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Looking at the tailpipe, it seems to be using a similar engine as on the KE-A (AI-25).
And according to , the following:
The project started in February 2022.
In January 2023, the structural assembly of the first prototype will be completed and the equipment will be placed.
Assembly and ground tests will be completed in February and March 2023.
It will make its first test flight after engine start and rule in April 2023.
And according to , the following:
The project started in February 2022.
In January 2023, the structural assembly of the first prototype will be completed and the equipment will be placed.
Assembly and ground tests will be completed in February and March 2023.
It will make its first test flight after engine start and rule in April 2023.
Damn, they're fast. Assuming the Baykar stealth drone (Kili-something?) is geared more towards air superiority, is this a ground pounding specialist to form a duo similar to J20 and J16?
Pretty much so. However, a2g capability for the Bayraktar Kizilelma and a2a capability for the TAI UCAV shown above is not ruled out. And Bayraktar Kizilelma is designed to be supersonic while this TAI flying wing is apparently a subsonic design.
They used the temporary landing gears we saw the other day to move the plane from the assembly building to the ironbird testing buildingHürjet on the Ironbird:
. Now I don't know whether to go to sleep or stay up for some time hoping more footage gets posted...
Wow; most impressive, but also I’m a bit disappointed … the landing gear looks more like a provisorial one