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TFX Kaan Fighter Jet

Brand: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 5th Generation
Maximum Speed Mach 2.0
No. of Engines 2
Radar Range 150+ km (AESA)

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Full Specifications

General Information

Name	TFX Kaan
Manufacturer	Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
Country of Origin	Türkiye
Type / Role	Stealth multirole fighter
Generation	5th
Status	Prototype/testing
First Flight	February 21, 2024
Introduction / In Service Since	Expected 2028
Number Built	3 prototypes (as of 2025)
Operators	Turkish Air Force (planned)

Dimensions & Structure

Length	21 m (68.9 ft)
Wingspan	14 m (45.9 ft)
Height	6 m (19.6 ft)
Wing Area	~60 m²
Empty Weight	18,000 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	27,000 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	Yes
External Hardpoints	10

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.0
Range	1,200 nm (2,220 km)
Combat Radius	700+ mi
Service Ceiling	55,000 ft
Rate of Climb	50,000 ft/min
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	1.1:1
G Limits	+9

Powerplant

Engine Type	GE F110-GE-129 (planned TF engine later)
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	29,000 lbf
Thrust Vectoring	Planned
Fuel Capacity	~18,000 lb internal

Armament

Gun	20mm internal cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	AIM-120, Gökdoğan, Bozdoğan
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	SOM-J, HGK, KGK
Bombs	Precision-guided (JDAM, Turkish variants)
Hardpoints	10
Payload Capacity	8,000 kg

Avionics & Systems

Radar	ASELSAN AESA
Radar Range	150+ km
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	Integrated ASELSAN suite
Targeting System	Electro-optical/IRST
Helmet Display	Integrated HMD
Navigation	INS/GPS
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Yes (advanced AI flight assist)
Communication	Encrypted datalink, NATO Link 16

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	<0.1 m²
Stealth Features	Internal bay, radar-absorbent coating
Infrared Signature Reduction	Yes
Sensor Fusion	Yes
Networking Capabilities	Full data fusion / cloud-based ops

Variants

Special Export Versions

Under study for friendly nations

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	None yet
Notable Operators	Turkish Air Force
Combat Proven?	No
Mission Types	Air superiority, strike, ISR

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	Estimated $100–120 million
Development Cost	~$10 billion (projected)
Program Name	Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)
Funding Countries	Türkiye

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Indigenous TF engine, new EW systems
Future Replacement	F-16C/D fleet
Export Restrictions	None officially
Notable Achievements	First Turkish 5th-gen fighter flight 2024
Competitors	F-35, KF-21, J-31

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Indigenous 5th-generation stealth design
AESA radar and advanced EW suite
Twin-engine reliability and high thrust
AI-assisted flight and combat systems
Compatible with NATO-standard weapons

CONS

Still in prototype/testing phase
Limited combat data
Engine sourced externally (F110-GE-129)
High development cost
Export potential dependent on Western sanctions

TFX Kaan: Türkiye’s 5th-Generation Stealth Fighter

The TFX Kaan, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), marks Türkiye’s entry into the elite group of nations producing fifth-generation stealth fighters. Conceived under the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU) program, the Kaan aims to replace the Turkish Air Force’s aging F-16 fleet and serve as a key component of the country’s indigenous defense ecosystem.

Design and Capabilities

Designed with stealth, agility, and advanced situational awareness in mind, the Kaan features a low observable airframe, internal weapons bays, and sensor fusion comparable to the F-35. Its twin-engine configuration provides high thrust and redundancy, while its AESA radar, electronic warfare suite, and AI-assisted mission systems allow the aircraft to dominate in contested airspace.

The Kaan can achieve speeds of Mach 2, a combat radius of over 700 miles, and a service ceiling exceeding 55,000 feet. It is optimized for multirole operations—including air superiority, ground attack, and network-centric warfare—with advanced datalink and communication capabilities enabling interoperability with NATO systems.

Development Status

The first prototype of the Kaan completed its maiden flight in February 2024, marking a major milestone for the Turkish defense industry. Full-scale production is expected by 2028, with export interest already emerging from allied nations.

Variants

Field	Example
TFX-A	Air superiority variant
TFX-B	Two-seat trainer/combat variant (planned)
Special Export Versions	Under study for friendly nations

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