Gezgin cruise missile introduced in image seems more compact and IIR guided and lack of boosters compared to the land variant long range cruise missiles like Tomahawk. This missile must be Air launcher variant of the Gezgin since the matter is about F16 and the munition to be launched from this...
Mr Kotil: "We have been developing engine (Tf35K) for 2 years. We will integrate it to KAAN in 2028. It will take a few years for qualification. The TF35K will have Ceramic technology but F110 does not. It will be a very powerful engine. There is also Kale group on the TEI axis (partner for...
Mr Kotil: "Turkish UAVs and unmanned fighter aircrafts will do their missions without any connection (from ground stations) under heavy jamming conditions and return base"
When we look at 6th generation concept of UK, we can see that there are many design similarities with KAAN. That's why I think KAAN will be evolved into a 6th generation aircraft with future blocks.
Mr Kotil: "We will install ASELSAN radar (Murad) which can track 100-200 km to Hürjet so Its nose is made similar to F-16. We will integrate our missiles on it."
If I remember corrrectly, It has been around 5/6 years since Roketsan introduced composite motor casing technology to the public so all new generation Turkish ballistic missiles and 1,35m diameter Şimsek SLV are produced/will be produced with composite technology...
UMTAS-GM
Man in the loop capability
25-30-40km range variants
Hybrid seeker (IIR+CCD)
Larger fin design similar to Spike NLOS
Attack helicopters, USVs, STAs