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Unleashing innovation: Anka-3 project's quest for excellence

The flying wing or delta wing design features a sleek fuselage, tailless structure, and low radar visibility. The concept of the flying wing originated in Germany during World War II and has since been explored by many countries. Turkey's involvement in the flying wing dates back even further, with the production of the THK-13 glider in 1948 at the Turkish Aeronautical Association aircraft factory, which stands as one of the earliest examples of a flying wing worldwide.

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Mustafa Kılıç, an aviation history researcher, shared the following information on TRT Haber: "The Turkish Aeronautical Association faced challenges in selling the planes it produced, and it needed to undertake something original both to restore lost prestige and enhance production. However, the project had to be cost-effective. Unfortunately, after several minor accidents during test flights and subsequent repairs, the glider, piloted by Kemal Uygun, experienced a severe crash and broke apart. Subsequently, the project was regrettably canceled."