’s minimum requirement for maximum thrust is 35.000 lbf (155 kN), just like the PW-F119. Theoretical maximum is around 38.000–38.500 lbf (171 kN), similarly, dry thrust will also be approximately 10% above (27.000-28.000 lbf...

TurAF has set a minimum requirement of 25.000 lbf dry thrust per engine. Total maximum dry thrust should not be less than 50.000 lbf.

A higher resolution illustration of the TF35000 serviced by TRMOTOR.

IFF is part of the ICNI (Integrated communications, navigation and IFF) subsystem, not IRFS (Integrated RF system). The claim that there will be L-band antennas has been around for years, but they will probably be for wide-spectrum ESM, rather than radar. This is the integrated IFF system to...

GTU-0 does not include some structural technologies that will be used in the final aircraft, especially the titanium bulkheads that will be produced with the world's largest 3D printer. Not only the fuselage, but also the systems will decrease towards optimal weight. I searched for the link for...

TurAF officials and defense industry representatives came together at TAI facilities to evaluate the current situation of KAAN. Although it is specific to a single platform; you can understand how special this project is when you look at the photo and see the number of faces you recognize. The...

We have confirmation that the images shared as a new prototype belong to GTU-0.

The height was never 6 meters; it was previously estimated/calculated that GTU-0 was 5.1 meters. Now, we have a late confirmation of this. Additionally, the length was calculated to be 20.2 meters, and the wingspan was 13.3 meters. Interestingly, the weight data remains constant. Considering...

For the first time since June 17, 2019, the technical specifications were updated by TAI itself. Wingspan from 14 meters to 13.4 meters Lenght from 21 meters to 20.3 meters Height from 6 meters to 5 meters Wing area from 70m2 to 71.6m2 Still; 1.8 mach maximum speed, 55.000ft maximum ceiling...

And the new prototype will likely include IRST and EOTS faceted glass enclosures. It hasn't been long since images from the assembly line have been shared, and it is unlikely that the aircraft will be painted. And I don't think a prototype that allegedly includes major changes, no matter who or...

TF-36000 According to the latest statement by SSB President Haluk Görgün, the indigenous engine will produce 36.000lbf thrust. It was probably around 38.000lbf with the normal nozzle, it may have been decided as 36.000lbf since TVC was included, it was clear from the officials' recent articles...

Even if we compare it with the most advanced software available today, the major design updates in the P1 mean that it cannot serve as a strong indicator. Additionally, whether it serves as an indicator or not would yield similar results even if the upper-rear fuselage were identical—which means...

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The GTU-0 titanium bulkheads were not produced with the giant 5x7m 3D printhead, probably the components in the photos of P1/P2 are making the structural leap forward. I remember an interview with a senior project manager in the hangar where he mentioned a 3 ton weight reduction from P1.