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HÜRJET

Trainer Aircraftconfirmed

HÜRJET

HÜRJET is a Turkish indigenous supersonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by TUSAŞ (TAI). Designed to replace the BAE Systems Hawk T1 in Turkish Air Force training roles, it is capable of Mach 1.4 and has a service ceiling of 13,716 m (45,000 ft) with a range of 2,592 km. The aircraft also has a secondary light attack capability.

Specifications

TypeTrainer Aircraft
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerTUSAŞ (TAI)
Generation4
StatusIn development
RoleAdvanced jet trainer / light attack
EngineGeneral Electric F404 (planned)
Range2,592 km
Max takeoff weight8,500 kg
Max speedMach 1.4
Service ceiling13,716 m
Wingspan9 m
Crew1
Length12.4 m

History

Development began under the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSB) in the 2010s. A full-scale mock-up was displayed at TEKNOFEST 2019. The first prototype rolled out in 2023 and initial flight testing has been conducted. HÜRJET is expected to enter service with the Turkish Air Force in the late 2020s.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey—estimated
Spain30 ordered, deliveries from 2028confirmed

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