Tai TF Kaan
The TAI KAAN is Turkey’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter programme, designed to reduce reliance on imported combat aircraft. Its twin-engine, stealth-shaped airframe uses internal weapons bays and advanced sensors, although many systems remain under development. The first prototype flew in 2024, making it one of the newest fighter types in the catalogue. With only prototypes flying and production still ahead, it is a genuinely rare sight even among experimental military aircraft.
Did you know?
The Kaan's imported F110 engines are meant to be temporary — Turkey plans to switch to its own indigenous TF35000 engine by around 2032.
Specifications
| Length | 21 m (69 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Height | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,100 kt (2,037 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 55,000 ft (16,764 m) |
| Engines | 2x General Electric F110 |
| Units built | 3 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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