Turkey’s Military Air Power Development
Turkey is taking important steps to increase its military defense and operational capacity. In this context, action was taken on July 12, 2022 for the 5th generation fighter jet project. Turkey took part as the seventh international partner in the F-35 project, which will be developed jointly with the United States. In addition, the National Combat Aircraft (KAAN) project was planned as the local leg of this new goal.
Turkey’s goals include adding European Union-made Eurofighter aircraft to its inventory along with the procurement of F-16V fighter jets. However, German authorities were experiencing some problems in the procurement of Eurofighter fighter jets. Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler made important assessments on Habertürk television regarding this issue.
“I think we’re nearing the end.”
When asked about the procurement of Eurofighter aircraft, Güler responded by saying, “I think we are approaching the end.” Expressing that three of the Eurofighter partner countries are providing support to Turkey, Güler said, “We are also hearing about positive developments in Germany, we hope it will be finalized soon.”
“F-16V procurement process is progressing positively”
Responding to a question about the F-16 procurement process, Güler said, “The talks with our American friends regarding the F-16s have always been positive. They are understanding, but we have not yet reached the end and signed. We want to “buy 40 F-16 Viper Block 70s. We also request the ammunition that will come with them. Our American friends are currently examining these positively and responding in a timely manner.”
Eurofighter Typhoon Features
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a multi-purpose, twin-engine, delta-wing fighter aircraft built in the European Union. Its most distinctive features include agility and advanced electronic systems.
2,390 KM SPEED
The Eurofighter is powered by two Eurojet EJ200 engines and is available in both single- and dual-pilot versions. Its top speed is 2,390 km/h.
General Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.96m (52.4ft) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Wingspan | 10.95m (35.9ft) |
| Wing Surface | 51.2 m² |
| Empty Weight | 11,000 kg (24,000 lb) |
| Loaded Weight | 16,000 kg |
| Max. Take-Off Weight | 23,500 kg (51,800 lb) |
| Engine | 2 x Eurojet EJ200 afterburning turbofans |
| Engine Power | 60 kN (13,500 lbf) each |
| Fuel Capacity | 5,000 kg (11,020 lb) |
| Maximum Speed | High Altitude: 2495 km/h (1550 mph), Sea Level: Mach 1.25 (1530 km/h or 950 mph) |
| Range | 2900 km (1,800 miles) |
| Service Radius | 19,812m (65,000ft) |
| Climb | 315 m/s (62,000 ft/min) |
| Thrust/Weight | 1.15 |
Weaponry
- Balls:27mm Mauser BK-27 cannon
- Missiles:AGM-84 Harpoon, AGM-88 HARM, AGM Armiger, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-132 ASRAAM, AIM-120 AMRAAM, IRIS-T, MBDA Meteor, ALARMs, Storm Shadow (AKA “Scalp EG”), Brimstone, Taurus , penguin
- Bomb:Paveway 2, Paveway 3, Improved Paveway, JDAM
