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KAAN's ground tests are ongoing Hürjet

Bird strike tests at TAI. -The canopy looks to be from Hürkuş. -Canopy tests for KAAN to begin soon.

Ukrainian engine developer Ivchenko Progress has entered the "Preliminary Design Phase Project" tender for the development of the turbofan engine of KAAN. -Ivchenko Progress established a cooperation model with TEI within the scope of the tender. Via SST...

Note the gaps. This was done pre-rollout. As for the rest, you shouldn't expect major differences. Look out for test equipment to be added later on.

TAI has slowly started modifying KAAN. One of the earliest examples of this was the addition of sealants. I expect bigger modifications to take place in a short while. In the meantime here are some pics from the earlier interview. Thx to @Combat-Master (I think?) for initially noticing the...

KAAN together with young TurAF cadets

F-16 Özgür has been handed over to the Air Force Command.

Congratulations and thank you for taking your time.

TAI's static test facility

Can't go into specifics. It won't be a long wait don't worry :)

KAAN via Cem Doğut

I see. Thank you for the clarification.

Interesting. I thought it was KAI developing it. Maybe different programs. We've got this for now... What is the closest program you've got ongoing to the ANKA-3? It looks like the Korean Aerospace sector has a lot of active programs in this regard. I'm guessing KAI's iteration is closer... 👇

Via @Keremhok

Hürjet has successfully completed its 6th test flight.

Congratulations. TAI is trying hard to keep up with you lads.

Gendarmerie's Gökbey

Detail parts production started earlier than expected. Pre-CDR pretty much. If the previously given assembly dates are to be believed, then it might be possible for us to see some parts of the P1 soon. Expect changes to P1's airframe design.

I don't think that's what he really meant btw.

TF-X early assembly phase Hurjet Iron Bırd