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[Zoth]

The Kızılelma and the Anka-4 are very different platforms. It is understood that Kızılelma will focus on air-to-air missions with its canards.

Which exactly what is Anka-4 is designed/ used to be designed for(since they mention air-air defence, probably?), look at the above table that i sent, you probably did confuse Anka 3 with Anka 4.

 

[Armament]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

I think it's because Baykar is a private company and TAI is state-owned. Kizılelma is more of an independent product and more internationally oriented. Meanwhile, Anka is made to meet the requirements of the Air Force. Furthermore, Anka-4 will most likely be stealthier and will have a higher quality of manufacturing, so don't mind it .

 

[what]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

Because TAI and Baykar do compete with each other, and TAI will (rightfully) not give away that space and the potential loyal wingman project away without a fight.

If every KAAN gets 1-2 wingman, that would be at least 100-200 pieces and probably 3-4bln € worth of orders.

 

[Azeri441]

Because TAI and Baykar do compete with each other, and TAI will (rightfully) not give away that space and the potential loyal wingman project away without a fight.

If every KAAN gets 1-2 wingman, that would be at least 100-200 pieces and probably 3-4bln € worth of orders.


Edit: Sorry for derailing. Back on topic please.

NGAD is aiming for 3 to 4 wingmen

 

[Huelague]

What I don't understand is why do we need Anka-4 when we have Kızılelma? Do we have a lot of money to throw away?

Deep strike, heavy load capacity. It’s a stealth Bomber.

 

[TR_123456]

Actually, I think we are clearly within this topic. And if we are going to talk about the image above, "Anka-4" will be a high-performance interceptor drone that will accompany Kaan.

If this is really what is planned by TUSAŞ, then I ask why there is a need for "Anka-4" (or whatever its name will be) when there is Kızılelma.

Anka-4 is a national/state company project,Kizilelma is a private company project.what is there not to understand?

 

[uçuyorum]

Tusaş has unique capabilities that Baykar can't really match. I'm sure an Anka 4 would be more high end and have much better stealth. They did mention Anka 4 or next Anka at times in addition to smaller and larger variants of Anka 3 at times

 

[Kartal1]

Tusaş has unique capabilities that Baykar can't really match. I'm sure an Anka 4 would be more high end and have much better stealth. They did mention Anka 4 or next Anka at times in addition to smaller and larger variants of Anka 3 at times

I fully support this view.

As long as Baykar has the necessary means of financing their research as a private company, I am all for them doing whatever they do. Yesilelmas, TB-16s, satellites or whatever they want.

It is a good thing as more options and alternative concepts are on the table. Having the choice is a good thing.

Meanwhile TUSAS should be motivated to improve even further, knowing the competitive nature of all these unmanned projects. I think such a competition will be good for both companies and may the better product wins.