The Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet KAAN took off for the second time. Photo and video: Twitter @SavunmaSanayiST.
The Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet KAAN, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) as part of the National Combat Aircraft Project, successfully completed its second flight.
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The project was initiated by the Presidency of Defense Industries to meet the requirements of the Air Force Command.
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The second test of the KAAN took place after a thorough analysis of the data from the first flight, which was completed on February 21. “Today, we witnessed another milestone in Turkish aviation and defense history,” declared Görgün after the flight, in a meeting with test pilots and the project team.
Görgün expressed satisfaction and pride in the success of the flight: “We are excited and proud. The first flight was already a success, and today, after meticulous preparation and analysis, we conducted the second flight. All data collected today will be evaluated for the upcoming flights.”
The KAAN is equipped to perform multiple combat functions, including air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. Its technical specifications include a maximum cruise speed of Mach 1.8, an operational ceiling of 55,000 feet, and power limits of +9g/-3.5g. Additionally, the fighter jet features an embedded weapon bay, ability to operate over water, low radar signature, and a multitask profile.
The development of the KAAN marks a significant advancement for Turkey’s defense industry and underscores the country’s commitment to technological innovation in military aviation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE KAAN COMBAT AIRCRAFT
• Maximum cruise speed: Mach 1.8
• Operational ceiling: 55,000 feet
• Power limits: +9g/-3.5g
• Embedded weapon bay
• Ability to operate over water
• Low radar signature
• Multitask profile
• Air-to-air capability
• Air-to-ground capability
Source: SavunmaSanayiST.com. Photo and video: Twitter @SavunmaSanayiST. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
