Turkey Delays First Flight of Indigenous Kaan Fighter Prototype to Summer
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The first flight of Turkey's Kaan fighter prototype, P1, has been delayed to no later than June 2024, according to Turkish Aerospace Industries CEO Mehmet Demiroglu. Six prototypes are planned, with P0 used for ground testing.
The aircraft will use General Electric F110 engines until the indigenous TF35000 is ready in the 2030s. The Turkish Air Force aims to replace F-16s with this fighter, expecting the first 20 aircraft by 2029, though delays are anticipated.
Jan 26, 2026, 4:36 PM
