Aerospace

Türkiye’s indigenous fighter jet KAAN to take to the skies in December

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) head stated on Friday that the country’s indigenous fighter jet, KAAN, would fly in December.

In a televised programme, Temel Kotil, general manager of TAI, stated that they specifically chose December 27 because KAAN will launch in Turkish skies five years earlier than anticipated.

Pakistan might be interested in replacing its F16 aircraft with a KAAN 5th gen fighter from Turkey.(Opens in a new browser tab)

One of the pivotal dates in the foundation of the independent Turkish Republic and the start of the War of Independence was December 27, 1919, when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the creator of the Turkish Republic, and his brothers-in-arms, landed in Ankara.

Turkish engine flight for KAAN was initially planned for 2028, but Kotil noted that things moved much quickly than they had anticipated. The Turkish Air Force was supposed to get the fighter jets from TAI by 2028, despite the fact that the KAAN project had begun in 2016.

Türkiye’s homegrown 5th-generation fighter jet named KAAN(Opens in a new browser tab)

The twin engines of the 21-meter (about 69-foot) aircraft, which can generate 29,000 pounds (13,000 kilograms) of thrust per engine, enable it to travel at a top speed of Mach 1.8 (2,222 km per hour).

High situational awareness, reduced pilot workload, combat damage detection, next-generation mission technologies, minimal observability, precision strikes, and an internal weapon bay are just a few of the KAAN’s features. TAI created the fifth-generation KAAN with the intention of replacing the Turkish army’s deteriorating F-16 fleet.

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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.