Turkish Air Force takes delivery of first domestically‑produced Tai Hürkuş‑II trainers
The Turkish Air Force entered the first two of 55 Tai Hürkuş‑II training aircraft into service on 28 September 2026.
Twelve of the aircraft are slated for delivery in 2026, with two more to be delivered each month from 2027; the turboprop‑powered trainer uses a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A‑68T engine, reaches a maximum speed of 320 knots, and can operate up to 30,000 feet.