TF-X / KAAN / Hürjet Turkish Fighter & Trainer Aircrafts News & Discussions

[BonPlan]

If the US doesn't supply the engine, they will lose Turkey; they cannot risk this.

Do you think Turkey is not focusing on its own engine!

Why? USA can continue to supply F16, and maybe F35.

 

[MMM-E]

why a half generation gained ?
It will be a miracle if you succeed in copy & paste F110.

Even F-110 is superior to French M-88 Engine

And TF-35.000 is 5th gen engine to compare with old technology 4th gen F-110 Engine

1-- supercruise capability
TF-35.000 : YES
F-110 : NO

2 -- Power and Thrust
TF-35.000 : 35.000 lbf
F-110 : 29.000 lbf

3 -- Advanced Materials and Stealth
TF-35.000 : Utilizes high-temperature resistant superalloys, advanced thermal barrier coatings, and innovative cooling technologies.

F-110 : Built primarily with older metallurgy, utilizing standard titanium and nickel alloys

 

[MMM-E]

why a half generation gained ?

Because of some features belonging to the 6th generation.

1 -- full data-to-decision (D2D) capability
MUM-T concept with KIZILELMA and ANKA-III unmanned stealth platforms

2 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration
High-capacity networking , AI, data fusion
Artificial Intelligence Co-pilot
Pilot Health Tracking

3 -- DIRCM ( LASER Weapon )

 

[Bengal71]

If the US doesn't supply the engine, they will lose Turkey; they cannot risk this.

Do you think Turkey is not focusing on its own engine!

They will not lose Turkey. Turkey will be disgruntled but will suck it up. The US knows this.

 

[MMM-E]

They will not lose Turkey. Turkey will be disgruntled but will suck it up. The US knows this.

Some people's desires will be unfulfilled.
Turkiye will get both the F-35 and F-110 Engines ...

1 -- F-110 engines approved by Congress.
2 -- Congress is not involved in the F-35 process

TBMM National Defense Committee Chairman Hulusi Akar
"We are returning to the program. We are not in the position of being just an F-35 buyer. We have responsibilities in the program, including our parts manufacturing tasks, and we will fulfill them"

 

[Bengal71]

Some people's desires will be unfulfilled.
Turkiye will get both the F-35 and F-110 Engines ...

1 -- F-110 engines approved by Congress.
2 -- Congress is not involved in the F-35 process

TBMM National Defense Committee Chairman Hulusi Akar
"We are returning to the program. We are not in the position of being just an F-35 buyer. We have responsibilities in the program, including our parts manufacturing tasks, and we will fulfill them"

Great if it works out.