KAAN'S great flight: The second test was a success

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Turkey's fifth-generation KAAN fighter has successfully completed its second test flight. The technical details of the tests have not yet been announced.
"The flight has not been officially confirmed yet. "Since the first flight on February 21, engineers have been integrating new systems to improve the fighter's software, flight and combat characteristics," TGRT TV channel said.
It should be noted that on February 21, the KAAN fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force, which took off from the Murted air base in Ankara, stayed in the air for 13 minutes, the speed was more than 420 km per hour, and the flight height was 2.4 km.
The Turkish Aerospace Industry considers the assembly of this second prototype as a pivotal milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing evolution. The impending comprehensive flight tests will not only ask questions but will also provide vital responses. In any such project, the development and testing of a second prototype is always marked as a crucial turning point.
In the first stage of the KAAN’s airborne trials, the team will meticulously assess the aircraft’s flightworthiness. This involves judgments on the aircraft’s maneuverability, stability, and control across various altitudes and speeds, ensuring its performance aligns with expectations. Analysts project that the TAI KAAN will host an array of weapons—a mix of air-to-air, air-to-surface, and anti-ship missiles. Additionally, there is the possibility that developers might include an internal gun.

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