Turkey's Kaan fighter jet prototype set for first flight before end of 2027
Turkish Aerospace Industries says the aircraft will fly after high-speed taxi trials, as mass production ramps up across subcontractors.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is preparing the first prototype of its Kaan fighter jet for its maiden flight before the end of 2027, following high-speed taxi trials, according to Anadolu Agency.
The company's general manager said TAI is scaling up mass production across its network of subcontractors to meet delivery deadlines amid a surging order book for the aircraft.
A flagship defence program
The Kaan program represents a flagship effort by Turkey to develop an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers for advanced military aircraft.
Bringing mass production up to speed across a wide subcontractor base is a significant logistical undertaking, and TAI's stated timeline reflects confidence that the program is progressing toward serial deliveries.
Further details on the specific timeline for taxi trials and the first flight, as well as the scale of the current order book, were not provided in the report.
Sources
- Turkish Aerospace Industries readies ‘Kaan’ fighter prototype for 1st flight before 2027 — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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