TR Air-Force TF-X KAAN Fighter Jet

[Turkic]

Claimed to be Kaan P1, second prototype. But I have my doubts, might just be P0 as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879137541271568739

Why it has Erdoğan's signature on it ?

 

[Sanchez]

Why it has Erdoğan's signature on it ?

Good eye, one of the reasons why I think it is P0.

 

[Tornadoss]

It would be nice to see the whole aircraft, but we will see soon I guess.

 

[hugh]

Claimed to be Kaan P1, second prototype. But I have my doubts, might just be P0 as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879137541271568739

Yeah I saw the tweet too. Thought it was P0 and not bothered to post here.

But I examined some of the photos of P0 and Erdogan's signature was made with a black pen and with a date on top. This one has white signature with no dates. Maybe it was printed?

 

[neosinan]

Signature is much larger and different color, There are rivets where there wasn't. This looks like new prototype.

 

[boredaf]

Claimed to be Kaan P1, second prototype. But I have my doubts, might just be P0 as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879137541271568739

Any idea who's in the photo?

 

[IC3M@N FX]

The angle has been photographed is strange, as if someone had photographed a Video Photo or Videoclip from the Canvas again.

 

[hugh]

It's probably true

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879137442495889820

Then it begs the question, why does it have to wait almost a year to fly?

 

[neosinan]

Any idea who's in the photo?

They say it is from presentation of SSB on Twitter. And President of SSB Haluk Görgün said, this is second prototype.

 

[Sanchez]

Signature is much larger and different color

That doesn't tell us much. From Saudi delegation visit last month

Same signature and color, aircraft is on this photo is P0.

One thing remains, why the hickup? Either the intern used the wrong photo, or they are intentionally being obtuse, but why.

 

[hugh]

This is the source of the leak

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879137810776756319

Maybe it's an old video. It's best to wait for an official release but the defense publications are posting it as the second prototype and I haven't seen any retraction. They must know the progress better than us speculators

 

[Sanchez]

This is the source of the leak

It's not a leak, it was shared by SSB during their open media day.

 

[Hannibal]

Nose area look like it got flatter, anyone confirm? They are also saying 6 more are going to be built?

 

[hugh]

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Nose area look like it got flatter, anyone confirm? They are also saying 6 more are going to be built?

It still has vileda stick. They better tore the aircraft down rebuild it.

 

[Sanchez]

Another difference?

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That's probably due to lighting, camera and the angle.

 

[KAAN]

TF-36000

According to the latest statement by SSB President Haluk Görgün, the indigenous engine will produce 36.000lbf thrust.

It was probably around 38.000lbf with the normal nozzle, it may have been decided as 36.000lbf since TVC was included, it was clear from the officials' recent articles and statements that TVC would be included.

 

[cr33pt3d]

I can see it already has landing gear, means it will probably fly this summer .at this rate maybe TAI will have all 6 proto ready by late 2026.
I'm really curious to the placement of the vertical stabilizers, are they still on top of the engine or did they move it to the right side

 

[Sanchez]

Better source. I'm 70% sure this is P0. Man second from right looks Arab, possibly during the Saudi visit. They've had no other big visits since then.

 

[KAAN]

And the new prototype will likely include IRST and EOTS faceted glass enclosures.

It hasn't been long since images from the assembly line have been shared, and it is unlikely that the aircraft will be painted. And I don't think a prototype that allegedly includes major changes, no matter who or what it's for, will show itself to another state's official so early.

Also, the president's signature will only be on the GTU-0, and it will probably be displayed in the museum as well. He signed it during the naming ceremony on 1.5.2023. A classic election period...

Also on the landing gear?

There are no landing gear covers in the photo.

Most likely an old image.

 

[KAAN]

For the first time since June 17, 2019, the technical specifications were updated by TAI itself.

Wingspan from 14 meters to 13.4 meters

Lenght from 21 meters to 20.3 meters

Height from 6 meters to 5 meters

Wing area from 70m2 to 71.6m2

Still; 1.8 mach maximum speed, 55.000ft maximum ceiling and 60.000lb MTOW.

https://www.tusas.com/content/files/uploads/236/TechnicSpec_TR_KAAN.pdf

Edit: The calculations used F110 engines, which is reasonable considering the speed and maximum altitude, but it is strange that supercruise capability is also listed as such.