The new prototype of Turkey's domestic fighter “Khan” recently completed its first glide test. The two new prototypes have several design improvements. One of them has already entered the ground testing phase and successfully completed the glide test. The “Khan” fighter was developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries and successfully flew for the first time on February 21, 2024. According to information disclosed by Turkish media, the “Khan” fighter is 21 meters long, 6 meters high, and has a wingspan of 14 meters, and can reach a maximum speed of 2,210 kilometers per hour. This fighter uses a single-seat, dual-engine design, can carry 8 medium- and long-range missiles, and can work collaboratively with platforms such as drones and early-warning aircraft. The “Khan” fighter is regarded as an important model for the Turkish Air Force to replace the current F-16 fighter in the future, and has continued to receive attention from Turkish public opinion and the military industry in recent years. The completion of the glide test of the new prototype is seen as an important step in continuing the project.

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