Turkish Aerospace Begins Cutting Metal For TF-X Fighter

Section of Turkish TF-X fighter
Credit: TAI
LONDON—Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has cut metal on the first parts for the prototype TF-X indigenous fighter. The component, a machined aluminium main load-bearing section that will be fitted between the avionics and side weapon bays of the twin-engine low-observable combat aircraft, was revealed by...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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