The CEO of a Turkish company has identified a niche for a promising MMU / TF-X fighter between the F-22 and F-35

The promising Turkish MMU / TF-X fighter, based on the expected characteristics and capabilities, can take a place between the F-22 and F-35 fighters. This opinion was voiced by Temel Kotil, CEO of the Turkish aircraft manufacturer TAI.

The possibilities of a promising fighter are discussed in connection with the first tests of engines and control systems of the prototype fighter MMU (TF-X). These tests show that the Turkish aircraft manufacturers got down to business thoroughly.

The President of the Turkish Defense Industry Presidium, Ismail Demir, today, March 18, announced that the aircraft had entered the runway. Even the day of the plane's release was not chosen by chance: on March 18, the country celebrates Victory Day in the Battle of Canakkale (World War I).

Recall that the TF-X is a promising fifth-generation fighter project. The first versions of its design were presented back in May 2013 at the International Exhibition in Istanbul. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of the aircraft development program is estimated at a minimum of $10 billion.

According to the plans of the manufacturing company and the expectations of the Turkish military leadership, the aircraft should make its first flight in 2025-2026. After 2028, the aircraft will be put into service with the Turkish Air Force.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense expects that domestic aircraft will replace the American-made F-16 fighter jets, which are planned to be gradually decommissioned by the Turkish air force from 2030.

Comments

[Maz]

The Turks are directly climbing into the arms community without soap and shampoo, then they made a tank, then they saddled the production of drones, now they have taken up aviation! So soon they will start building the atomic bomb and submarines! Not to mention aircraft carriers and large landing ships

[Orange Bigg]

The promising Turkish MMU / TF-X fighter, based on the expected characteristics and capabilities, can take a place between the F-22 and F-35 fighters. This opinion was voiced by Temel Kotil, CEO of the Turkish aircraft manufacturer TAI.

If the engine is Anglo-Saxon, then I’m afraid that sanctions will follow and it won’t occupy any niche at all. Following the example of the Altay tank, which was left without a Western engine. Moreover, Israel doesn’t need it.

Quote: Maz

The Turks are directly climbing into the arms community without soap and shampoo, then they made a tank, then they saddled the production of drones, now they have taken up aviation! So soon they will start building the atomic bomb and submarines! Not to mention aircraft carriers and large landing ships

They are already building submarines under a German license. Aircraft carriers and BDKs, perhaps for expeditions to fight conditional Libya. In the current age of hypersonic missiles, all these aircraft carriers are nothing more than targets in a collision with serious armies.

[Mavrikiy]

Quote: Maz

Turks directly climb into the arms community without soap and shampoo

Shampoo will not help the modest. Climbed between...Instead of doing the same.

[Buyan]

Well done, you can only envy and shoot effective managers of the Russian Federation

[Orange Bigg]

Why shoot? For the fact that 10 serial Su-57s are part of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with their own domestic engines, AFAR and weapons?

British sources say Russian Su-57 fighters are shooting down Ukrainian planes with long-range R-37M missiles

The appearance of the Su-57 in Ukraine makes it the only fifth-generation fighter in the world to participate in a high-intensity conflict against a large army, writes MWM. This will increase the interest of other states in its purchase.
The participation of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict first became known back in March 2022, but the details of its mission became clear only later. Initially, it was reported that the aircraft performed strike, and then anti-aircraft missions - probably using Kh-59MK2 and Kh-31 cruise missiles - and also engaged in electronic warfare. Subsequently, from October 2022, reports began to appear that these fighters were also participating in air battles - in particular, they mentioned the Su-217 of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down at the maximum range of 27 kilometers (and, possibly, the Su-24 attack fighter) after striking in the Russian Belgorod region. The Ukrainian theater of operations has provided troops with experience in various combat missions, and in addition, it has also become an ideal testing ground for the Su-57 sensor suite, consisting of six radars with an active phased array antenna (AFAR) and an infrared search and tracking system, which allow simultaneously track more targets at a greater distance compared to analogues. It is expected that its use in Ukraine will only become more intensive over time: in 2022, the number of Su-57s more than doubled - from four to ten units, and in 2023 the fleet will grow to 22-24 fighters.

https://inosmi.ru/20230301/su-57-261021554.html

[Nexcom]

Now, if there were already at least 57 of these Su-100s, and not 10 .....

[blackGRAIL]

To envy in this particular case what? If the Turks can go into shipbuilding, then the TF-X is designed as a constructor from Western components. They cannot independently produce a fighter (even 4 generations). I strongly doubt that the project will go further than the MBT Altai.

[rocket757]

The CEO of a Turkish company has identified a niche for a promising MMU / TF-X fighter between the F-22 and F-35

. You can define it however you like, you have to do it the right way...

[Buyan]

Quote from Orange Bigg

Why shoot? For the fact that 10 serial Su-57s are part of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with their own domestic engines, AFAR and weapons?

British sources say Russian Su-57 fighters are shooting down Ukrainian planes with long-range R-37M missiles

The appearance of the Su-57 in Ukraine makes it the only fifth-generation fighter in the world to participate in a high-intensity conflict against a large army, writes MWM. This will increase the interest of other states in its purchase.
The participation of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict first became known back in March 2022, but the details of its mission became clear only later. Initially, it was reported that the aircraft performed strike, and then anti-aircraft missions - probably using Kh-59MK2 and Kh-31 cruise missiles - and also engaged in electronic warfare. Subsequently, from October 2022, reports began to appear that these fighters were also participating in air battles - in particular, they mentioned the Su-217 of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down at the maximum range of 27 kilometers (and, possibly, the Su-24 attack fighter) after striking in the Russian Belgorod region. The Ukrainian theater of operations has provided troops with experience in various combat missions, and in addition, it has also become an ideal testing ground for the Su-57 sensor suite, consisting of six radars with an active phased array antenna (AFAR) and an infrared search and tracking system, which allow simultaneously track more targets at a greater distance compared to analogues. It is expected that its use in Ukraine will only become more intensive over time: in 2022, the number of Su-57s more than doubled - from four to ten units, and in 2023 the fleet will grow to 22-24 fighters.

https://inosmi.ru/20230301/su-57-261021554.html

I don’t know how much our army needs, but 10 pieces ... this is somehow not enough, probably

[Amateur]

They have been making their "own" tank for a long time, but - alas. So let them make their own plane if they allocate money for it. Especially now, after the earthquake.

[TermNachTer]

Rzhu nimagu))) the Turks obviously will not die of modesty) to compare the technology demonstrator and with a working machine is cool)))

[Iran]

Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command (CENTCOM): Our priority is to contain Iran.
Iran is much more powerful than 5 years ago.

Michael Kurilla, during a hearing before the US Senate Armed Services Committee, called "containment of Iran" one of the priorities of the organization under his command.

Kurilal said: We have witnessed Iran's rapid military progress over time. Iran has more opportunities compared to 5 years ago, which have grown exponentially.

For 5 years, Iran was able not only to develop its military-industrial complex and modern developments, but also to become a world leader in some areas of weapons.

[Pavel57]

Its first fighter in Turkey with a high degree of novelty, and therefore risks.