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Turkish TF-X "Kaan" fighter plane completes 2nd flight

In the air for 14 minutes touching 10,000 feet: successful test -VIDEO

Another milestone for Turkey that will allow the country to strengthen its Air Force and limit foreign dependence: this is how the Turkish press interprets the success of the 2nd flight of the fifth generation multi-role fighter "Kaan" aircraft, developed by the national industry Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The airplane is in fact intended to replace the now obsolete fleet of fourth generation...

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Ankara, Türkiye, 05/08/2024 13:20
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