Hürjet conducts first supersonic flight

ANKARA

The Hürjet, a domestically developed jet trainer aircraft by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has successfully completed its first supersonic flight.

The jet took off from the capital Ankara’s Mürted Airport at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 21 and reached speeds exceeding Mach 1 (the speed of sound) during the test.

The test flight lasted approximately 45 minutes, during which the Hürjet performed several maneuvers. An F-16 fighter jet accompanied the Hürjet throughout the flight to ensure safety and provide real-time data for comparison.

The achievement is a major step forward in the development of Hürjet, which is designed to serve both training and light attack roles.

Equipped with advanced avionics, high maneuverability and multi-role capabilities, the Hürjet is expected to replace the aging fleet of jet trainers in the Turkish Air Force.

Developed with domestic engineering and technological expertise, the Hürjet is positioned as a critical component in Türkiye’s growing defense capabilities, symbolizing the country’s move toward self-reliance in defense production.