Turkey's Indigenous Trainer Nears Maiden Flight
ANKARA — An indigenous basic trainer aircraft that Turkey designed and has been developing is going through a final round of tests before it makes its maiden flight in June, according to officials from its maker, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
TAI is manufacturing four prototypes of the Hurkus for a round of tests.
The first prototype successfully went through engine tests in February,
the second is being tested for static durability and cabin pressure,
the third is being assembled, and
the fourth will be tested for metal fatigue.
ANKARA — An indigenous basic trainer aircraft that Turkey designed and has been developing is going through a final round of tests before it makes its maiden flight in June, according to officials from its maker, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
TAI is manufacturing four prototypes of the Hurkus for a round of tests.
The first prototype successfully went through engine tests in February,
the second is being tested for static durability and cabin pressure,
the third is being assembled, and
the fourth will be tested for metal fatigue.