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  1. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    “Pronounciation will always be somewhat botched by non-Turkish speakers” This is my major concern when thinking of names. Poor Beyrektirh and Kehnick or Kahnick. Good luck trying to teach people the exact pronounciation of those brands.
  2. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    NP then. And I won’t be trying to convince you or anything since I’m not obliged to. Now seeing that your claim was based on your beliefs rather than facts, well, GL my friend.
  3. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    I was beginning to think that I was the only one curious about this issue :LOL: And as I pointed out earlier I think it would be a better to go with NATO designations instead of Turkish designations like Chinese do (J, H, etc) because we will be seeking international customers and Turkey is...
  4. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    And I take you have not read what I wrote. Just in case though, to clarify; their Serbian, Byzantine mothers were, not Christians when they were wed to Ottoman princes. Every concubine or non-Muslim princess were converted to Islam before marriage and were Muslims when the bond of marriage...
  5. Ripley

    TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

    I’d be lying if I say it was unexpected (for me, I mean), therefore cannot say it was sudden. However, like the insider pointed out, one main reason must be that they wouldn’t wanna play into Erdogan’s hands. At this point, I even consider an LM lobby activity on our behalf highly probable just...
  6. Ripley

    TR Defence Exports & Updates

    I don’t know if you've ever seen the Indo Defence Expo 2022 thread but if you haven’t, you may want to check up on this one. Was one of my favorite threads. https://defencehub.live/threads/indo-defence-expo-2022.15520/ I learned about Retia at there. I find out that they’re rather active in the...
  7. Ripley

    TR UAV/UCAV Programs | Anka - series | Kızılelma | TB - series

    I don’t think that would be a good idea, considering Turkey is not only a top contender at UAV market anymore but a full fledge direct competitor on the market. Selling it at the “backyard“ of the US would be more than salt on the wound. It even can backfire as a PR stunt :confused:
  8. Ripley

    TR Air-Force TF-X KAAN Fighter Jet

    If they revised the design to strip the gun off, well, I don’t know. A gun is the last resort for a fighter pilot and it’s up close and personal. I remember a documentary where many veteran Israeli pilots of Arab - Israeli conflicts mention how things got out of hand quickly when their python...
  9. Ripley

    TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

    True. They practically shaved off sections suggesting some anti Turkey guidance advice and added some elements of current Turkish domestic political situation towards the election.
  10. Ripley

    TR UAV/UCAV Programs | Anka - series | Kızılelma | TB - series

    “TAI aims to be one of the top 10 defence companies in the world.” At this rate such an outcome won’t surprise anybody. Slowly but surely they’re becoming a giant industry brand.
  11. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    I beg to differ my friend. Ottoman sultans were no way devshirme just because until after conquest of Constantinople some princes were married to some Serbian princesses (even few Byzantine brides) Since the dynasty of Osman follows on male succession, Ottoman male royalty can not be married to...
  12. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    I think they are more like manufacturers production designation rather than a “class” designation for the aircraft such as B for bomber, F for fighter and so on
  13. Ripley

    TR TFX Name Suggestion Dıscussions

    And why not TF23 Ripley :unsure: Seriously though, I’ve never heard a naming custom based on names of certain geography or a historical figure. So, Fatih or Anadolu should not be considered I’m afraid. Another point: what will be the aircraft nomenclature for air services of the Turkish Armed...
  14. Ripley

    TR Air Forces|News & Discussion

    Ah! Phantom, you phabulous old phart :p @Fuzuli NL Why do I get this phantastic pheeling that we’ve done this routine before!? Can you say déjà vu :LOL:
  15. Ripley

    TR Navy Naval Programs

    I love the idea of an independent defense industry and as humanely possible rate of domestic platforms as much as the next guy but we must also face the fact that - as mentioned earlier - quite a number of naval vessels will be joining the naval active service list within the year (and even more...
  16. Ripley

    TR Navy Naval Programs

    You know what, fair enough. I’ll ask the boys at the “Company“ (wink wink) then :cool:
  17. Ripley

    TR Propulsion Systems

    @Cabatli_TR @TheInsider Hope you forgive my ignorance but what are the fields of application of this material?
  18. Ripley

    TR Land Vehicle Programs

    Exactly! Recently, wherever the 30-35mm vs 25mm question arose, the only solid answer I see is that the 25mm is required by the army. I’m beginning to wonder whether that’s case though? Surely, The Turkish Army should’ve realized by now that 25mm is passé :unsure:
  19. Ripley

    TR Navy Naval Programs

    Dear @Anmdt You‘ve been mounting suspense by bringing out the same statement and every time I bite my tongue not to ask the question :oops: Tell it already bro who’s got the tender and end my misery for crying out loud :LOL::LOL:
  20. Ripley

    TR Missile & Smart Munition Programs

    Of course dude. Our aircraft, our missile, our call ;) Our end, their end, well in the end it’s dead :p

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