There was this S band module that I took a picture of 2/3 years ago, around the size of my index finger
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There was this S band module that I took a picture of 2/3 years ago, around the size of my index finger
STR700, ALP300G and ALP100G all use the same S band TRM and building block with 32 TRM each. ALP500G is probably also going to use the same TRM and Blocks.
Thats fair and true, though the fast pace of development from parts supplier to full blow project with working prototypes is impressive, as the Turkish aerospace industry seems relatively younger and didnt count with the benefit the indians had with the British setting up subsidiaries of British aerocompanies in the country
The development started in 1974 with the pace gradually picking up speed to what it is today.
Also today's super computing+simulation software also shortens development time. Decades long designing experience is not needed as much today as it was in the past. Also some of the most important CEO's and managers have extensive experience abroad mainly in the West. Turkiye's economic development of the past 2 decades lured some of them back and now they are spearheading the development boom.
Here are some more, but you have to decode it yourself
Spectacular footage of a Turkish F-4E Terminator 2000 fighter jet, made in the US, has been released. The F-4E Terminator 2000 fighter jet is in a special livery dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the aircraft's operation in the Turkish Air Force. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet was created in the US in the late 1950s, and production of the aircraft was completed in 1981. The Turkish Air Force has been using F-4 fighter jets since 1974 and has upgraded the aircraft several times. F-4 aircraft are currently in service with the Air Forces of Iran, Greece, South Korea and Turkey.
Regarding technology level of ASELSAN radars. Kalkan and MAR present on the presentation are the first models of their classes, not Kalkan-2 or MAR-2 etc
@Radonislav Eray Güçlüer is back again at ULKE. He claims:
- Kaan will conduct the 3rd flight which will be a long distance one and conduct firing tests while commanding drones(!)
- The indigenous engine has been build and is being integrated into Kaan to see where modifications need to take place in the fuselage. The thrust is claimed to be in the 39.000-40.000 lbf range.
- Kaan will conduct the 3rd flight which will be a long distance one and conduct firing tests while commanding drones(!)
- The indigenous engine has been build and is being integrated into Kaan to see where modifications need to take place in the fuselage. The thrust is claimed to be in the 39.000-40.000 lbf range.
as you said, TF-6000 first prototype assembled and they tested then dissemble and again assembling process start for further testing.
Under the project initiated by the Secretariat of Defense Industries (SSB) and carried out under the responsibility of TEI, Türkiye’s first military turbofan engine, TF6000, has been successfully tested. Designed to acquire technology and demonstrate capabilities on the path to the engine of Türkiye's first fighter aircraft, KAAN, the TF6000 was engineered to have the characteristics of an advanced military turbofan engine.
first prototype assembling started in late 2022
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my point is, they are still on 6000 lbf thrust engine being second unit assembling. how on earth they already produced 39,000-40,000 lbf engine and integrated too with KAAN for testing fuselage dimension. before integrating with aircraft, such engine go through with long process of different sets of ground testing then engine will integrate with aircraft for final stretch. i m sure you know it very well.
no doubt Turkey is working on it.. but this is such a huge claim
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