Hürkuş isn't a problematic aircraft. There are reasons why the Air Force won't induct them into service. It would be hilarious to single-handedly blame TAI on this without grasping the subject in its entirety. Also it seems you're terribly underestimating TAI as a company. Friendly advise, don't...
The radome area would need to be compatible. For instance the entire shape of the nose cone is different as you see. This is the case with many stealth aircraft out there (F-35, F-22, J-20, J-35, TF-X etc.). Su-57 might be the only exception. The F-35 looks to have enough space regardless but...
Aiding other companies that are on the program on very specific disciplines and producing bits and pieces without putting too much strain on TAI is an acceptable level of cooperation for now I think. Full commitment to the program isn't necessary for the time being imo.
I would personally want the Tempest to reach a mature enough level first. Dunno if it's just me. It is a very ambitious project and I would not prefer TAI to get themselves tangled up with it. Maybe after the first flight of the demonstrator...
BAE Systems presented a new job opening two days ago.
Project Manager- TF-X
-Working jointly with TAI & BAE Systems Programme team and the TAI Project control teams to deliver the TF-X contractual obligations in support of FCC scope.
--Customer Relationship management between in country...
Availability. But ASELSAN could theoretically develop a smaller variant of the MURAD AESA and then fit it on the aircraft at a later date. Hürjet is also different in the sense that it isn't an outright combat platform, although it is configurable to be one. So it is normal in my view, that...
Well regarding the TF-X, the design is frozen. The forward and mid fuselage sections are at FAL status and we will witness the rollout in a couple of months as you said. It probably is nearing the end of CDR studies. AMCA seems to be a more linear program regardless.
Speaking of the AMCA...
I see. I'm guessing the initial start of the program was around the year 2010. That would make the AMCA and the TF-X extremely close programs to one another. Both first flights expected in 2025 as well...
Is the engine or the airframe configurable to that approach though? It's not common for military aircraft to have reverse thrust. In fact the only fighter jet that has it is the Panavia Tornado I believe. Is it a positive to have? For sure. But if an aircraft has an acceptable stopping distance...