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Turkish proudly displays the airframe of its 5th Gen fighter jet TFx at its production facility.

Here is Turkey’s first fifth-generation fighter plane. #TFX

At the assembly facility, Turkey displays its first fifth-generation fighter plane, which is scheduled to complete the prototype stage by 2023. As the 4th country in the world to join the 5th generation fighter jet club, it is one of the most anticipated projects for Turkey.

Due to numerous issues, including engine and avionics, it was slightly delayed from its original schedule. One of the main obstacles for turkey is building the aircraft, and another one is having its own engine. the program has seen a number of delays.

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Turkey showed in the video that the engine is the only component still missing from the aircraft because it is the most important part.

At first, Turkey asked GE to provide the engine, but things didn’t work out since Americans weren’t interested in helping Turkey. Later, Rolls-Royce and the Russians showed interest in the project, but it’s still unknown which engine would be used.

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Currently, GE is providing the engine for testing purposes, and it is capable of producing 127 Kn of thrust. The later-stage development of a domestically manufactured engine will be the operation of Turkey’s main goal. On the occasion of the Moscow Airshow in 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the Sukhoi Su 57 engine.

To sustain the diplomatic ties between the United States and Russia in light of the events, Turkey is carefully selecting its partner. Critical design review (CDR) activities will be carried out in 2024, the first aircraft, known as Block-0, will be produced in 2025, and the first flight will be done in 2026. The aircraft will roll out in 2023.

Up until 2029, the Block-1 configuration is expected to be developed. Ten Block-1 fighter jets will be produced as part of Phase 2, and they will be handed over to the Turkish Air Force between 2030 and 2033.

The TF-X next-generation fighter, which is being manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries, or TUSAS, is beginning to take shape in a video that was just released. The jet’s size immediately creates an impression.

General Electric F110 engines will be used in prototypes until the Turkish KALE and British Rolls Royce joint venture’s TAEC engine is finished and ready. Ismail Demir added that a third engine, from an unidentified country, was discovered in addition to these two.

This is expected to have a one- and two-seat variant, measure 68 feet in length, 45 feet in wingspan, and stand 19 feet tall. It will be able to fly at a speed of 2470 km/hr, reaching a height of 55,000 ft, and have a combat range of 1,100 km.

Along with Turkey’s TF-X program, which is now developing its fifth fighter plane, South Korea, China, and India are also competing in this development race. The US and Europe are preparing for the 6th generation fighter program in advance of this.

The F16 fighter jets in the defense squad will be replaced by Turkey Tf-x aircraft. Once the aircraft is operational, this will be a breakthrough for the Turkish defense program. This aircraft is equipped with all the most recent technology that a fifth-generation fighter jet must have.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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