Overview
The Kaan is Turkey's first home-grown fighter, a twin-engine fifth-generation stealth aircraft developed by Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ). It is meant to replace the Turkish Air Force's F-16s from the 2030s, with weapons carried in internal bays.
The first prototype flew on 21 February 2024, powered by American F110 engines; Turkey plans to fit a locally developed engine later. Indonesia signed up as the first export customer in 2025. Figures shown are early estimates.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 21.00 m |
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| Wingspan | 14.00 m |
| Height | 6.00 m |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 27,215 kg |
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Performance
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 |
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Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | GE F110-GE-129 (prototypes) |
| Thrust (each) | 76.3 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 131.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Internal weapons bays for air-to-air missiles and guided bombs, plus external pylons
Photos
Photo 1: UnknownYazar / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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