TR HÜRJET-Advanced Jet Trainer/ Light attack aircraft

[Sanchez]

I read that the GCAP members are moving towards the M-346 as a trainer tailored for training GCAP pilots. In the same way, could Hurjet be adopted by the FCAS partner countries?

M-346 is a pretty less than average choice for a next generation trainer, it pretty much sucks kinematically and has a tiny engine that won't be able to generate enough power for any next gen features they want to simulate. Leonardo is of course pitching it, as they would like a bigger pie of the trainer market like in the past, but nothing concrete so far. Italy being a GCAP member, of course increases its chances but if it's chosen as THE trainer for GCAP, it'll be because of politics first and they will have a not good enough aircraft on their hands.

I do think Hürjet has a good chance of being chosen by RAF, especially if the Spanish goes forward with their EJ200 installation idea. I think neither project will have a single trainer option, but I do think both GCAP and FCAS countries will be choosing Hürjet in the future.

 

[Strong AI]

HÜRJET breaks new record!

Reaching a speed of 1.2 Mach, HÜRJET has surpassed another milestone in the field of supersonic jet training.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1912861934476460220

 

[Strong AI]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914589195940614388

This thread is dedicated to Hürjet.
Please try to post always in according threads.

 

[mTT]

Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Öztürk, Deputy General Manager of TAI:

“The experience we gained with the Hürjet is accelerating the process of Kaan.”

The Hürjet has made maybe 200 flights today. After its first flight, it has approached 200 flights, and flies continuously.

We are now making the Hürjet even lighter. I have been saying the same thing since the beginning; I think this aircraft is the best aircraft in the Hürjet field.

The project is very close to maturity.

The experiences we have gained are accelerating Kaan's process. This is an issue that cannot be underestimated. Today, some processes in Kaan are accelerating thanks to this aircraft.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914589195940614388

 

[Fuzuli NL]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1914589195940614388

TUSAŞ Deputy General Manager Dr. Fahrettin Öztürk: "Our experiences in Hürjet accelerate Kaan's process." Hürjet made almost 200 flights today. After his first flight, it approached 200 flights, flying constantly. We are alleviated by Hürjet right now. I've been saying the same thing from the beginning; I think this plane is the best plane in its category. The project is very close to maturation. Our experiences accelerate Kaan's process. This is a very underestimated issue. Today, some processes in Kaan are accelerating thanks to this plane.

 

[Saithan]

TUSAŞ Deputy General Manager Dr. Fahrettin Öztürk: "Our experiences in Hürjet accelerate Kaan's process." Hürjet made almost 200 flights today. After his first flight, it approached 200 flights, flying constantly. We are alleviated by Hürjet right now. I've been saying the same thing from the beginning; I think this plane is the best plane in its category. The project is very close to maturation. Our experiences accelerate Kaan's process. This is a very underestimated issue. Today, some processes in Kaan are accelerating thanks to this plane.

I remember reading or hearing somewhere that a flight usually take 30 min and less than 1 hour, so 200 flights isn't much tbh. But better than nothing.

I was hoping for 1000 hours flight.

 

[mTT]

We proudly celebrate the th year of our #HÜRJET's meeting with the skies.

As it took wings and flew to independence, it also carried the determination and power of our nation to the sky.

In these two years;
It greeted Samsun on its first domestic flight,
It spread its free wings to the Pyramids on its first overseas flight,
It reached high performance maneuvers with 6.3 G,
It reached supersonic speed of sound,
Our HÜRJETs left their mark on the sky with 179 sorties in total.

The success of our HÜRJET is the strong legacy we will leave to future generations.

We will continue to work to protect our legacy.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915648252067631114

 

[Sanchez]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1915648252067631114

Some nice high AOA maneuvers at 10 seconds mark but surprisingly still no footage of the supersonic flight. It shouldn't be that hard... A Samsung phone in an F-16D chase plane would be more than enough...

 

[Oublious]

Navalized Hurjet .... ~2028~

 

[Sanchez]

Tolga Özbek instead claims first delivery date is not 2027 but 2026.

"Following today's news that the HÜRJET will be delivered in 2027, I spoke to TAI sources. Although the SSB reports indicated that the delivery date was 2027, this date was brought forward to 2026. TAI attaches great importance to this date. Because 2026 is very important for the Turkish Air Force, as well as for exports.
In our interview with General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu at Farnborough, he gave the date 2026."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1839545797924311475

Hürjet delivery to HvKK is expected in last quarter of 2026 or Q1 of 2027.

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"Turkish Aerospace General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu says the company’s Hurjet could become the training platform for NATO nations.

In the coming weeks, Turkish Aerospace is expected to sign an agreement with Airbus in Spain to work together on customizing the aircraft for Spanish needs.

Given the current state of transatlantic geopolitics and the push by European countries to look closer to home, Hurjet becomes one of two trainer options available, the other being the Leonardo M-346."

Turkish Aerospace Sees Hurjet As NATO’s Future Training Aircraft | Aviation Week Network

Turkish Aerospace General Manager Mehmet Demiroglu says the company’s Hurjet could become the training platform for NATO nations.

aviationweek.com

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TAI will showcase a full size Hürjet mockup at Spanish defence fair Feindef on May 12 with TAI GM also being present. Could we see a TAI/Airbus MoU there?

"Turkish company TAI will exhibit a full-size model of the Hürjet, the leading candidate to replace the Spanish F-5, at Feindef.

La turca TAI expondrá en Feindef una maqueta a tamaño real del Hürjet, el gran candidato para sustituir el F-5 español

La compañía turca TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) estará presente a mediados de mayo en la Feria Internacional de Defensa y Seguridad de España (Feindef), que se consolida como uno d ...

www.infodefensa.com

 

[Saithan]

How many engines for hürjet did we have. I am not sure the amount we imagine is going to be delivered. Tbh I expect delivery of very few and then the waiting game, again.

 

[Sanchez]

TAI will showcase a full size Hürjet mockup at Spanish defence fair Feindef on May 12 with TAI GM also being present. Could we see a TAI/Airbus MoU there?

"Turkish company TAI will exhibit a full-size model of the Hürjet, the leading candidate to replace the Spanish F-5, at Feindef.

La turca TAI expondrá en Feindef una maqueta a tamaño real del Hürjet, el gran candidato para sustituir el F-5 español

La compañía turca TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) estará presente a mediados de mayo en la Feria Internacional de Defensa y Seguridad de España (Feindef), que se consolida como uno d ...

www.infodefensa.com

Leaked photos from before Feindef-25. Fair will start on the tomorrow on the 12th.

According to InfoDefensa, Ala 23 is currently assigned 19 F-5Ms used to train pilots as part of the Fighter and Attack Phase of their training to become Eurofighter and F-18 (Spain doesn’t use the F/A-19 designation) pilots. The report mentions that 28 or 30 new aircraft might be acquired, with a budget of €275 million ($309.5 million).

InfoDefensa further highlights that the choice of the future trainer has not been confirmed yet, although Hurjet appears to be the most likely winner. Additionally, the service’s Chief of Staff General Francisco Braco has also flown on the Turkish aircraft.

First Look at the Full-Size Model of the Hurjet in Spanish Air Force Markings

Turkish Aerospace Industries will exhibit a full-size model of its Hurjet trainer in Spanish Air Force markings at the Feindef 2025 exhibition. Few months

theaviationist.com

 

[Kaan Azman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1921672860633903444

Hürjet in Airbus stand alongside Eurofighter Halcon II, I guess there will be two with this duo

 

[Gaucho]

TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Nears Agreement with Spanish Air Force 11 May 2025, 23:39

 

[Zafer]

TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Nears Agreement with Spanish Air Force 11 May 2025, 23:39

Hürjet's nose was not this pointy before, she seems to have gotten a nose lift.

 

[Sanchez]

Hürjet's nose was not this pointy before, she seems to have gotten a nose lift.

This the old, original mockup.

 

[mTT]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1921828881016693053

 

[Zafer]

This the old, original mockup.

Maybe you have an old picture that you want to share ?

 

[Kaan Azman]

Could be original mockup but still, there are some changes. The mockup being in Airbus booth already tells us external changes are on the way.

 

[mTT]

Exclusive Avion Revue International

Spain signs the Hürjet as the new advanced trainer for the Spanish Air Force.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1922288882663469174

As a culmination to an excellent edition 2025 of the International Defense Fair (FEINDEF), in which we have been able to participate and observe numerous technological innovations, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, an event of special relevance for the Spanish Armed Forces will be held.

In this event will take place the official signing of the Hürjet as the new Spanish trainer, thus replacing the F-5 of the 23rd Wing in Talavera.

This announcement represents a significant step in the training and capabilities of military pilots in Spain, as well as excellent news for both the Spanish Air Force and the Spanish defense industry. News in development that we will be detailing in later extensions.