TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter Specs, Price, Interior, Cockpit, & Photos

TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter Specs, Price, Interior, Cockpit, & Photos. TAI TF-X is a stealth fighter that is being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Air Force. The full-scale mock-up of this aircraft is on display at the Paris Airshow held in June 2019. Fifth generation fighter jets will definitely have superior stealth and attack capabilities.

TF-X will certainly replace the existing F-16 fighter jet fleet in service with the Turkish Air Force and join the F-35 jet fighter fleet. It is expected to meet the nation’s air combat requirements until 2070.

TAI TF-X Engine

The TAI TF-X aircraft engine are going to be supplied by Rolls-Royce and Kale Group. The aircraft will definitely feature two engines with thrust ratings of more than 20,000 lb each. The power plant will definitely allow fighter jets to fly at a maximum altitude of 55,000 feet. The aircraft will definitely have a maximum speed of Mach 2 and a combat radius of 600 nmi.

TAI TF-X Specs

The TF-X fighter aircraft will certainly integrate stealth bodies made of sophisticated carbon composites. The aerodynamic design is going to further enhance the aircraft’s high-speed capability. The aircraft is going to have a length of 19 m, a wing span of 12 m, and a wingspan of 60 m ². The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 27,215 kg.

TF-X is primarily designed to serve the needs of air-to-air combat. Its sleek design and unique features will definitely allow it to be used for air-to-surface roles.

The aircraft will definitely offer a high level of situational alertness, sophisticated weapons systems, sensor fusion techniques and low observation capabilities. Capability that can be operated with other fighter jets such as the F-35A will definitely make it suitable for joint operations.

TAI TF-X Cockpit and Avionics

The TF-X cockpit equipped with a sophisticated avionics suite aboard are going to feature multiple displays, graphical interfaces, environmental data systems, digital maps and high-end interconnectivity devices.

Other features such as speech recognition, high-quality audio system, and synthetic vision is going to also be installed in the TF-X smart cockpit.

The aircraft will certainly display a digitally scanned active radar array (AESA) provided by ASELSAN. AESA radar combined with stealth fuselage will definitely ensure superior stealth capability.