Abdul Rehman Majeed
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Tejas surpasses KAAN due to its operational history since 2011. In comparison, KAAN has yet to embark on its inaugural flight, and the process of fighter jet induction typically spans a decade following the initial flight. Tejas, having first flown in 2001, was inducted in 2011. A similar timeline was observed with Rafales, which took their first flight in 1986 and were inducted in 2001. In contrast, Turkey's approach seems hurried in order to garner media attention, which could extend the timeline to around 15-20 years for their fighter jet induction.
Turkiye has been making F-16s for decades.