Turkey is making waves globally with its successful strides in the aviation and defence industries. The domestically produced and nationally developed training aircraft HÜRJET, manufactured by TUSAŞ, has received high praise from American pilots. In a broadcast where they evaluated HÜRJET’s features, the pilots made commendatory remarks, saying, “Turkey builds better planes than we do.”
HÜRJET: Full Marks from American Pilots
The domestically developed training aircraft HÜRJET, produced by TUSAŞ, garnered significant attention during a broadcast featuring three American pilots. As they assessed the design and flight capabilities of the aircraft, they couldn’t hide their admiration for its performance. Some pilots noted that HÜRJET resembled the T-7 Red Hawk, while others praised its engine technology and flight dynamics. One American pilot remarked, “They build faster training planes than we do — maybe we should buy HÜRJET from them.”
Zafer Şahin: “Turkey is Soaring Ahead”
Defence industry expert Zafer Şahin highlighted Turkey’s rapid progress in defence. He noted that Turkey had swiftly closed longstanding gaps in the defence industry, achieving significant milestones in domestic and national aircraft production. Şahin stated that Turkey had reached the stage of producing fifth-generation fighter jets with projects like KAAN and F-35. “Thanks to these technologies, we’ll provide great benefits to our children and grandchildren,” he said, emphasising Turkey’s solid position in the global aviation industry.
Bülent Erandaç: “A New Era in Arms Sales”
Defence industry expert Bülent Erandaç discussed Turkey’s evolving role and NATO’s diminishing influence on arms sales. Erandaç stated that NATO had lost much of its former strength in arms trading, and Turkey had filled this gap with its domestically produced weapons and aircraft. He asserted that Turkey’s growing power in the arms industry had made it a prominent player in the global market.
Mesut Hakkı Caşın: “Test Flights Made History”
Defence industry expert Mesut Hakkı Caşın evaluated HÜRJET’s international success, noting that a Spanish general had spoken highly of the aircraft. He stated that the test flights had marked a historic moment. Caşın also highlighted that projects like HÜRKUŞ, HÜRJET, and KAAN were driving Turkey’s technological revolution in the defence industry. He emphasised that moments when Turkish and Spanish commanders flew HÜRJET represented a significant turning point in the history of the defence industry.
Turkey’s Ascent in Aviation Continues
In recent years, Turkey’s domestic production projects in the defence industry have attracted global attention. HÜRJET stands out not only for its technical features but also for its impressive performance, generating widespread interest worldwide. Turkey’s success in domestic and national aircraft production enables it to secure a competitive position on the global stage. Projects such as the KAAN fighter jet and the GÖKBEY helicopter demonstrate that Turkey is rapidly advancing towards becoming a global powerhouse in aviation and defence industries.(ahaber)
