Milgem and Atak are some of the most important projects getting us where we are, with the sub components made for them by foundation companies. What would happen to Baykar if we didn't have CATS in the works after the embargo?
He doesn't say much beyond basic details people on this forum would know and most of his commentary is like all of these will require a lot of work especially KE being navalized for TCG Anadolu
The only relevant possibility I think, which is really just a stretch, is if there was some imminent war threat that required hunting down nuclear subs in black sea or whatever and we needed to quickly obtain these ships because other nations can't really have their own fleet there so they'd be...
But KE has the advantage of being a cheaper unmanned platform it wouldn't have the upkeep costs and such of warthog and its loss wouldn't be devastating
We have seen a model that has gimbal flir, but to deliver gps guided munitions etc it doesn't need that, does it? Like it can still fly and operate in the clean configuration with only internal bays for missions where stealth is most important, I guess. Still would be happier if it had the slot...
We have around 300 fighters. If we try to make 300 TFX it will cost insane amounts to build and operate. 100-150 TFX and 300 something drones would likely be cheaper to operate and UAV pilots are considerably easier to train than fighter pilots aren't they? I mean if we use quoted 100 million $...
There will always be external players trying to undermine you. A properly governed country should have a robust economy that can withstand such conditions regardless.
One thing that always confuses me is where the fuel is included. Is it like 6 tons dry weight + fuel + 1.5 tonnes munitions payload, or is fuel included to 1.5t figure
