# Turkish HÜRKUŞ aircraft procurement and delivery

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-hrku-aircraft-procurement-and-delivery
> Updated: 2026-11-08T11:47:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Turkish Air Force has expanded its inventory of HÜRKUŞ next-generation basic training aircraft. Following the completion of acceptance procedures for two additional units, the inventory reached four aircraft. This project is coordinated by the Presidency of Defense Industries with Turkish Aerospace Industries serving as the main contractor.

Subsequent deliveries included two HÜRKUŞ-II turboprop aircraft, which were transferred to the 2nd Main Jet Base and International Flight Training Center in Çiğli, İzmir. These aircraft are intended for basic pilot training as part of a domestic aerospace strategy that includes the HÜRJET jet trainer and the KAAN multi-role fighter programs.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Turkey receives two HÜRKUŞ-II military training aircraft

Turkey has taken delivery of two HÜRKUŞ-II turboprop training aircraft from Turkish Aerospace Industries for use at a military training center in İzmir.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-receives-two-hrku-ii-military-training-aircraft

### 2026-11-04: Turkish Air Force inventory of HÜRKUŞ aircraft reaches four

The Turkish Air Force has added two more HÜRKUŞ basic training aircraft to its inventory, bringing the total to four. The aircraft is part of a domestic pilot training chain leading to the KAAN fighter jet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-air-force-inventory-of-hrku-aircraft-reaches-four

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