Recent content by Merzifonlu

If it turns out that engines with adaptive architectures cannot be sustainably maintained, the TF35000 engine could become a priority need not only for us but for others as well.

These sentences are constructed using the future tense. I, too, believe these predictions will come true, but unlike the FPV revolution, this is not yet a reality. That is why the Kaan must be inducted into the inventory without delay. Moreover, as you pointed out, manned aircraft and her drones...

In that case, let's cancel this very costly Kaan project! After all, the Kızılelma powered by the TF6000 engine is set to enter the inventory in early 2027. The TF10000 will undergo its first ignition sometime in 2027. Presumably, by 2032, we will have Kızılelma squadrons that are combat-ready...

If we had the time and/or the fighter jet, we too would have been willing to wait years. But we have neither. The Kaan project must not face delays like the Altay or Hürkuş programs. We were fortunate with the Altay; the era of conventional tanks came to an end due to the FPV revolution...

They have likely encountered unexpected difficulties. These are normal occurrences for an organization designing and manufacturing an aircraft for the first time. That said, I think it will fly on October 29th.

What would Pakistan define as success in the PFX program? It’s clear they don’t plan to develop the engine, opting instead to source it from China. Will they focus on building both the airframe and the AESA radar, or just the airframe? What measures will determine success?

I am very skeptical about the future of adaptive engines. Because IMO they are unnecessarily complex and their maintenance presents significant difficulties.

I think he's speaking based on results from the digital twin. After this statement, I now expect the TF35000 engine's bypass ratio to be a bit low. I think it will be something between 0.57 and 0.63.

It is stated that GüçHan will only be a technology demonstration model and will not go into mass production. And it is also stated that the design of the compressor, especially in the cold sector, will change. If this is the case, this project is starting to seem quite meaningless to me. I'm...

The certifying body (EASA) is an EU body. Even if they don't have problems with us, they are incredibly inefficient. I suggest you direct your disappointment to EASA.

I can't say anything about the missile. Unlike the turbofan engine model, the missile model on display has the dimensions of a missile capable of achieving what they claim. As for the engine, the situation is tragicomic. What they displayed was a plain F110 engine. (Not even a copy, they...

This is probably a veiled message to the USA: "If you don't sell us the F-110s, we'll copy them, and we've already copied six." But I think it contains a major technical misjudgment. Copying jet engines is harder than manufacturing the engine itself. They'll notice it during the qualification test.

Here we go. Very fishy.

TF35k no AB > LM 2500 equivalent domestic naval turbine TF35k no AB twin engine > Anka-3B TF35k AB > Hürjet-2 TF35k AB twin engine > Kaan

First of all, thank you for your reply. I disagree with your opinion. In my view, this gain isn't worth the risk. If the real aim of this policy is to constantly pressure the oil-producer Arab states, then that's another matter. Or perhaps the USA administrations is entirely composed of...