# Turkey KAAN fifth-gen fighter development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-kaan-fifthgen-fighter-development > Updated: 2026-08-31T08:39:46.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 5. Turkey’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter program, KAAN, has continued its rapid progress through a series of ground-testing milestones. Following dual-flight demonstrations at the Farnborough Airshow on 26 July 2026, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) completed a powered taxi run of the P1 prototype on 2 August 2026 at its Ankara runway. The test confirmed the operation of brakes, steering, flight-control functions and engine-piston synchronization under the General Electric F110 after-burner engines. It also revealed design refinements such as updated control-surface actuators, a modified cockpit, enlarged air-intake, a larger nose opening for an electro-optical sensor and a wider landing-gear track. TAI General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the second and third prototypes are under development, with the goal of having both the P1 and P2 prototypes airborne by the end of 2026. While the P1 still uses U.S-supplied F110 engines—for which the U.S. Congress cleared the export of 80 units in July 2026—production models are slated to receive the domestically developed TF35 engine. The project has reportedly achieved a domestic content rate of approximately 90%, excluding the engine and ejection seat, with domestic engine testing projected for around 2032. TAI maintains a schedule for deliveries to the Turkish Air Force by 2028. A configuration integrated with weapons and combat systems is expected to undergo testing in 2027. Defence analysts note growing export interest from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Azerbaijan, positioning KAAN as a potential fourth major supplier of fifth-generation fighters. ## Claims - The Kaan P1 prototype may begin flying within the next few months, according to TAI CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu. (disputed by 5 sources) - The first Kaan prototype (P0) completed its first flight in February 2024. (disputed by 5 sources) - KAAN‑0 completed its maiden flight on 21 February 2024, lasting 13 minutes. (disputed by 3 sources) - KAAN‑1 prototype performed its first taxi test on a runway successfully. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Turkish Aerospace Industries is developing the KAAN fighter jet as a next-generation air combat system. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The US government has initiated the sale of GE-F110 engines to Turkey. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The KAAN fighter jet is designed to be a fifth-generation aircraft with reduced radar signature and advanced sensors. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The KAAN programme plans to deliver the aircraft to the Turkish Air Force by the end of 2028. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The KAAN P1 prototype performed taxi tests using its own engines at Ankara. (corroborated by 4 sources) - KAAN‑0 performed a second flight on 6 May 2024, reaching 10 000 ft and 230 kt for 14 minutes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the KAAN name on 1 May 2023, noting it was supplied by MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli. (corroborated by 3 sources) - KAAN is a fifth‑generation, twin‑engine, low‑observable fighter equipped with AI and neural‑network‑assisted combat capabilities. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Turkey's KAAN fighter jet program receives US engine support Turkey's TAI is developing the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet. The US has approved the sale of GE-F110 engines to support the program's testing and production. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-kaan-fighter-jet-program-receives-us-engine-support ### 2026-08-23: TUSAŞ advances KAAN fighter jet and naval aviation systems TUSAŞ is advancing Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet, targeting weapon system integration tests by 2027. The company is also upgrading AKSUNGUR UAVs and integrating sonar into GÖKBEY helicopters. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tusa-to-increase-testing-for-kaan-and-hrjet-aircraft ### 2026-08-02: Turkey's KAAN P1 prototype completes taxi tests ahead of first flight Turkey's KAAN P1 prototype performed powered taxi tests in Ankara, confirming systems ahead of a first flight expected by late 2026; the jet uses GE F110 engines with plans for a domestic TF35, and global press 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-aerospace-advances-kaan-fighter-jet-with-new-prototype-taxi-tests ### 2026-07-31: Turkey's KAAN Fighter Prototype Completes Taxi Test Turkey’s KAAN P1 prototype completed its first powered taxi test in Ankara on 31 July 2026, moving toward a maiden flight and 2028 delivery to the Turkish Air Force. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-kaan-fifthgeneration-fighter-completes-taxi-test ### 2026-07-26: Turkey's KAAN 5th‑Gen Fighter Prototype Set for Dual Flight at Farnborough At Farnborough, Turkey's TUSAŞ unveiled its KAAN 5th‑gen fighter prototype, pledging a dual‑flight display by year‑end to boost its defence stature. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-kaan-5thgen-fighter-prototype-set-for-dual-flight-at-farnborough --- Cite as: Turkey KAAN fifth-gen fighter development. 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