Türkiye’s indigenous jet KAAN makes its maiden flight earlier this morning in Ankara. The first flight had been delayed due to technical reasons.
Produced by TUSAŞ, the jet is twin-engined, powered by F110 engines. KAAN is the first ever jet Türkiye produces. Expected to be in service from 2028 onwards, the fighter will be powered by US-made engines for the first batch followed by locally made engines in early 2030s.
Turkish twin engine 5th generation stealth fighter KAAN made its maiden flight. Significant day for Turkish defence industry. pic.twitter.com/XKyvUQq7PG
— Cemal (@Acemal71) February 21, 2024
Pakistan and Azerbaijan are also partners to the project.
