Turkish Aerospace Industries; and, by extension, the Turkish government, has reached out to the United Kingdom and its Ministry of Defense to express interest in the UK's sixth-generation fighter program, Tempest. Turkey; seeing that the TF-X program is unlikely to yield results [or if it does; at great costs, it will produce a fifth-gen aircraft twenty years too late], is investigating the potential for joining Tempest as another major foreign oartner [with Italy and Sweden currently expressing varying levels of commitment to the program and several other foreign countries having investigated it at some point].
Turkey and the United Kingdom have long enjoyed friendly relations, even as our relationship with Europe and even the United States has grown increasingly strained in recent years--with the UK being by far the most staunch supporter of Turkish EU accession and collaboration in other areas strong; including on the [likely to be scrapped] TF-X program, where BAE Systems plays a role as the primary foreign firm consulting on the project. Thus we would like to further that partnership by potentially joining the UK's flagship fighter program.
As for what we bring to the table; Turkey is perhaps the world leader in advanced drone/UAV systems at least as practically applied in Libya and Syria; and Turkey also brings a strong electronic warfare portfolio to the table as well. Even on conventional airframe design, manufacture, and so on, Turkey is not a particularly shabby player--but these are things which any of half a dozen countries could offer.
Key to note here is that Turkey is not committing to Tempest at this point nor scrapping the TF-X [yet] but merely wishes to sign a memorandum of understanding and have Turkish aerospace organizations involved in the concept design, with an actual decision as to whether we will purchase at all, to what extent we will be involved, and so on is left to the 2025 decision date.
KOKPİT AERO -- Turkish Aerospace Industries to Deliver Kayrahan Fighters, Accompanying Unmanned Platforms Starting Next Year
[Nov/Dec 2047]
(ANKARA) Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has issued a press release indicating that its latest frontline fighter, the TAI Kayrahan, will be delivered starting next year.
The jet promises to further entrench Turkey has the most powerful military force in its broader region, with its manufacturer describing the aircraft as a sixth generation platform. Major airframe redesigns and upgraded sensors and software have made the Kayrahan a valuable, yet expensive, asset.
The Turkish Air Force will buy an initial 100 aircraft, with TAI hoping to deliver 20 a year with capacity left over for increased production or exports as necessary. An initial batch of 144 TAI Bülbül swarm fighters will also be bought, with more expected later on.
This is expected to bring an end to the storied use of F-16s in Turkey, with the V variant continuing to be used in limited numbers until now.
KOKPİT AERO -- Turkish Aerospace Industries Gets Large Contract to Replace Old Aircraft and Supply New Models
[Sep/Oct 2031]
(ANKARA) The time has come for Turkey to dump the Vietnam era helicopters it still operates.
While the number of AH-1 attack helicopters of all variants which need to be swapped out are relatively limited, the Turkish attack helicopter fleet will grow to 180 total T-129 ATAK. The Turkish Army currently operates 90 T-129B, with another 90 T-129B1 being ordered for once the upgraded variant hits production lines in 2032.
More urgent, the Turkish Army's Hueys are getting old. Operational statistics have started to indicate a lower rate of readiness, increased maintenance needs, and even a crash last year which killed four conscripts flying out of Diyarbakir.
The Turkish Army will receive 210 T-70 while the Air Force gets 36. The Turkish license built Blackhawks will remain in service for decades to come; however, procurement plans may call for a partner helicopter featuring a higher payload and/or cruise speed in the future.
Extended geographical commitments have also led to an order for 3 An-188EUK2 AEW&C and 4 An-188T tanker aircraft.
[m] first roll is for helicopters
KOKPİT AERO -- Turkish Aerospace Industries Showcases Stealth Fighter Prototype. Aircraft to Enter Service as the "TAI Kayra"
[March/April 2024]
(İSTANBUL) Turkey's aircraft manufacturing giant Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) hosted an invite-only showcase of its latest aircraft for the press and defense community.
Held in conjunction as IDEF 2024 takes place in Ankara, a prototype from the TF-X program took flight as a demonstration of Turkish engineering, in a time where the Turkish Armed Forces are engaged on multiple fronts and Turkish industry also seeks export contracts.
President and CEO of TAI Temel Kotil announced at the event that TF-X has been a developmental name for the aircraft and that an internal competition was held for the name of the production model. Input was taken from the Turkish Armed Forces, Defense Ministry employees, and aerospace engineering students from across the country.
The name TAI Kayra was chosen. Kayra is the son of the supreme sky god Kök Tengri in ancient Turkic mythology, taking the form of a white goose. This follows a growing tradition in the Turkish defense industry to name products after Turkic mythological figures and related symbolism.
The TAI Kayra is expected to enter serial production next year if all things go to plan. However, analysts are warning that Turkey's initial production rate will be relatively low and the first batch of aircraft very expensive due to not securing any export contracts yet. Turkey is hesitant to export the aircraft with the country's most sensitive technology; however, it is a reality that if it is the sole customer for the jet, the Turkish Air Force could be facing costs of over $120 million per plane.
After having successful tests on Göktürk-3 and a unfortunate misstep has made The Turkish Monarchy go back and request a meeting with the contract companies and figure what exactly went wrong. Perhaps, one of the engineers didn't get enough sleep or divorce, or simply just not having a good day. But now, the Turkish Monarchy believes its time to retry again and feed the men so they don't sleep on a very important event.
##Information
Contractors: TAI , ASELSAN & TUBITAK UZAY
What IS being launched: Göktürk-3
Description: Göktürk-3 is a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite that will be designed and developed under the help and prime contractorship of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
Purpose: The project is to provide high-resolution images from any location in the world in day and night, and in any weather condition without territorial waters and aerial domain restrictions to meet the requirements of the Turkish military.
Timeline of Launch: 5 Months
Essential Cost: 5,000,000,000Bln
##Speech
Arcadius: Though we're growing and aging, so does our technology and the things that God blesses us with, we are to never take it for granted. Yes, we had some problems along the way, but you do not stand down and let it get the best of you, you try again. Rather I urge the people of Anatolia to advantage and apprieciate the numerous advantages that our God has blessed us with. It is an opportunity that I and I am sure, you all as well, will make sure doesn't go missed.
I’m new here so I’ll provide an intro of sorts. I enjoy researching conspiracy theories. I’m here to have a respectful discussion on this subject. Now on with the post!
I have a project for us all. Lets discuss how complex it would be to fake the aerospace industry. This is for folks who think it’s real or fake. I thought exercise if you will. I’m not here to change minds. This is a real interesting subject for me. I value your input and welcome new ideas.
I want to focus on the intricate details involved with faking it all.
The starting premise is as follows.
The Rockets Are Real- By this I mean they exist. Their function depends on your stance.
Most who are involved are unaware it is fake- Meaning the employees think they’re doing something real. The higher ups would know its fake. Along with the production crew being used to trick the employees.
I’ve tried to think it through and it becomes insanely complex. Making it in my opinion the most expensive, and elaborate undertaking in human history.
So let’s get started. I won’t run through everything.
The Scale: Everything to do with aerospace is fake.
Rockets, Satellites, Employees Purpose, Support Systems, Countless Contractors, Entire Fields of Study, PETA bytes of data, Real time Video, and Recorded Video
The Cover Up: Since millions of people aren’t going to devote their lives to nothing more than a lie. I’ve assumed most of them must think they are doing something. This in itself turns into a mind staggering production.
You would need to fake in real time multiple data streams. While at the same time trying to make it all line up with what is going on with the real rockets. There would need to be a point where the real rockets go away and the data and video changes over to the fake version.
This returns us to the first topic of scale. Tricking everyone would become equally as complex as what they are trying to fake.
This will get us started. Again this is for everyone. Think it all through.
The TAI TFX, Turkey's first indigenous fighter jet model, is a 5th generation jet that has been in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries for several years. The production of this aircraft will begin in 2025 and the TFX will be integrated into the Turkish Air Forces' existing F-16 and F-35 fleet. The TFX and the F-35 are the planes of Turkey's future.
Specifications
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crew: 1
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length: 16.1 m
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wingspan: 11.3 m
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height: 4.43 m
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empty weight: 34,560 lb
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powerplant: 1 x Pratt and Whitney / TAI turbofan
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dry thrust: 25,500 lbf
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thrust with afterburner: 40,750 lbf
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internal fuel capacity: 21,340 lb
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max speed: Mach 1.5 (1,140 mph)
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range: 2,100 mi
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guns: 1 x 25 mm gatling gun
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air to air:
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x 2 AIM-120 AMRAAM
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x 4 AIM-7 Sparrow
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air to surface:
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x 2 SOM cruise missile
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x 2 Standoff Land Attack Missile
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x 4 AGM-65 Maverick
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bombs:
- x 2 Mark 84 bomb
[meta] Sorry guys, I just copied these specs from the first timeline. They're probably not the most realistic thing ever, but oh well. This post is sort of just to get this out of the way. [/meta]
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Turkey will be procuring 120 Altay MBTs for a total of $600 million, to be completed in one year. Turkey will also be procuring 72 F-35s for a total of $5.4 billion, to be completed in one year.
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The Turkish Navy will be procuring four Ada-class corvettes ($2.4 billion, one year six months) and two TF-100 class frigates ($1.4 billion, two years).
I am in my late 30s and have been working toward a second degree in applied math (or engineering physics, whichever program I can get into) at a local community college for the past several years and will be transferring to a university this Fall. Lately, I came across posts on Reddit that one can get into the space industry as an applied math or physics major. I love anything space related so it made me pretty excited. I have several questions:
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Does the space/aerospace industry generally prefer hiring young fresh grads over older ones like myself?
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Is it possible to get internships in this industry at this age? (It would be great if you know of or have hired anyone who has done this at this age.)
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Should I switch my major to aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering to maximize my chance of getting hired in this industry? (I should mention that I am much more interested in planning or designing the missions or trajectories than building rockets.)
I am from a completely different background, so I understand that when I graduate I will have a starting salary like other fresh grads, and that is ok with me. What concerns me is whether I should stick to applied math or engineering physics as these majors seem less niche than aerospace engineering, and at this age, I don’t want to waste time and money to prep for a path where I’ll not end up having a job.
Thanks in advance!
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has come to an end and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will begin producing the F-35 under license from Northrop Grumman. Turkey's participation in this project as well as her indigenous aerospace industry will help to cement Turkey as the premier air power of the Middle East. Turkish generals have been speaking on the importance of air power for years now, especially in conflicts in areas like Eastern Anatolia or any other mountainous terrain.
Turkey will be procuring fifty F-35s for a total of $3.75 billion which will be completed in one year.
As a side note, Turkey will also be procuring one hundred Altay MBTs for a total of $500 million--also to be completed in one year.
(I’ve created the same post in r/aerospace as well, and would like to apologize ahead if this isn’t the sub to ask questions like this.)
I am in my late 30s and have been working toward a second degree in applied math (or engineering physics, whichever program I can get into) at a local community college for the past several years and will be transferring to a university this Fall. Lately, I came across posts on Reddit that one can get into the space industry as an applied math or physics major. I love anything space related so it made me pretty excited. I have several questions:
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Does the space/aerospace industry generally prefer hiring young fresh grads over older ones like myself?
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Is it possible to get internships in this industry at this age? (It would be great if you know of or have hired anyone who has done this at this age.)
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Should I switch my major to aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering to maximize my chance of getting hired in this industry? (I should mention that I am much more interested in planning or designing the missions or trajectories than building rockets.)
I am from a completely different background, so I understand that when I graduate I will have a starting salary like other fresh grads, and that is ok with me. What concerns me is whether I should stick to applied math or engineering physics as these majors seem less niche than aerospace engineering, and at this age, I don’t want to waste time and money to prep for a path where I’ll not end up having a job.
Thanks in advance!
