The Kaan: Turkey's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

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[Honyakusha]

A reminder, Turkey wanted to buy and negotiated for years as the country has fully integrated NATO defense network system. At that time they also invested heavily to F-35 and shaped their industry to produce the parts they're assigned to. USA however, with all lobbying in its own delayed the purchase and did everything possible to not sign it, "concerns" like Patriot's spec might be leaked to Russia was one of them. Europe also did not wanted to sell/partner with Turkey and NATO itself also blocked the Chinese deal. So as a country bordering several conflict zones, Turkey bought S-400, and USA not only kicked the Turkey without refunding any spending on F-35, they also officially requested that Turkey needs to give them several S-400 they bought in order to study Russian system.
It feels satire, but western countries became quite circus themselves in this past decade. In response, Turkey decided to heavily invest its defense industry both Naval, Air and Land, as result they got pretty darn impressive products and got a good chunk of income as exporter. All thanks to NATO "allies" I guess.

[bberkok]

There is a proverb in Turkey: “The wolf survives the winter but does not forget the frost it has experienced.” Thank you, our valuable allies, for all the arms embargoes you have implemented with various excuses since our Cyprus War. Thanks guys 🙋‍

[khomol]

Descendants of the race who lifted ships over land, halted the Mongols and inherited the Roman Empire. Respect

[sivispacemparabellum]

Those are the same ppl who carried their ships on land to take Constantinople when the waters were blocked! never underestimate the Turks respect from Morocco 👏🏻

[callofbootyy]

The most impressive part of this craft is the plan to make it completely integrated with various Turkish drones

[eldridgep]

Got to admire Turkey and their independance. They clearly play both sides but with the Kaan, various drones/drone carriers and the Altay they clearly have a plan and have their sh!t together. Respect.

[postyoda]

It's an ambitious project which I've been following for some years, during which I've learnt about the capabilities of Turkish defense industry firms (5 of which are in the top 100), which is on par with the best of them on most fronts; I approached it on defense forums with much skepticism at first as I didn't know about Turkey's capabilities but I soon learnt that this is a serious project. We'll wait and see what comes of it but so far it's been promising. Even as a 4.5 fighter it'd be a great achievement as this is their first attempt.

[mohammedadammoalim]

Two years ahead of the schedule is wild achievement

[krishorst]

If you look at how Turkey has become a world leader in Drone tech, it gives us a clue that the KAAN may be something to take alot of notice of in the near future.

[damiendehorn]

Hope Bangladesh buys the Kaan, love the way Turkiye has been developing its defence industries.

[takunyalicanbaz]

As far as we know, Türkiye wanted to buy the Patriot system from America 12 times, but refused to sell in America. The process with the S400 is America's fault. Additionally, there are Russian S400s in Syria right next to Israeli F35 planes. Therefore, the S400s are already watching the F 35s. The excuse given to Turkey was a bit funny. Türkiye has already produced its own long-range advanced air defense system called SIPER. It doesn't need S400 either.

[bitelchusx]

The interesting thing is that they are making the vehicles they are making for the first time with quality as if they have been making them for 100 years, for example TB2 . I can't get my head around this, it's amazing.

[selman]

The Turkish defense industry is progressing rationally and strategically. Rationality is important and this is what makes them successful in drone technology. I am sure they will show the same success in fighter jets.

[podcastler]

The issue here is that a country other than China, Russia and the United States produces such an aircraft and considering that Turkey does not impose restrictions on arms sales like Germany, this product will have a good sales potential when it is fully ready, after all, not every country can buy f-35 or su-57. Someone need to fill that gap

[muratordutv]

Turkey has been pushing the envelope in last 10 years especially in aviation. Largest exporter of uav Technology. Amazing developments in electro optics, avionics and radar tech. Do not forget it is all about ecosystem under the umbrella of big contractors like TAI, Baykar, Asfat and So on. Recently, TB3 drone became a first drone to achieve take of and landing from an amphibious assault sahip without any launching or arresting system support. Kudos to all human resource sacrifice their effort in Turkish defence industry.

[Watchmedome]

Math doesn’t change ! Wind tunnels /fluid dynamics is the same DOESNT matter where you from. at some point everyone is going to end up at the most optimal design that is going to be very similar. Just like in formula 1 all the cars look similar except for small details.

[wajahatmubashir]

Türkiye is a brotherly nation to Pakistan, and we, as a nation, are deeply grateful for their unwavering support throughout history. They are truly a country that takes bold steps to protect Muslims around the world. Pakistan is honored to be Türkiye's partner in the KAAN 5th-generation fighter jet project.

[umarzaman]

Turkiye is going places, I admire their technological advances in defence industry. Respect and love for Turkiye from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ 🇹🇷

There is an idiom in Turkish "A Bad neighbor make you a house owner". Turkey just wanted to buy patriot because of the conflict in Syria. But the US administration strongly refused it. So they bought S400 because they have no choice to protect themself after "Italians took back their missile system from a NATO base in Turkey". Turkey is making their own shield system btw. Now their 27% of f35s are operational in the US. Whose lost is that ?

I hope Turkey never go back to F35 program.

[Jay-csos]

Thank you. This is truly an objective assessment of the strive for Turkey to enter the 5th gen club. Turkey has made serious strides towards achieving self sufficiency in its defence sector which has been expedited by its allies.
The KAAN will be a true 5th generation multi role fighter allowing Turkey to project power as it sees, which should not be seen as a threat to anyone.