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Huh, thought the TFX's MTOW was about 27-28 tons
Turkey Military News, Reports, Data, etc.
- Thread starter Jeff Head
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On March 18, 2023, we will present our country with successes that will go down in history. We will bring our ATAK II and our Hürjet together with the sky, and we will take our National Combat Aircraft out of the hangar. We shared our excitement at the meeting with my executive friends. We will walk into the future together with our faith.
We are developing another capability, which few countries are working on, locally-nationally.
We have completed the first phase of our Herd IDA Project, where we aim to provide swarm capability to unmanned sea vehicles, autonomy and the execution of various tasks.
More to come...
I am really pulling the day. First flight of a supersonic jet, the first flight of heavy assault helicopter and showcase of a 5th gen fighter. It will be a significant day for sure.
Both the TFX and the domestic engine being developed for it are essentially moonshot projects. Many Turkish boys tend to forget that success is not guaranteed. In fact the likelihood that these projects will end in a spectacular failure, or drag out for years with delays, is very high.
On the other hand the smug ones dissing these programs should keep in mind that even if these projects fail to deliver a viable end product, the technologies developed will be invaluable and will advance the Turkish defence industry significantly.
I find it exciting that the Turks are willing to put in the effort. Is it an ill-advised one? I don't think so. Just remember the first version of WS-10 with its infamous 40 hour lifespan.
On the other hand the smug ones dissing these programs should keep in mind that even if these projects fail to deliver a viable end product, the technologies developed will be invaluable and will advance the Turkish defence industry significantly.
I find it exciting that the Turks are willing to put in the effort. Is it an ill-advised one? I don't think so. Just remember the first version of WS-10 with its infamous 40 hour lifespan.
That’s why I propose that people just stop the back and forth arguments and just wait and see. 2023/2024 is very close. As long as we all stay safe and don’t do anything stupid most of us will live to see that date and the progress of these programs.
Agreed on all accounts … anyway any critics and scepticism must be allowed since it is more than justified and not turned down as anti-Turkish bias,
Mate, just go enjoy your vacation.
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Well, the TFX and the indigenous turbofan are receiving significant help from the British (the former definitely is), so it's not as absurd as say, Australia or Thailand deciding to do so strictly on their lonesome.