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TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter Uses Martin Baker T18T Ejection Seat
22 Jun 2025, 09:56 1 min
United Kingdom France Republic of Korea Turkiye
Air Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ’s KAAN Fighter Uses Martin Baker T18T Ejection Seat TurDef All photos Copyrighted
During Paris Airshow 2025, Martin Baker displayed its MK18 ejection seat for various platforms, including TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter and Hürjet advanced trainer.
MK18, as the latest ejection seat in Martin Baker’s line, is currently used on a range of new combat and trainer aircraft, including KAAN, which performed its maiden flight in 2024. The KAAN-specific version of MK18 is designated as T18T. Hürjet ejection seat is displayed as MK18X.

Martin Baker also displayed the specifications of MK18’s variant tailored for ROK’s KF-21 fighter, KR18A. TurDef has learned that the KR18A closely resembles the T18T model, owing to the KF-21’s similar cockpit dimensions and design requirements. However, there are nuanced differences in the technical details between the two, and the seats are not the same.

https://turdef.com/article/tusas-s-kaan-...ction-seat

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Turkiye Forms New Air Test Units for KAAN and HÜRJET
10 Jul 2025, 17:15 3 mins
Turkiye
Air
Turkiye Forms New Air Test Units for KAAN and HÜRJET TurDef
Dual activation of ARMERKOM and 403rd test Squadron at Mürted signals a major shift in indigenous air platform testing

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has officially launched two new air force institutions aimed at boosting the nation’s flight test and R&D capabilities. The Turkish Air Force Commander has ordered the activation of the Air Force Research Centre Command (ARMERKOM / Air) and the 403rd Test Squadron at Mürted Air Base as of July 4, 2025. Turkiye's first ARMERKOM is set at Turkish Navy which resulted indiginous naval platforms and equipment.

The goal of this step is to make the Turkish Air Force more technologically advanced by making its flight-testing authority official and encouraging the integration of national mission systems into next-generation air platforms.

ARMERKOM is tasked with closely monitoring technological trends and operational requirements from contemporary international combat zones. Backed by advanced R&D and a strong engineering corps, the centre aims to shape the scientific groundwork for future air platforms, deliver prototypes, and conduct laboratory testing of mission-critical systems.

https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-forms...nd-huerjet