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Turkey’s KAAN Fighter Completes Taxi Test

July 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

KAAN P1 prototype completes first taxi test.
First flight expected within months.
P1 and P2 prototypes developed using feedback from demonstrator flights.
Turkey targets 2028 delivery of first Block 10 aircraft.

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Strategic Implications

The successful taxi test may indicate Turkish Aerospace is on track to meet its 2028 delivery target. The acquisition of F110 engines suggests a significant investment in the program, which could strengthen Turkey's position in the global defense market.

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What Happened

Turkish Aerospace Advances Fifth-Generation Fighter Program

Turkish Aerospace has released footage of the KAAN P1 prototype completing its first taxi test, a significant milestone in the development of Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter. The prototype is one of two new airframes built to carry out the bulk of the flight test campaign. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Turkish Aerospace president and CEO Mehmet Demiroglu said the first flight is expected within months, pending completion of ground and system-level tests. The company has also acquired F110 engines for prototype and flight test work, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: July 31, 2026

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