With the induction of the new generation training aircraft Hurkus-II into its air force fleet, Turkey has entered a new era in military aviation. This aircraft, which has been fully designed and produced domestically, will soon be delivered to the Turkish Air Force.
Delivery of the First Hurkus-II Aircraft
Haluk Gorgun, the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Secretariat, and General Raft Dalkyarian, the commander of the Turkish Air Force, participated in test flights with the domestically produced Hurkus-II and Hurjet aircraft. Gorgun announced that the first Hurkus-II aircraft will soon be delivered to the Air Force Command. He stated, "When you sit in the cockpit of an aircraft, you can truly feel the immense effort that has gone into the process from design to production and from testing to flight."
He added, "Now this effort is nearing another result. We will soon deliver the first Hurkus-II aircraft to the Air Force Command."
The Importance of Flying with Domestically Produced Aircraft
In a video released after the flight, Gorgun described the delivery of this aircraft as a milestone for Turkey, stating, "For the first time, Turkey is delivering a domestically produced aircraft to its armed forces. This is very significant." He also referred to the test flights, adding, "These were also the final tests. Participating in these final tests was an additional source of pride for us."
General Dalkyarian also emphasized the importance of flying with a Turkish-made aircraft, saying, "As the commander of the Turkish Air Force, nothing can make me prouder than flying an aircraft produced by our own country."
After the flight, Gorgun asked Dalkyarian whether the aircraft had successfully passed the tests and if its acceptance was complete, to which Dalkyarian replied, "Excellent. It was done."
Gorgun and Dalkyarian also participated in a test flight of the Hurjet, during which Turkey's developed radar capabilities were showcased. During the flight, the Hurjet P2 aircraft used the MURAD radar, developed domestically by Aselsan, to identify and lock onto the Hurjet P1 aircraft.
Gorgun also announced that personnel from the Turkish Air Force will begin their basic training with the Hurkus aircraft and will continue with advanced training on the Hurjet. He added, "The HURJET aircraft, which was flown by our commander and equipped with the AESA radar developed by Aselsan, locked onto the HURJET we were flying from a specified distance. This was a first."
He emphasized, "Experiencing this historic moment and taking steps on this path alongside our valuable team and personnel is very meaningful."
