HÜRKUŞ-II Receives Turkey’s First Domestic Military Type Certificate
On September 9, 2026, the Turkish aerospace sector achieved a historic milestone as the HÜRKUŞ-II, a next-generation training aircraft developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), was officially awarded Turkey’s first Military Type Certificate. This prestigious certification was granted by the Certification Board, comprising representatives from the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and the Air Force Command. By securing this credential, the HÜRKUŞ-II platform has successfully validated its design, production, testing, and airworthiness protocols under the supervision of national technical authorities. This achievement marks a significant step forward in Turkey’s strategic goal to establish autonomous certification processes for domestically produced military aerial platforms.
- The HÜRKUŞ-II platform successfully validated 1,790 technical requirements across 12 distinct certification disciplines.
- A specialized team of 90 experts conducted 153 rigorous certification tests, including laboratory, ground, and flight evaluations.
- The granting of this Military Type Certificate removes a critical technical barrier for the aircraft’s entry into the Turkish Air Force inventory.
Technical Requirements Were Successfully Verified
The path toward obtaining this certification involved an exhaustive technical evaluation process. To ensure the highest safety and operational standards, the project team meticulously reviewed 950 certification evidentiary documents. The validation campaign was comprehensive, encompassing 153 separate certification tests. These included 38 laboratory simulations, 71 ground-based operational tests, and 44 flight trials. This multi-layered approach was executed through the collaborative efforts of the SSB, the Air Force Command, the Ministry of National Defense, and the TR Airworthiness office, reflecting a unified national commitment to aerospace excellence.
Turkey Strengthens Its Military Aviation Capabilities
Haluk Görgün, the President of Defense Industries, emphasized the strategic importance of this milestone, noting that it represents more than just the approval of a single aircraft. According to Görgün, this achievement signals the establishment of a robust technical authority and a mature certification culture within Turkey’s military aviation sector. As the HÜRKUŞ-II is engineered specifically to meet the foundational training requirements of the Turkish Air Force, the successful certification confirms its readiness for mass production and deployment.
The Inventory Entry Process Advances
With the Military Type Certificate now secured, the HÜRKUŞ-II project has cleared the most significant technical hurdle in its operational roadmap. The certification provides the necessary legal and safety framework for the aircraft to be integrated into the active fleet. Following this success, the focus shifts toward the upcoming delivery and induction phases, which are expected to bolster the training capabilities of the Turkish Air Force significantly. This milestone underscores TUSAŞ’s growing expertise in delivering advanced, indigenous solutions that meet international military standards while reducing dependency on foreign platforms.
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