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TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
10 Jul 2024, 12:41 6 mins

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TUSAŞ Expects 300 Orders for KAAN Fighter
TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects in his interview with GDH Defense.

The status of the KAAN fighter jet was covered for a significant portion of the interview, with statements from Demiroğlu regarding the orders, planned capabilities, and partnerships. TUSAŞ started many air projects from scratch in the past period and carried out their first flights. The company will test and develop prototypes on the one hand and increase its mass production capacity on the other.




The first question in the interview was the vision of the new general manager. Dr. Demiroğlu responded, “To deliver cost-effectively, high-quality products quickly, to deliver them both to Turkiye and its allies. This is an important goal for the entire defence sector.” Mechanical engineer Dr Demiroğlu worked on engine projects in Turkiye and the U.S. He worked at BMC Power and TEI before TUSAŞ. Therefore, he is familiar with Turkish engine projects. When asked about his views on the engines used in air platforms, Dr Demiroğlu responded, “We have made our export application for the GE-licensed engines to be used in Hürjet and KAAN.” Mehmet Demiroğlu stated the aircraft will be developed in blocks with a design built on growth potential. The plan to deliver the first aircraft in 2028 hasn’t changed, and the prototype for delivery is to fly in 2025.

https://turdef.com/article/tusas-expects...an-fighter