It seems that KAAN will become the Turkish F-22 raptor at this rate
Isn't a Hürjet LCA already planned for 2027, yes it is. Based on this we even offered our Hürjet LCA to Malaysia against the T50 but we were still in development so we lost. If the Malaysians knew that we would progress so rapidly they would have probably chosen Hürjet instead. We had even started to acclimatize ourselves to the palm oil payment that was part of the tender requirements.A common statement from TAI executives and Defense Industry officials is that the first phase targets 20 KAAN (block 10) aircraft, often referred to as 2028 delivery.
This alone guarantees 20. The same sources also mention production ramp-ups ("2 aircraft per month in 2029" or a rapid increase between 2029 and 2030) and TAI's plans to transition to mass production; if this pace is maintained, an additional 20 aircraft (40 total) are possible between 2028 and 2030.
Furthermore, external orders (such as the Indonesian 48-unit agreement) could impact the production schedule. Therefore, 20–40 aircraft is a reasonable short-term range.
TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028 - Breaking Defense
Temel Kotil, TAI's general manager, claimed that the domestically-produced Turkish jet will outperform the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.breakingdefense.com
We seem to be underestimating the Akıncı. After all, this aircraft can stay airborne 24 hours a day, can carry sufficient air-to-air munitions under its fuselage, and has an EW pod and AESA radar. The first aircraft to spot it on radar fires the first shot, and the first aircraft to fire usually shoots down the enemy aircraft.
As for the Hürjets, yes, they are planned as trainers, but in times of urgent need or when we want to sufficiently saturate the air force, we can convert them to a light attack version as a reserve force. Technically, the Hürjet is not much different from the T50.
As Iskander noted, even aircraft from World War II were called into service in the Ukrainia/Russia war. Saturation is a very important parameter in wartime. With proper planning, where air forces act in coordination, each aircraft becomes a force multiplier. The more technology is a deterrent, the more numbers are a deterrent.
Bro, the most recent statements from TAI indicated that KAAN first serial production fighters wont be available except on 2032A common statement from TAI executives and Defense Industry officials is that the first phase targets 20 KAAN (block 10) aircraft, often referred to as 2028 delivery.
This alone guarantees 20. The same sources also mention production ramp-ups ("2 aircraft per month in 2029" or a rapid increase between 2029 and 2030) and TAI's plans to transition to mass production; if this pace is maintained, an additional 20 aircraft (40 total) are possible between 2028 and 2030.
Furthermore, external orders (such as the Indonesian 48-unit agreement) could impact the production schedule. Therefore, 20–40 aircraft is a reasonable short-term range.
TAI exec claims 20 Turkish KAAN fighters to be delivered in 2028 - Breaking Defense
Temel Kotil, TAI's general manager, claimed that the domestically-produced Turkish jet will outperform the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
I missed that part, thanks for the info. I was thinking that once the F404 engines were approved, the F110 engines would probably be sold as well. So, the project has been rescheduled without the F110 engines. Everything depends on the success of the TF35000, then.
F110 engines won't make Kaan a top stealth fighter so they will probably be sold.
How does it reduce the pressure? Kaan and EF are not at the same level of capability. Urgency of Kaan remains the same as before
Urgency of Kaan is obviously unquestionable but also there’s a bit of truth in what he says. Acquisition of EFs will provide some room to TurAF to breathe in by gaining some capabilities which it lacks and lagging behind other air forces in the region.
T4 EFs + Meteors is a solid stopgap and I'm happy with it.
