HÜRKUŞ is a tandem-seat, single-engine, turboprop military training aircraft, designed for use in all training levels from basic to conversion to combat aircraft, as well as for close air support in challenging operations. It is the first Turkish aircraft to receive type certification from the European Civil Aviation Authority, standing out with its high-performance engine and advanced technological features.

HÜRKUŞ Military Training Aircraft

HÜRKUŞ is a new generation advanced training and light attack aircraft, designed for a range of training stages and challenging operations. It boasts features like a new generation digital cockpit, unique high tandem seating configuration, superior pilot visibility, an onboard oxygen generation system, and a high-performance engine.

Certification and Testing

HÜRKUŞ has received the "TT32 Aircraft Type Certificate" from SHGM and the "EASA Validated Type Certificate" from EASA.

It has completed 530 sorties, accumulating 567 flight hours, reaching speeds of 356 knots, and altitudes of 35,500 feet.

The aircraft successfully underwent various tests including system function tests, air data system calibration, emergency tests, and more.

Technical Specifications

• Engine: 1 × PT6A-68T Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop
• Length: 11.17 m
• Wingspan: 10.91 m
• Height: 3.70 m
• Wing area: 16.76 m²
• Maximum speed: 310 knots
• Maximum cruising altitude: 34,700 feet
• Maximum endurance: 4 hours 15 minutes at 15,000 feet

Performance Features

• Engine power: 1,600 shaft horsepower
• Maximum climb rate: 4,370 feet/minute
• Maximum range: 798 nautical miles
• Takeoff distance: 1,605 feet
• Landing distance: 1,945 feet
• G-limits: -3.5/+7g