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[CasualObserver]

Guys... this could be it.

At last, a procurement contract covering an undisclosed number of Kaan aircraft is scheduled to be signed between TA(I) and the Defense Industry Agency on May 6 at 13:45 local time during SAHA EXPO

We don't know if they're only formalizing previously stated procurement plans; but either way, this is a final move beyond the development contract into an official procurement contract.

 

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Today starts SAHA expo 2026

Tayfun B4 is not canister launched it seems:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051410477251518648

Something big lurking at the MoD stand. Big missile or an XLUUV?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051535220793287159

 

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Gürz latest configuration, 4x VLS Göksur, 4x Sungur launcher, 35mm gun and a MG with loads of sensors:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051554995149885821

Mizrak is also launchable by rocket (RATO) and it's optionally equipped with an Aselsan passive RF seeker:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051566344655487336

TA and GE signed a supply contract for F404 engines for the Hürjet:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051565879616229825

 

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Tayfun B4 is not canister launched it seems:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051562839240831243

Aselsan marketing 2 versions of Aselflir-500 with no further details as of yet:

 

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What is the MoD R&D cooking? I see 3 turbine engines, one naval, 2 turbofan/turbojet engines?

 

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Something big lurking at the MoD stand. Big missile or an XLUUV?

It's a liquid-fueled ICBM named YILDIRIMHAN with 6000km range:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051644160906584500

This was not on my bingo card.

It's cold launched and has movable engines:

 

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What is the MoD R&D cooking? I see 3 turbine engines, one naval, 2 turbofan/turbojet engines?

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LOL:

"Turbofan engine developed by MoD R&D Center and capable of producing 42,000 lbf of power."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051655416673648650

Interestingly, its diameter of 46.5 inches is the same as the F110 and it looks pretty much like one. Are they developing an engine for the F-16? Anyway they can't be serious right? Airflow is 330lb/s. The name is GÜCHAN.

 

[mshrief303]

Kaan will have a 6 barreled 20mm gun made by TR Mechatronics to be displayed next week at SAHA expo:

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but why? is it because Turkish air force will consist mainly of KAAN and Hurjet, therefore they can't optimize KAAN for BVR only?
as it'll be immature optimization for their use case.

 

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but why? is it because Turkish air force will consist mainly of KAAN and Hurjet, therefore they can't optimize KAAN for BVR only?
as it'll be immature optimization for their use case.

Kaan has 2 side weapons bays for 2x WVRAAM. It'll be capable of fighting both at long and short ranges.

 

[Atomicfrog]

LOL:

"Turbofan engine developed by MoD R&D Center and capable of producing 42,000 lbf of power."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2051646295513661897

Interestingly, its diameter of 46.5 inches is the same as the F110. Are they developing an engine for the F-16? Anyway they can't be serious right? Airflow is 330lb/s. The name is GÜCHAN.

Could it be for KAAN or they are still going for TF-35000 that fit F-110 dimension too ?