The TF-X or TF Kaan, is an a combat fighter aircraft made for the Turkish Air Force. Designed to replace the Turkish Air Force’s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets, the TF-X is expected to boast intensive stealth and attack capabilities. It weighs 27,215 kg, is 12 meters length-wise and has a 12 meter wingspan.
Initially, Air Force Technology shared that a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Kale Group was formed in order to develop the domestically produced engine. However, this deal did not push through due to uncertainties over technology transfer. In December 2023, Bloomberg reported that Turkey sought permission from the United States to build under-license General Electric (GE) Aerospace engines for its homegrown aircraft until it can replace them with domestically produced engines.
Aside from the TF-X, TAI also revealed several other forms of new technology on March 2023, such as its Anka-3 stealth drone. Two days later, the Hürjet supersonic trainer and ground-attack aircraft was also able to complete its first taxi tests.
