Turkey unveils first indigenous basic trainer jet 'Hurkus'

The Hurkus basic trainer jet. A TAI photo

ANKARA (BNS): Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has rolled out the first locally built primary and basic trainer aircraft 'Hurkus' designed for the Turkish Air Force.

The new single engine turboprop jet was unveiled at TAI's Kazan facility on June 27.

Several distinguished military and civilian officials, including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Chief of General Staff Gen. Necdet Ozel were present during the occasion, the company said.

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