Turkey’s First Jet-powered Hurjet Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) Hürjet trainer and light attack aircraft took to the skies for the first time today.

This was reported by Turkey’s local publication SavunmaSanayiST.com today.

TAI aims to produce two Hürjet aircraft each month after 2025.

The Hürjet is tailored to become a fifth-generation training aircraft. This project was initially kicked off by the TAI in 2017 and is expected to make a maiden flight in 2023.

The aircraft will be equipped with an advanced mission computer in its modern cockpit. It will be supplied with superior radar and sensitive attack systems, and with air and ground communication capabilities.

The Hürjet will be 13.4m long with a wingspan of 11m and will provide environmental security in offensive operations. Its maximum altitude is set at 45,000 feet (14km), along with its 3,000kg payload and a maximum speed of Mach 1.2.

This jet will replace Turley’s T-38 trainer aircraft fleet – consisting of 70 aircraft.