KAAN Enters the Next Phase of Tests with New Prototypes
The awaited testing phase for the KAAN fighter jet with more rigorous tests is about to start in 2026, with the unveiling of the two new prototypes, P1 and P2.
The awaited testing phase for the KAAN fighter jet with more rigorous tests is about to start in 2026, with the unveiling of the two new prototypes, P1 and P2.
TUSAŞ's KAAN jet moves closer to production for TurAF as parallel testing continues, while Saudi Arabia explores potential industrial cooperation options.
The second prototype of the KAAN fighter jet was spotted at the TUSAŞ facilities, nearing the end of its assembly, in a photo shared by TSKGV on social media.
TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu gave details for the next phases of the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet’s tests, which performed its maiden flight a year ago.
Following the maiden flight on 21 February 2024, developments regarding TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter have continued, including new prototypes and plans.
Demiroğlu said the UAE had shown interest in Turkiye's Combat Aircraft, KAAN, and indicated the prospect of working on a combined air platform.
As the KAAN fighter jet’s P1 prototype takes shape, there have been external and internal changes in the design following the experiences from the P0 prototype.
The Turkish defence industries maintained their momentum in 2024, continuing the trajectory set in previous years across air, land, and naval domains.
Haluk Görgün, the Secretary of SSB, announced that the second prototype of the Turkish Fighter is set to make its maiden flight by the end of 2025.
In his interview, TUSAŞ’s new General Manager, Dr Mehmet Demiroğlu, talked about the KAAN Fighter jet and other projects.
TUSAŞ announced in its monthly magazine that the KAAN fighter jet’s second prototype, P1, will make its maiden flight in 2025.