Global InformationTAI TF Kaan information
| TAI Kaan | |
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| TAI Kaan during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara on 17 March 2023 | |
| Role | Stealth multirole/air superiority fighter[1] |
| National origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)[2] |
| First flight | 21 February 2024[3] |
| Introduction | 2030s (planned)[4][a] |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary user | Turkish Air Force |
The TAI Kaan also called TF ("Turkish Fighter", formerly known as TF-X[6]) and MMU (Milli Muharip Uçak, Turkish for 'National Combat Aircraft'[7]), is a stealthy, twin-engine,[8] all-weather air superiority fighter[9] in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and sub-contractor BAE Systems.[10][11] The jet is to replace the Turkish Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and to be sold to foreign governments.[12][13]
The prototype performed taxi and ground tests on March 16, 2023[7] and was ceremonially rolled out two days later.[14] Its maiden flight, initially scheduled for 27 December 2023 (one day before the maiden flight of the TAI Anka-3),[15] was completed on 21 February 2024.[3]
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- ^ Thomas Newdick (28 December 2023). "Turkey's ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Flies". thedrive.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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