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There should be a fourth row we can't see it from this perspective because of the main mast. Ok, I'm terrible at paint but this should give some perspective.

No there are 64 cells. There should be a fourth row behind the mast.

This is not a test. Neither an official test where SSB or DzKK is present nor a factory test. This is a stunt for the media.

"6G GCAP" bold claims. The last time I checked there were problems between GCAP partners, many supposed 6G features were trimmed down to realistic levels (aerodynamic design is similar to KAAN) and the cost per unit is estimated at 300+ million. There is no willingness from the UK to make KSA a...

Ideally both. But we all know Saudis have no such capability. We might give production of some parts to capable Saudi companies and i think that is where Saudi technical contribution ends.

There are 3 F-35 versions. US version, Israeli version and F-35 given to all other partners. The US spent a good amount to turn Turkish F-35s into US version.

Saudis want to be a part of the Kaan project.

Probably.

TF-6000 weight is 1200kg? I would be surprised if it is anything higher than 600kg.

Missile guidance capability is related to the AESA datalink system. Engagement=illumination. The system can illuminate 10 targets at the same time per ÇFAKR radar and can provide mid-course guidance to 20 missiles(2 per target) via AESA datalinks (extremely hard to jam). Yes tracks are highly...

27200kg is not the MTOW of MMU. It is the typical load of aircraft mistakenly quoted as MTOW. It is also not logical if you compare it to the F-15 and F-22. Arda Mevlütoğlu is mistaken. I expect MTOW to be around ~35000kg. It might be a little lighter.

Yes, but It has disadvantages radar is a complex topic. That single beam already works in pulses if a radar has %10 duty cycle it means it only actively radiates 6 seconds out of 60 seconds if you divide 6 seconds active time by 10 you will end up 0,6 seconds. Total energy sent to a target falls...

It is expected to be finished after June this year.

There are 3 weight targets for KAAN: empty weight, typical load (internal fuel+internal weapons ==>higher than 10000kg), and MTOW. Currently, Kaan is the best fighter in terms of composite material use so I expect KAAN to be lighter than F-22 but we should have sanity checks here. Can it be 5550...

Single beam performance

The current KAAN prototype will fly again it will do test flights regularly but not as frequently as the Hurjet prototype. The second prototype might not fly this year. If it flies this year it will fly by the end of 2024.

TRMOTOR is %100 owned by TAI, and TEI is also %51 owned by TAI. TRMotor is a design bureau, and TEI is a factory. TEI design team (biggest), the TRMotor design team(TRMotor recruited engineers), and the Ivchenko Progress design team (their position is similar to BAE input in KAAN) work under...

No. Developing TF-6000 is directly tied to the TF-35000. It is like before producing a big UAV you produce a smaller model and test your technology on that model to save money and time.

Yes there are.

TAI should develop an external stealth fuel tank for KAAN. This will minimize the need for air refueling and extend the range of the fighter.