Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the 5th generation fighter jet KAAN stands out as one of the most ambitious projects of the Turkish defense industry. With recent updates, KAAN’s technical specifications have been upgraded, and new capabilities have been introduced. So, what advantages do these updates bring to KAAN? Here are the details…
UPDATED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF KAAN
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Wingspan: 13.4 meters (44 ft)
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Wing Area: 71.6 m² (771 ft²)
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Length: 20.3 meters (66 ft)
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Height: 5 meters (16 ft)
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Maximum Takeoff Weight: 34,750 kg (76,500 lb)
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Thrust Power: 2 × 13,150 kgf (total 29,000 lb × 2)
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Maximum Speed: 1.8 Mach (at 40,000 ft altitude)
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Service Ceiling: 16,764 meters (55,000 ft)
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G Limits: +9 / -3.5 G
KAAN’S SUPERIOR CAPABILITIES
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Supercruise Capability: Ability to fly at supersonic speeds without using an afterburner
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Low Observability: Special design and materials to reduce radar signature
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Internal Weapon Bays: Capability to carry weapons while maintaining low observability
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Extended Operational Range: Suitable range for deep strike missions
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Advanced Pilot Support Systems: High situational awareness and optimized pilot workload
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Within Visual Range & Beyond Visual Range Weapons: Superior combat performance with precision strike capability
As one of Turkey’s largest defense industry projects, KAAN has become even more powerful with these new features. The technical updates enhance both its operational capabilities and its competitiveness in the international arena. We will continue to closely follow KAAN’s development!
