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Hürjet
A Turkish single-engine advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft designed to replace the Turkish Air Force's T-38 trainers, with a secondary light-attack role. It first flew in April 2023 and is being marketed for export alongside domestic service entry.
In service since 2023
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
2,222
km range
13,716
m ceiling
2,450
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2023. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Hürjet can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Powerplant
The Hürjet's engine has its own full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 1.4 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 2,222 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 13,716 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 7 |
|---|---|
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 2,450 kg |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 12.6 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 9.6 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 5,600 kg |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 8,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | 1× General Electric F404 |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan, afterburning |
Specifications compiled from public Turkish Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet has a maximum range of 2,222 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet can carry up to 2,450 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet weigh? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet has a combat weight of 8,000 kg.
How many crew does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet require? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet requires a crew of 2.
What engine does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet use? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet is powered by the 1× General Electric F404.
What is the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet used for? +
The Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet is a trainer & light attack typically used for close air support.
How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet cost? +
Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürjet: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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