Aircraft & UAVs

Turkish Aerospace Hürjet

Turkish Aerospace Hürjet is Turkey's single-engine, tandem-seat advanced jet trainer and light-attack aircraft. Designed by Turkish Aerospace engineers, it uses a GE F404-104 engine, reached first flight in April 2023, and is being developed to prepare pilots for 5th-generation fighters.

Specifications

Crew
2
Engine
1 × GE F404-104 turbofan
Maximum speed
Mach 1.4
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Payload capacity
7,500 lb
Range
1,060 nm
Rate of climb
48,500 fpm
G limits
+8g / -3g

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
First prototype flew on April 25, 2023; Turkish Aerospace says serial production is ongoing and delivery to the Turkish Air Force Command is planned for 2026.

Conflict Usage

Turkish Aerospace says serial production is ongoing and delivery to the Turkish Air Force Command is planned for 2026.

Timeline

Turkish Aerospace Hürjet Key Events

  1. First prototype first flight

    Turkish Aerospace says the first HÜRJET prototype flew on April 25, 2023 and later completed more than 150 sorties.

    Sources: HÜRJET | Turkish Aerospace

  2. Second prototype maiden flight

    Turkish Aerospace says HÜRJET P2 completed its maiden flight on November 12, 2023.

    Sources: Second Prototype of HÜRJET Advanced Jet Trainer Completes Maiden Flight

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