Specifications Of KAAN Fighter Jets Made In Turkey For Indonesia: Have Stealth Capabilities

Illustration of the KAAN fighter jet made in Turkey (AntaRANews)

YOGYAKARTA Turkey will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. This step was taken after the Indonesian government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of the 5.0 generation fighter jet. Please note, the KAAN jet was made by Turkish Aerospace Industries. Apart from this guarantee, the specifications of the KAAN Fighter Jet are interesting to discuss.

As explained earlier, KAAN is a fighter jet produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries. KAAN is equipped with various 5th generation fighter jet capabilities including its ability to disguise itself from detection machines, high maneuverability, and many more. The following is the specifications of the Turkish KAAN Jet.

The length of the KAAN jet is about 21 meters with a wingspan of 14 meters. While the height of this jet is approximately 6 meters. With this size, the aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of around 27,000 kg. In addition, the aircraft has an internal Payload of a total of 20,000 lb (9,000kg). With this specification, KAAN is able to fly more than 2,000 km.

The material used on the KAAN aircraft is composite, including a polymer which is then strengthened by carbon fiber. The material was chosen to remain strong but still light. The KAAN aircraft body is designed to absorb the radar waves of the enemy's aircraft. Not only that, KAAN is also coated with a special layer that is able to make it undetected with radar. This ability makes KAAN said to have stealth capabilities.

The KAAN plane is equipped with a General Electric F110-GE-129 Turbofan engine powered by 76.31 kN (17,155 lbf) thrustach dry, 131 kN (22,000 lbf) with afterburner. The engine planted on the plane allows KAAN to fly at a maximum speed of 1.8 mach and with a maximum altitude of 17,000 meters.

In addition, KAAN is also equipped with electronic or avionic features. In addition, KAAN is also equipped with AESA radar technology (Active Electronicly Scanned Array). The most advanced radar that makes KAAN able to detect all movements, track other aircraft, and search for targets either on land or at sea because it is equipped with guided missiles.

As a fighter aircraft, KAAN is also equipped with various sophisticated and deadly weapons. KAAN is equipped with complete air weaponry such as Bozdogan (Merlin), short-range infrared guided missiles for long-range targets in the air, Gökdogan (Peregrine) guided missiles, and much more.

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