Preparations and tests for the flight of KAAN, one of Turkey’s most important technology projects carried out by Turkish Aerospace Industries, continue. To date, the national warplane KAAN has undergone ejection seat tests, full-length static tests, inertia and static tests of control surfaces, landing gear drop tests, avionics system tests in the system integration laboratory, engine start-up tests after fuel tests.
When will MMU KAAN’s first flight take place?
The first flight date of the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN, the largest project carried out by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), has been postponed, which was last announced as 27 December. According to the information obtained; Following the completion of ground tests and taxi tests, KAAN is expected to make its first flight within a few weeks.
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It will make a difference with the superior capabilities of the National Combat Aircraft KAAN
The National Combat Aircraft is produced from composite materials that have the ability to dampen radar waves. The national warplane, whose cockpit is designed for one person; It will have twin engines, low visibility against radar, in-hull weapon carrying capability, advanced flight and shooting systems, dual-function radar and electronic warfare capability.
The National Combat Aircraft draws attention with its double tail, twin engines and angular structure. It has a length of 21 meters, a height of 6 meters and a wingspan of 14 meters. The aircraft will be able to reach an altitude of 55 thousand feet and fly 1.8 times faster than sound. On the other hand, it is planned to place a radar produced by ASELSAN in the nose.
ASELSAN is also developing the electronic warfare system and electro-optical 360-degree surveillance system to be used in national combat aircraft. In order to strengthen the aircraft’s radar invisibility feature, sections that allow weapons to be carried within the fuselage were also considered. The national warplane will be able to carry eight medium and long-range missiles, four inside the fuselage and four on the sides of the fuselage.
With KAAN, Türkiye will take its place among the countries with 5th generation fighter jets. The national warplane will provide the opportunity to strategically attack all kinds of air-air and air-ground targets. It will make a difference with its high air combat range and precise and full hit features at supersonic speed.