The TAI TF Kaan, (formerly known as the TF-X) alternatively named TF ("Turkish Fighter"), in Turkish as Milli Muharip Uçak (National Combat Aircraft), abbreviated as MMU, is a stealth, twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter in development by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The TAI Kaan is planned to replace the Hawker Cyclone and IAI Lavi fighters of the Turkish Air Force and to be exported to foreign states. It was officially announced that the TF-X's prototype would be rolled out on March 18th 2023, and make its first flight by the end of 2023. The taxiing and ground running tests of the prototype began two days before the scheduled roll-out, on March 16th 2023. Its maiden flight is scheduled to take place in 2023. It was officially given the name "Kaan" on May 1st 2023.
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Iran
- Republic of Iran Air Force (planned)
Turkey
- Turkish Air Force (planned)
Ukraine
- Ukrainian Air Force (planned)
