Yes, if we can develop the TFX's (AESA radar + passive sensor arrays + sensor fusion software) on time and to the desired standard. We probably do.So it's 5 gen but the engine?
On the other hand, the engine issue will be challenging though.
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Yes, if we can develop the TFX's (AESA radar + passive sensor arrays + sensor fusion software) on time and to the desired standard. We probably do.So it's 5 gen but the engine?
So it's 5 gen but the engine?
You need to find good plan B for the engine then, at least for first block.Yes, if we can develop the TFX's (AESA radar + passive sensor arrays + sensor fusion software) on time and to the desired standard. We probably do.
On the other hand, the engine issue will be challenging though.
There was a very high level Saudi delegation visiting. Negotiations must be in an advance stage before Turkiye shows the aircraft to KSA. KSA could become a (financial partner) ordering 100-200 TF-X. If true, it would solve one of the main non-technical hurdles for TF-X i.e. economic viability.
They actually mentioned several times that the nose will change and they intentionally doesnt show the nose so others dont copy and shortcome themThe mock-up's air intake looked more sleeker and better
And the nose in the mock up was longer
It seems tha the TFX mock up resembled an F22 and the prototype somehow got degraded into an F35. Still, a beautiful plane nonetheless
It has to be 4.5 gen first. We simply do not posses the engines to make her 5th generation.
If TEI manages to make suitable engines by 2030 we can upgrade to 5th gen.
The only reason Turkey itself doesnt call the the real 5th generation is for its f110 engine which is not 5th generation engine, but other than that, everything is 5th generation.Is first block of TFX still 4.5 gen or already 5 gen?
Also, you can see the aircraft with its heat engine but you cannot tell its speed, distance, or send missiles over 25km as those thermal heads will be heated. It still can do most of its missions its designed for.. or it can control the Kizilelma and Anka-3 from distance which would simply overcome that issueThe Tf-x fit the 5 gen criteria , not all of them but the one that is enough to make it 5 gen fighter . The most important thing is RAM paint , Internal weapon bay , Advanced Radar and Optical systems and Real stealth clean fuselage .
The engine is a subjective topic , yes it's important but how ? the engine heat signature is important in close quarters combat and low range combat , but It wouldn't make any difference if Turkiye Tf-x face Greece Rafale or F-16 because Tf-x radar and technology will outrange the Greece detection systems .
For me the most important thing is the electronic warfare , detection and communication systems to be as good as F-35 since F-35 is called mini AWACS . if TAI reached those goals then putting propeller engine on Tf-x won't make a difference ( Joke )
F22 doesn't have any EOTS.I thought F22's sensors included some future tech stuff that's classified, not only high-end electro optics
Afaik it doesn't have Ram coating neither yet so we can't call the structure pure 5th gen either.The only reason Turkiye itself doesnt call the the real 5th generation is for its f110 engine which is not 5th generation engine, but other than that, everything is 5th generation.
Also, yesterday, the head pf TEI said that they are sure that they can make tfx engine as they have develop every important metal (alishim in english forgot) to build the engine
ram coating will be applied to later prototypesAfaik it doesn't have Ram coating neither yet so we can't call the structure pure 5th gen either.
We should teach Russians how to make a true stealth aircraft
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