ANKARA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye's locally produced light combat aircraft Hurjet completed its maiden flight on Tuesday, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported.
Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS), Türkiye's jet trainer and light attack aircraft Hurjet made its first engine start test in February.
The Hurjet project was initiated to be included in the Turkish Air Force inventory, replacing the T-38 aircraft for training and the F-5 aircraft for acro team demonstrations.
The aircraft's maximum altitude is set at 45,000 feet (about 13,716 meters), along with its 3,000-kilogram payload, and will be able to use nine different kinds of ammunition, the TRT reported.
Türkiye will start the mass production of the single-engine Hurjet in 2025, with a planned capacity of two aircraft per month and the first deliveries to the Turkish Air Force Command, according to Türkiye's Defense Industries. ■