https://freerepublic.com/tag/kaan/ en-us Sat, 1 Aug 2026 04:21:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390142/posts KAAN fighter jet prototype in powered taxi tests. Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. ========================================================================================= Turkey’s next-generation KAAN fighter has entered another key phase of development after Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) began powered taxi tests with the P1 prototype, bringing the stealth aircraft closer to its next flight milestone. Footage released by the company shows the twin-engine jet rolling down the runway under its own power as engineers assess braking, steering, engine response and ground handling. Those evaluations are a standard part of aircraft development and must be completed before a prototype is cleared for flight. The milestone carries added significance because... Interesting Engineering https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4390142/posts#comment Sat, 1 Aug 2026 04:21:14 GMT