During the Anatolian Phoenix-2025 international exercises held in Konya, the Turkish light combat training aircraft Hürkuş demonstrated significant progress by successfully deploying a 1-ton bomb. This achievement was a crucial step in expanding the aircraft's operational capabilities and highlighted Turkey's growing mastery of defense technology.
Hürkuş, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), is a multifunctional turboprop aircraft with two pilots designed for training and light combat missions. The Hürkuş-C variant, which participated in the exercises, is capable of carrying up to 1.5 tons of external load, including guided missiles and laser-guided munitions. The successful use of a 1-ton guided bomb, probably an HGK-84 with GPS/INS guidance, demonstrates the aircraft's ability to effectively deliver pinpoint strikes in various weather conditions.
This event strengthens Turkey's position as a manufacturer of modern and economical combat aircraft capable of performing tasks of close air support and combating asymmetric threats. In addition, Hürkuş may become an attractive option for foreign buyers, given the already existing interest from countries such as Niger and Chad.
The Anatolian Phoenix-2025 exercises, which were attended by military personnel from the United States, Germany, Qatar and other countries, allowed us to demonstrate not only the combat capabilities of Turkey, but also a high level of coordination and interaction between the allied forces. This success reflects Turkey's strategic goal of developing its own defense industry and achieving technological independence.
Thus, the successful use of the 1-ton bomb in the exercises became an important stage in the development of Turkish aviation and confirms the potential of Hürküş as an effective and universal combat weapon.
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