Türkiye’s first light attack and training aircraft Hürjet has made its maiden flight today. The test was conducted in Ankara.
When in service, it will be the first Türkiye-made jet. Powered with an American engine, Hürjet can be equipped with a 1.5-ton payload of weapons.
Besides Turkish air forces, many countries have shown their interest in the aircraft. Particularly, African countries are expected to buy it thanks to its quality and price.
HÜRJET Advanced Jet Trainer and
Light Attack Aircraft
Purpose designed single engine, tandem-seat advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft HÜRJET,
fullfills a critical role in modern combat aircraft training through its superior
performance characteristics.
Combat Variant of HÜRJET provides a battlefield force multiplier through a wide
range of mission capabilities and its extensive payload.
FEATURES
– High AoA controllability
– Head-up Display (HUD)
– Helmet Mounted Display (provisional)
– Full authority, Digital Fly-by-Wire FCS
– State-of-the-art HMI, minimum conversion time to F-35 and TF
– Intra & Inter datalink
– NVG compatible (AJT, LIFT)
– Aerial refueling (dry for AJT, wet for LCA)
– Carefree handling
– Embedded Tactical Training & Live Virtual Constructive Training Systems
– APU for autonomous operation also from austere airfield
– Air to Air, Air to Ground Strike
ROLES
• Advanced Jet Trainer • Lead-in Fighter Trainer
• Light Attack (Close Air Support) • Red Aircraft
• Air Policing (Armed & Unarmed) • Acro Team Aircraft
TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS
Length 13.6 m / 44,6 ft
Wingspan 9.5 m / 31 ft
Height 5.1 m / 16,7 ft
Wing Area 25 m2
/ 270 ft 2
Thrust 17600 lb
PERFORMANCE
Range 2222 km / 1200 nm
Rate of Climb 39000 fpm
Service Ceiling 45000 ft
Sustain Turn 5.5 g @ 15000 ft < 0.9 Mach
Payload Capacity 2721 kg / 6000 lbs
Maximum Speed 1.4 Mach
G Limits +8g / -3g
