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characteristics, he said. The combat vari-
ant provides a battlefield force multiplier
through a wide range of mission capabil-
ities and an extensive payload.

“HURJET AIMS TO REPLACE
AGEING T-38S AS ADVANCED
JET TRAINERS (AJT) AND F-5S
AS ACROBATIC TEAM AIRCRAFT
OF THE TUAF,” he said. Though
originally designed as a jet trainer, the
single-engine, tandem-seat jet will also
be equipped with modern avionics
and high-performance components to
conduct combat missions.

Designed with the goal of 5th-generation
training aircraft, Hurjet will be equipped
with an advanced mission computer in
its modern cockpit. The aircraft will be
equipped with state of the art Human
Machine Interface (HMI) with minimum
conversion time to F-35 and Turkish
Fighter. The aircraft will be supplied
with superior radar and sensitive attack
systems, and with air and ground commu-
TAI HOPEFUL OF nication capabilities, it will reduce threats
and risks. Hurjet will be 44.6-feet-long
with a wingspan of 31 feet and a payload
MALAYSIA DEAL capacity of 2,721 kilograms.

Considering the multirole aircraft market,

programme with the intention of target-
Turkish Aerospace plans to conduct the jet trainer with the possibility of local pro- Turkish Aerospace has started the Hurjet
first flight of its Advanced Jet Trainer and duction. ing the potential in the market with its
Light Attack Aircraft HÜRJET on March “cost effective design and production of
18, 2023. “We expect Malaysia to be our first export trainer/light aircraft/system.” The com-
customer,” a company official exuded pany hopes to start serial production of
TA has offered the Hurjet to Royal confidence. The single engine aircraft the aircraft in 2025, “based on the suc-
Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) for its with tandem-seat and modern avionics cess of the performance of the initial
requirement of 18 light combat aircraft will fulfil a critical role in modern pilot units.”
(LCA). Turkey is pursuing the sale of the training through its superior performance
Malaysia Facility
Last November, Turkish Aerospace built
its first engineering and design office
in Malaysia’s Putrajaya city, the first in
Southeast Asia, as part of its efforts to
collaborate on various platforms including
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and to
further solidify its presence in Malaysia.
“The new facility initially has provision
for 20 engineers, who will be imparted
training in designing. We are ready to col-
laborate on a range of projects, including
UAVs, jet trainers, helicopter projects, and
global aviation ecosystem modernisation
programmes,” the official added. The
company, he said, is also open to technol-
ogy transfer as well as local production
of components and spare parts.
“Whether we win the contract or not,
some of the Hürjet electronics will be built
in Malaysia as we would still need those
equipment,” he added.

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