KAAN Fighter Aircraft: Türkiye’s Fifth-Generation Air Superiority Jet
Türkiye’s National 5th-Gen Air Superiority Program
The KAAN fighter aircraft, previously designated TF-X, is Türkiye’s flagship fifth-generation air superiority platform under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). This program aims to replace the Turkish Air Force’s aging F-16 fleet. The KAAN is optimized for stealth, high-speed performance, and network-centric warfare, placing Türkiye among the few nations capable of producing an indigenous fifth-generation fighter.
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