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KAAN (Intensive Flight Testing)
TUSAŞ · Turkey
Following its 2024 first flight, the KAAN reached supersonic milestones in early 2026. It is the centerpiece of Turkey's "Steel Dome" defense initiative, intended to replace the F-16 with a domestic stealth platform that integrates with Turkish-made Kızılelma drones.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,205 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 1,100 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 16,700 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for domestic Goktug and Bozdogan missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
J-35A (PLAAF Production) →
Fighter
KAAN (Intensive Flight Testing)
TUSAŞ · Turkey
Following its 2024 first flight, the KAAN reached supersonic milestones in early 2026. It is the centerpiece of Turkey's "Steel Dome" defense initiative, intended to replace the F-16 with a domestic stealth platform that integrates with Turkish-made Kızılelma drones.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,205 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 1,100 km (combat) |
| Ceiling | 16,700 m |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for domestic Goktug and Bozdogan missiles.