The Turkish Air Force operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, supported by a domestic aerospace industry, such as Turkish Aerospace Industries, that has made contributions to locally produce license-built aircraft and indigenous Unmanned aerial vehicle. The following is a list of currently military aircraft in the Turkish Air Force.
Aircraft
Current inventory
Note : 6 F-35A Lightning II owned by the Turkish Air Force are stored in a hangar in the U.S.
Future
- Undergoing negotiations between Turkey and USA for F-35A Lightning II for possible acquisition in the future if the S-400 issue is resolved. Turkey resubmitted the offer to buy 40 F-35s as US expressed interest to sell the aircraft.
- 20 TF KAAN Block 10 developed by TAI is expected to be delivered by 2028âÂÂ2030. Expected to replace F-16 Fighting Falcon by mid 2030s.
- Undergoing negotiations for acquisition of new tanker aircraft to replace KC-135R. Possibilities are A330 MRTT or KC-46A.
- Possible acquisition of Bayraktar Kñzñlelma developed by Baykar unmanned combat aircraft in the future.
- Possible acquisition of C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in future, after it was offered by Embraer for TAF.
Retired aircraft
Retired aircraft of the forces. Includes the Ottoman Aviation Squadrons inventory:
European & Local made
US-made
See also
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