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Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight

The Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer has entered the pre-first flight test phase, including powering up the F404 engine for the first time.

Turkish Aerospace Hürjet P1 prototype being towed on airport taxiway — Missing some panels and systems, the Hürjet P1 prototype is towed out to begin engine running tests. (Photo: Turkish Aerospace)

February 6, 2023

Turkey's newest fast jet, the Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer, has begun ground testing ahead of a first flight planned for March 18, the 107th anniversary of the battle of Çanakkale (Gallipoli). This is a significant date in Turkey, all the more so this year as it is also the 100th anniversary of the founding of modern Turkey by Kemal Atatürk.

The aircraft was rolled out in front of guests on January 31 and then completed its first engine run-up test. The president of Defense Industries, İsmail Demir, tweeted that, “Under the strong leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as the Turkish defense industry, our work continues at full speed in the 100th anniversary of our republic. Hürjet started its engine. Now it’s time to fly.”

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