Türkiye and Spain will work on a joint version of the HÜRJET jet trainer aircraft, which will be developed with the contribution of Spanish industry.
The supply program carried out with Spain for HÜRJET, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), is moving to a new industrial cooperation phase. According to the statement of Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün, the first aircraft will be produced and delivered in Turkey. In the next stage, the systems and equipment developed by Spanish subcontractors will be integrated into the aircraft.
In his speech at the opening of the Turkish Defense and Aviation Industry Cooperation Days held in Ankara on October 14, Görgün cited the choice of HÜRJET by Spain as one of the important examples of defense industry cooperation between the two countries.
Görgün stated that with the contributions of subcontractors in Spain and the certification process to be carried out in the country, a version of HÜRJET that can become a common platform of the two countries will be delivered. Thus, the program will turn into a structure in which, beyond the production and export of aircraft in Turkey, Spanish companies will also participate in design adaptation, system integration and support activities.
HÜRJET's Spain Program is Worth 2.6 Billion Euros
Spain selected HÜRJET to meet the advanced jet pilot training needs of the Air and Space Forces and to replace the existing F-5 training aircraft. The program is carried out within the framework of cooperation between TAI and Airbus.
The final supply contract signed in April 2026 covers 30 HÜRJET aircraft. It was announced that the total value of the program was approximately 2.6 billion euros.
In the first phase of deliveries, the aircraft will be produced at TAI facilities. In the next stage, it is planned to integrate the systems developed by the local industry into the aircraft in Spain, adapt them to Spanish requirements and carry out certification studies.
The program does not only include aircraft procurement. Simulators, training infrastructure, maintenance and operation support for the training of pilots are also included in the integrated training system. Airbus plays an important role in industrial and integration activities in Spain.
Other NATO Countries Are Also Targeted
Haluk Görgün said that the configuration to be developed for Spain could be offered to other NATO countries and friendly countries in the future. This approach aims to expand HÜRJET's potential in the European market and bring the joint production model to new customers.
Spain's participation in the project is important in terms of adapting HÜRJET to the operational needs of users in Europe. Inclusion of local industry in the program; It also creates opportunities for cooperation in the fields of maintenance, system integration, certification and long-term technical support.
However, sales to other NATO countries do not yet mean a finalized supply agreement. Görgün's statement reveals the future export target of the joint configuration to be developed for Spain.
Technical Specifications of HÜRJET
Developed by TAI, HÜRJET is a single-engine, tandem seated jet trainer aircraft that can reach supersonic speeds. The platform is designed to be used for light attack missions as well as advanced pilot training.
The basic technical features of the aircraft are as follows:
Engine: General Electric F404-GE-102 turbofan
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.4
Service Ceiling: 45,000 Feet
Length: Approx 13.6 Meters
Wingspan: Approx. 9.5 Meters
Seat Arrangement: Tandem Layout for Two Pilots
HÜRJET's digital flight control system and modern avionics architecture supports pilots' training before transitioning to advanced warplanes such as Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35. The light attack configuration of the aircraft allows it to be used in different missions with appropriate system and ammunition integration.
The scope of the changes to be made in the Spanish program, which domestic systems the common configuration will include and the extent to which this configuration will be offered to other customers will become clear in the later stages of the program.
