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Blessings For Both Iron Brothers And All Weather Strategic Allies PAKISTAN And TURKIYE As TURKISH-PAKISTANI Indigenous 5th Gen Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Jet ‘KAAN’ Makes Historic Maiden Flight:
More Blessings for Both Iron Brothers and All Weather Strategic Weather Allies and Partners, Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN and PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE, as the PAKISTANI-TURKISH indigenously developed 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Jet ‘KAAN’ Makes Historic Maiden Flight on 22nd February, 2024.
According to the details, PAKISTANI-TURKISH indigenously developed 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Jet ‘KAAN’ Makes Historic Maiden Flight.
Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN Officially merges Project AZM and TFX Program to jointly developed the TURKISH-PAKISTANI indigenously developed ‘KAAN’ 5th Generation Heavyweight Fighter Jet back in February 2023, which makes its Historic Maiden Flight at an undisclosed location in PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE in the Sacred Skies of Sacred Country TURKIYE on Thursday, 22nd February 2024.
Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN potential involvement in the TURKISH-PAKISTANI indigenous 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Project ‘KAAN’ will almost certainly be supported by the PAKISTAN AIR FORCE’s (PAF’s) new National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP). This facility was established by PAKISTAN AIR FORCE on 4 August at the PAF base at Base NUR KHAN near Islamabad.
The PAKISTANI-TURKISH indigenously developed 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Jet ‘KAAN’ ‘Successfully Achieved’ all the required parameters with ‘Great Precision’ during the Historic maiden Flight in the Sacred Skies of PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE.
In an announcement on 2 August in Karachi, TURKISH Deputy Defense Minister Celal Sami Tüfekçi said Ankara and Islamabad would initiate discussions about Beloved Sacred Country PAKISTAN joining the project. “Pretty soon, within this month, we will be discussing with our PAKISTANI counterparts to officially include Beloved Sacred Country PAISTAN in our national fighter jet programme (KAAN),” Tüfekçi said.
TURKISH Deputy Defense Minister Celal Sami Tüfekçi also revealed that nearly 200 Top Senior officials from Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN and its Engineers were “already [taking] part in the development of this TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme”.
Tüfekçi’s announcement follows an early announcement by TURKISH officials in February 2022 that Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN was a collaborative partner for the development of the fighter aircraft. At the time, the CEO of TURKISH Aerospace (TUSAŞ), Temel Kotil, had said the TF-X (Kaan) was a “TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme”.
The journey of the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ National combat aircraft, also known as T0, began in 2018 when the initial conditions were met. The preliminary design phase of the KAAN was then undertaken from 2018 through 2022 as part of Phase-1.
Phase-2, set to span from 2022 to 2029, involves detailed design and qualification activities for the MMU KAAN. The aircraft is expected to emerge from the hangar in 2023, with the production of three prototypes targeted by 2026.
By 2029, the Block-10 configuration, which is slated for delivery to the AIR FORCE COMMAND, should be ready. Under Phase 2, 10 TF-X Blok-1 combat aircraft will be produced and delivered to the TURKISH AIR FORCE from 2030 to 2033. However, TAI has adjusted this timeline, bringing the delivery date forward to 2028.
Earlier, the engineers carried out KAAN’s launch seat tests, full-length static tests, static tests of control surfaces, landing gear tests, avionic system tests, fuel tests, engine start up tests and taxiing tests.
Unveiled publicly last year, the jet is regarded as TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’s most ambitious project to date. The TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ Successfully made a runway debut and completed its first taxi test after starting its engines for the first time in mid-March last year.
Phase-3, spanning from 2034 to 2040, will focus on the development and mass production of other TF-X blocks. Once again, TAI has revised this timeline, setting the new target date to 2030.
Back in August 14 2023, TURKISH National Defense Minister His Excellency Mr. Yasar Güler, has recently disclosed that Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN is on the cusp of joining the KAAN National Combat Aircraft program, with an agreement nearing finalization.’
“An agreement was inked with PAKISTAN Iron Brother AZERBAIJAN, and there are other nations in line, including Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN,” TURKISH National Defense Minister Yasar Güler added.
The TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’, a brainchild of PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE’s state-owned defense company, TURKISH Aerospace Industries [TAI], represents the next generation Heavyweight Fighter Aircraft.
Both Iron Brothers, Beloved Peace Loving Sacred Country PAKISTAN and PAKISTAN Iron Brother TURKIYE, have developed the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ by utilizing all the indigenous resources.
This TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ is designed with the capability to execute air-to-air, air-to-ground, and Electronics and Counter-Electronics warfare missions with Great Precision and Accuracy, amongst other features.
With a length of 22 meters, a wingspan of 14 meters, and a height of 6 meters, the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ stands out in terms of dimensions.
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 30,000 kg and can reach a top speed of Mach 2. The aircraft is powered by two engines, each capable of delivering up to 27,000 pounds of thrust.
A historic day for Türkiye’s defence industry!
Türkiye’s 5th generation stealth fighter jet has successfully completed its maiden flight.
We are proud of everyone involved @TUSAS_EN #KAAN pic.twitter.com/Enc3iZwORV
— Mehmet Simsek (@memetsimsek) February 21, 2024
Türkiye’s indigenous fighter jet KAAN has made its maiden flight. It will go into production in 2028 to further boost the country’s domestic defense sector pic.twitter.com/MZ1pUiWMcv
— TRT World (@trtworld) February 21, 2024
Full footage of Turkey’s nationally produced fifth generation fighter jet KAAN’s maiden flight pic.twitter.com/UGDClvcnOt
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) February 21, 2024
#BREAKING Turkish fighter jet KAAN conducts maiden flight pic.twitter.com/LSLhh5vIw2
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) February 21, 2024
In terms of the Armament and Lethal Munitions, the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ equipped with a broad spectrum of armaments, including Lethal Air-to-Air Missiles, Air-to-Ground Missiles, Smart Munitions, Guided Munitions and Bombs, amongst others.
Additionally, TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’ will also be equipped with a 25mm cannon on the underside of the fuselage. The advanced avionics system comprises a radar system, an Electronic Warfare suite, Counter-Electronics Warfare Suite, a Helmet-Mounted Display System (HMD/S) for the pilot, Advanced Counter-Electronic Warfare Suite, Very Extra Long Range Active Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, amongst others.
Key Features of the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- Heavyweight Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
- Twin-engine, all-weather aircraft
- Range of over 3,000 kilometers
- Maximum speed of Mach 1.8
- Service ceiling of 55,000 feet
- Equipped with Advanced Sensors, Weapons, Electronics and Counter-Electronics Warfare Suite
Significance of the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- Major milestone for the TURKISH Aerospace industry
- Expected to replace the TURKISH AIR FORCE’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet
- Potential for export to other countries
Future of the TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- First prototype rolled out in March 2023
- First flight expected in late 2023
General Characteristics TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
Crew: One pilot & two pilot variant
Length: 21 m (68 ft 11 in)
Wingspan: 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Height: 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 60 m2 (645 sq ft)
Max takeoff weight: 27,215 kg (60,000 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F110-GE-129 Turbofan, 76.31 kN (17,155 lbf) thrust each dry, 131 kN (29,000 lbf) with afterburner
Performance of TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8[80]
Service ceiling: 17,000 m (55,000 ft) [80]
g limits: +9.0 g & -3.5 g[80]
Armaments, Missiles and Smart Munitions of TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
Missiles:
Air-to-air missiles (Air-Air Missiles):
TURKISH GÖKTUĞ missile program:
- Gökdoğan (Peregrine) BVR active radar homing
- Gökhan BVR active radar homing
- Akdoğan (Peregrine) BVR active radar homing
- Bozdoğan (Merlin) short-range infrared homing
- MBDA Meteor (BVRAAM)
Air-to-surface missiles of TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- SOM Cruise Missile (B1, B2, and J variants)
- KUZGUN-TJ, Turbojet-powered Air-to-surface missile
- KUZGUN-KY, Solid fuel Rocket-powered Air-to-surface missile
- KUZGUN-ER, Turbojet-powered, Air-to-surface missile (According to TUBITAK-SAGE, this missile will be equivalent to Penguin Missiles)
- KUZGUN-EW, KUZGUN-EW will be able to carry miniaturised EW payload which will act as a stand-in jammer and suppress enemy air defences to significantly increase the survivability of the aircraft of the TURKISH AIR FORCE
- AKBABA, Air-to-surface, Anti-radiation Missile (ARM)
- ROKETSAN ÇAKIR Missile Family, Anti-ship, Air-to-surface, surface-to-surface Cruise Missile.[84]
- MBDA SPEAR-3
Bombs of TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- Teber-81 (Mark 81 bomb w/ ROKETSAN Laser Guidance Kit)
- HGK-82 (Mark 82 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit)
- KGK-82 (Mark 82 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Wing Assisted Guidance Kit)
- Teber-82 (Mark 82 bomb w/ ROKETSAN Laser Guidance Kit)
- HGK-83 (Mark 83 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit)
- KGK-83 (Mark 83 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Wing Assisted Guidance Kit)
- HGK-84 (Mark 84 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Precision Guidance Kit)
- LHGK-84 (Mark 84 bomb w/ TUBITAK-SAGE Laser Sensitive Guidance Kit)
- SARB-83, Bunker buster
- NEB-84, Bunker buster
- MAM (Smart Micro Munition) (MAM-T variant)
- KUZGUN-SS, Glide bomb
- ASELSAN Miniature Bomb
Avionics of TURKISH-PAKISTAN 5th Generation Heavyweight Stealth Fighter Programme ‘KAAN’:
- IRFS (AESA Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW))
- Advanced Navigation Features (ICNI)
- Integrated Electro-Optical Systems (IEOS) (Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) etc.)
- Advanced Cockpit / Human Machine Interface
