Recent content by Yasar_TR

In reality, there are actually 26 Gokbey helicopters to be produced as per what has been produced to date. 57 additional units ordered by the TR Navy are going to be navalised versions. They will have to be redesigned and produced in accordance with certain specifications whereby the helicopter...

When a factory or a new production line is set up, there is a notion called Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) that is put in to motion. This allows the factory to weigh the eco system that is set up to produce the product and iron out imperfections within the production line and the supply...

It is a matter of aerodynamics and all the above you mention. With a laser seeker head it‘s maximum range was essentially limited by the laser head performance. With an IIR seeker head that constraint has been lifted. But like any free falling bomb, it’s speed and range is governed by it’s...

https://www.defenceturk.net/tei-genel-muduru-aksit-tf6000-ile-5900-libre-guce-ulastikk Well, we are almost there. The engine is maturing. That is higher thrust than what the Ukranian engine can provide. On top, it is stealthy. According to M Aksit, the engine develops 5900+ lbf thrust now...

https://turdef.com/article/roketsan-updates-maximum-range-for-mam-l-iir-to-40-km Roketsan has updated the maximum range of Mam-L IIR smart bomb (Umtas missile sans rocket and with an IIR seeker) from 25 km to 40 km. This puts the munition’s max range at the limit of most medium range Air Defence...

https://gdh.digital/haber/gokbora-ile-turkiye-uzun-menzilli-hava-hava-angajmaninda-yeni-bir-esige-hazirlaniyor-vzyb0iqzrpe Interesting about the Roketsan’s Gokbora missiles’s range being 185.2 km. Either it has been tested and found to be the exact tested range; or someone is being...

I am sorry; But just because a country has been ruled by the same political party for 25 years, it doesn’t mean that the same country is economically stable. Turkiye has seen at least three basic terms of serious economical crises since 2002: Key economic challenges and periods of instability...

Selling major military equipment like a frigate is the best thing a country can do economically . But doing it by weakening your military power projection is wrong. TCG Yavuz and TCG Fatih are already taken out of inventory and are being used as training ships. We are already down by a frigate...

I agree. There will be unforeseen delays along the way. That is inevitable. But it mustn’t become the norm. And when it happens, credible reasons will have to be provided. Another point that needs to be addressed is that, a lot of members have far too much expectations for the Anka-3 and KE...

A quick question ; What is the use of the set of small tri-blades inside the shroud at the back? One of the andvantages of coaxial blades is to get rid of the small rear rotor. As a coaxial blade set generates more lift from the same powered engine, it will have better MTOW and better speed. It...

Greece, Israel, Egypt, UAE all have top end 4th and 4.5th generation planes. France carries naval Rafale on their carrier. Eastern med, Aegean, Libya and in Red Sea horn you would have to contend with the above mentioned countries’ airforces. Never forget, today’s friends can easily turn out to...

Yes he says 50+ Anka-3 order expected. He adds that the engine supply from Ukraine is still possible in spite of the war. He also says that if needed, they would be in a position to use the TEI engine. I am guessing that the TEI engine still not matured yet but can propel this plane. However, if...

Good idea. As a trainer definitely. But as a combat fighter it is quite a bit suspect. This plane is not going to hold its own against even a 4th generation plane. Never mind a 5th generation one.

Bro, I agree with you that it was an abomination of a helicopter. But nevertheless it flew to prove a point. You can’t show a single move of this administration related to defence industry, that is publicised, that does not have a political agenda and is not used as a propaganda tool. That...

That is why I said “closer”. During Kotil’s tenure there were delays too. But he did give reasons. His deadlines were too ambitious and aggressive. But during his time: KAAN (TF-X): Maiden flight on February 21, 2024. Hürjet: First flight on April 25, 2023. Anka-3 UCAV: First flight on December...