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Martin Baker MK T16 ejection seats for TAI Hurkus trainer

TAI Hurkus trainer Turkish TAI has signed a subcontract agreement with Martin Backer to supply ejection seats for TAI Hurkus turboprop ...

TAI Hurkus trainer
Turkish TAI has signed a subcontract agreement with Martin Backer to supply ejection seats for TAI Hurkus turboprop trainers.
The agreement is to supply the Mk T16N ejection seat for a Hurkus B prototype and for the 14 trainers on contract by Turkish Air Force.

The Hurkus Basic Trainer Aircraft is designed to meet the training and Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance aircraft requirements of Turkish armed forces.
Hurkus-B is an advanced version with integrated avionics including HUD, MFDs, and Mission Computer.

The aircraft performed its first flight on August 29, 2013.