Gökhan Şimşek, the TUSAŞ Simulator and Training Systems Integrated Product Manager, discussed the importance of engineering development simulators for large projects like the national combat aircraft.
They allow for timely and cost-effective development, providing a return on investment in terms of time and resources. The simulator infrastructure has been designed since 2016 and undergoes continuous improvement as the project progresses.
The simulator serves multiple functions, including flight testing, analysis of mission-oriented performances, and cockpit-specific evaluations. It integrates design changes and provides feedback to the development teams.
The engineering development simulator for KAAN is unique in its integrated structure and operational element simulations.
Şimşek emphasized that the engineering development simulator will continue to evolve with the aircraft, accommodating future versions and updates.
As the aircraft develops and feedback is received from the field, the simulator will re-evaluate the design and integrate new features, sensors, and weapons.
The simulator infrastructure is expected to endure as long as the aircraft itself, supporting its ongoing development.
The national combat aircraft project is considered significant for Türkiye, and the team working on the engineering infrastructures hopes to contribute to the country's technological advancement.
They consider it crucial to properly inform future generations about the achievements of the national combat aircraft and its impact on the country's defense capabilities.
