I dont wanna i go out of topic, having decifit does not mean you are only importing. It could be you only import or you both import and export but import more.
I did not mean to underestimate hgk82's effect but rather it could not make it to the heavily defended ship due to both speed and altitude if you compare hgk82 to atmaca or çakir missile which engage targets with mach 0.8 to 0.9 speed, sea skimming and manueverability of anti missile systems.
I heard they were operations with chinhooks that are full of crew to land area.
they were almost dying due to several missile launces to the helicopters and they have to retreat.
Now, they are going to operations with sikorsky helicopters because it is more agile and less People to risk if gets...
I think they are crucial because they are limited to stock and manufacturers in the world.
From Uav's to missiles (anything with Electronic circuits requires microprocessors).
We all know knematic capabilities of sukoi series jet are serious where they lack avionics and Electronics.
Even if russia is Okay with using Turkish made equipment in this circumstances, the moment you attach your Electronics and weapons on it, you wont a chance to market any nato or western...
Chip manufacturing tech is quiet important for us.
We could start with duv technology and below 100nm in serial production is a good point.
We May need to convince taiwanise to obtain chip manufacturing technology. Duv machines is easir to procure.
Russia has much better back ground of making a copy yet there is nothing acquired out of captured tb2s.
Having tb2 is something, knowing how to use it it compeletely different.
Without munitions tb2 especially akinci means almost nothing.
Do you think they dare to copy those platform that...
I expect at least 80m usd per unit for akinci for kits, logistics and Training.
Same UAE was willing to pay 165m usd per piece for mq9a reaper but contract is cancelled.
Open your eyes guys, akinci is whole different level of sales.
Actually what i am expecting is nuclear warhead supply from Pakistan for current ballistic missiles as an help to potentially frighten any "nuclear" backups
You can expect to dogfight very well if intented. Human factor is out of question that leaves only structural strength and AI.
AI is something could make KE deadliest dogfighter in the right hands of programmer.
Check Musk's company called OpenAI that created Dota bots that can win against...
Actually, the single reason merzifonlu explained, which does not make sense to you, is pretty damn valid one.
Just compare it export sales of f18 to f16 numbers makes enough of sense.
If you want a light attack air to ground, air to air fighter you Got f16
If you need a bomb truck that can...
They really care about those %10 of CHP to neglect mainstream.
I am very confident that Mansur Yavaş is a probable win for team of 6, while what i think is kilicdaroglu is waiting for conditions to worse for current ruling government to forge the win for his candidacy.
The moment he steps on...
It reminds me qaher-313 with winglets upside. I do not wanna underestimate chinese tech, but that does not mean, there is some underdelivering side of things.
Twin engine vairant could be coming much later that May be designed to fit 2 tf 10000 engine that could provide
Higher altitude
Higher mach number
Higher payload
Increased agility
And many more advantages.
It will probably increase complecity of control algorithm in a possible dogfiht or bvr...
The point mr Aksit empahised is tf6000 will already be a f110 miniature 4th gen engine. Once enough data acquired, it will be combined with 5th gen technology in a larger core which is going to be used in tfx
Uav prices is high not because the parts used, but about Ai technology that operates the plane. US charges them high because you can not acquire from Many other sources. There are 3 credible countries that makes mq9 class drones
USA, ISRAEL, TURKİYE
So, why charge any potential buyer low prices...