Hurgit Advances Turkey’s Jet Plans
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced the successful first flight of the "Hurjet" jet trainer aircraft after completing ground and field tests. The aircraft conducted an 18-minute flight, and officials confirmed that this is an important step toward delivering the aircraft to the Turkish Air Force before the end of 2027. The production plan includes the delivery of 16 aircraft, with the possibility of increasing this number. The company is also working on exporting the aircraft to Spain, having signed an agreement for the Spanish forces to acquire approximately 30 "Block 1" version aircraft by 2028. Additionally, negotiations are underway with the United Kingdom to export the aircraft there. The company is developing a naval version capable of operating from an aircraft carrier, in line with Turkey's new aircraft carrier project, "MUGEM." Through this project, Turkey aims to enhance its defense capabilities, expand its presence in the military aviation market, and achieve independence in the fighter aircraft industry.
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