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KAAN (First Flight)
TUSAŞ · Turkey
The KAAN (formerly TF-X) flew in Feb 2024, validating its twin-engine, all-weather multirole design. It features a low-radar-cross-section airframe and an indigenous AESA radar, intended to replace Turkey's F-16 fleet by the 2030s.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 (Initial) |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for domestic Goktug and Bozdogan missiles.