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It depends on the APS system. APS systems use different kinds of radars/RF sensors which means different RCS values. This missile has to be optimized for the RF band of the APS system. For example, F-35 is stealth against X band but not VHF band. I expect all subsystems on the tanks like APS...

Completely wrong. T-129 is a light attack helicopter it provides protection against 12.7mm .50 cal rounds. People expect AH-64 level protection from a light attack helicopter. T-129 is not nose-heavy. It is true that in the prototype phase counterweights were used to counter the extra weight...

We don't know real ranges but we know the minimum contract requirements of the air force which is 65km for BVR and 25km for WVR missiles. At one of the recent reviews Manager of Tubitak SAGE Mr. Gürcan Okumuş stated that Gökdoğan BVR missile "easily" passes 65km as is, and SAGE is on track to...

Turkish troops have been fighting in a far worse terrain both in and outside Turkey's border for decades. 2000 to 4000-meter mountain ranges,-40 to +40 degree temperature differences, heavily fortified deep cave networks, urban city centers with civilians, thick forests, deep valleys with...

In the shortcomings section, 2,3, and 4 are completely wrong.

I watched the full video there is nothing to be said. Total annihilation of Saudi forward positions. There were mostly mercs in the video but there was also a good amount of regular Saudi troops that died while fighting Houthis.

Yes. There is a roadmap for guided artillery shells. There are 3 different planned projects or rather 3 phases. 1) Smart fuse for all existing and future 105,155mm artillery shells and 81,120mm mortar shells. This is a very low-cost solution designed to be consumed in thousands. The CEP...

USAF is on track to replace AIM-120D after AIM-120D performed very badly against Growlers. They are working on AIM-260 that has a longer range and an advanced multi-mode seeker(IIR+RF).

Don't be surprised if MIUS carries Kuzgun in internal stations :)

Well, I don't think it is likely but I won't completely rule out such a move.

MICA NG is way better than Meteor though it won't be available until 2026. Sure Meteor has better ramjet propulsion but the RF seeker of MICA NG is multitudes better than Meteor. It equalizes the playfield against DRFM jammers. If you are going against an opponent which has the upper hand in the...

TF-X calender. 2023 rollout, production of more prototypes 2023-2025 ground tests, production of more prototypes 2025 first flight, production of more prototypes ( I expect 6 to 9 prototypes will be produced) 2025-2028 air tests and integration and testing of advanced subsystems/equipment and...

I also think that way. There might be some subsystems in the logistic chain which is coming from sources that might create discontent if the military side of the projects is mentioned/expressed.

Yes, not only VHF but also a passive radar network is being developed. A passive radar prototype is already deployed and being tested in the field so it is close to entering into the inventory of the armed forces. There are two different passive radar projects PYAS(Pasif Yayın Algılama...

The first test of KGK from a UAV is done at a low altitude so a 50+km range for a high altitude release is not surprising. KGK-LR as of now is a SAGE project it is not officially requested from the Turkish Armed Forces or SSB. We don't know from which direction the wind will blow. It seems...

Erdogan is gearing up for a big announcement on 20 July in TRNC. Rumors say it is either about huge has discoveries in the area between Cyprus and Turkey or recognition of TRNC by some friendly countries. I would say it is about the gas discoveries.

Yes, I still think RAM is expensive and redundant at that price tag compared to an ESSM or similar missile. I never said Sungur should be used. I said a cost-effective missile should be developed either from Sungur(by scaling it up) or from bozdoğan(a more cost-effective cheaper version) to be a...

Here is a quote that will answer your question. As you can see it is more effective than flares but it has its own drawbacks.

Siper has home on jamming but home on jamming ability is countered successfully by modern DRFM Jammers because the missile RF seeker or radar thinks it's getting the return of its own emitted signal. This is why datalink is important. This way you can compare datas and understand the there is...