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AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERMODERNIZATION

S-70 Modernization (YARASA)

YARASA is a development, modernization and systemsintegration program, implemented in two phases, for a

total of four S-70 Black Hawk Helicopters that are in theinventory of the Turkish Armed Forces. In the program,TAI is the prime contractor for the SSM. The programcomprises Auxiliary Fuel Tank Integration (AFTI) and

Avionics Integration (AVINT) phases.AVINT phase, comprising system development,avionics system integration and the re-design and

formation of both structural and electronic infrastructureof S-70 Black Hawk helicopters.

C-130 Avionics Modernization (Erciyes)

Under the program, the avionics modernization of a total of 13 Turkish Air Force C-130 aircraft will berealized. Being the prime contractor of the Erciyes

program, TAI, which will complete the modernization of two prototype aircraft, will also oversee the

modernization of the remaining 11 aircraft at TuAF 2ndAir Supply and Maintenance Center.

T-38 Avionics Modernization (ARI)

A total of 55 TuAF T-38A aircraft are to be upgradedunder the ARI program, which will be carried out under the prime contractorship of TAI. During the Prototype

Phase, the modification of five aircraft will be performedat TAIs facilities. The remaining 50 production aircraft

will be modified at TuAF 1st Air Supply andMaintenance Center as part of Serial Production Phase.

F-16 Modernization

TAI is ready to meet the modernization requirements ofall countries with F-16s in their inventories. The Falcon-up, Falcon Star and MLU modifications of a total of 17Block 15 the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) F-16s

are being performed by TAI. The PO-III program of theTuAF includes the prototype development and

verification processes of a total of 10 TuAF F-16s in three different blocks, and the manufacture of fully-

verified modification kits. TAI also selected for themodernization of Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft.


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TRAINING AIRCRAFT

Turkish Primary And Basic Trainer Aircraft (HRKU)

Within the Turkish Primary and Basic Trainer Aircraft(HRKU) program; the design, development, testing,verification, manufacturing and civil certification of anindigenous training aircraft is going to be performed.

HRKU will be designed and certified in accordancewith EASA CS 23 standard.

HRKU is going to have night and day missioncapability, tandem seating and a single turboprop

engine. With this aircraft, general purpose, instrumentflight, navigation and formation training phases will berealized. In order to realize these training stages; the

aircraft shall have the standard aircraft systems, cabinpressurization, escape system, oxygen system.

Technical Specifications of HRKU:Cruise Speed.................................................................................> 250ktsMaximum Speed................................................................................311ktsTake-off Weight...............................................................................3,000kgEngine Power ....................................................................................1,600hpG Limits.......................................................................................+7G / -3.5GClimb................................................................................15,000ft in 5 min.

Seating Configuration.............................................Stepped tandemPressurization............................................................................................... YesAnti-G System.............................................................................................. YesOBOGS................................................................................................................ Yes0/0 Ejection Seat........................................................................................ YesAvionics................................................................................................All digital

ATAK Program

With the aim of providing the Turkish Land ForcesCommand with 51 firm and 41 optional Attack/Tactical

Reconnaissance, helicopters will be customizedaccording to user needs, produced and provided with

integrated logistics support. TAI will be the primecontractor in the ATAK Helicopter Program.

Under the ATAK Program, TAI, which is the primecontractor, is not only the only source of the productionof whole body in the world, but also owner of the idea

of new configuration helicopter as well as finalassembly and flight operations. TAI has the right to sell the helicopter all world countries expect Italy and the

UK.

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UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES(UAVs)

Remote Controlled Target Drones (Turna and Keklik)

Two types of target drones, as well as their launchersand ground equipment, were designed and produced to

meet the firing/target tracking requirements of theTurkish Armed Forces (TAF) artillery unitis.

The development of the Firing Target Drone Turna and the Tracking Target Drone Keklik, which are the first

Turkish designed and produced target drones that are in the inventory of TAF, is ongoing. TAIs Standard Target

Drone System - Turna/S has proven its operationalflexibility, low risk and cost effectivity with live firings in

real operational environment. With the accumulatedexperience and feedback received from the user, a newgeneration aerial target system, designated as Turna/G

was developed. Turna/G, which can not onlyautonomously operate beyond visual range, but also

track pre-defined courses, can also be monitored andcommanded through a ground control station.

Turkish Indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance(MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) TIHA

TIHA system includes improving a prototype of Turkishindigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to meet the

requirements of Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) for estimation and observation. The indigenous TIHA

system is completely designed by Turkish engineersand also various sub-contractor companies working on

this program. The TIHA system, which is still beingdeveloped will have capabilities such as estimation,

observation, immobile/mobile target detection,identification, definition, tracking and real time image

information.

Mini UAV

Bayraktar Mini UAV Systems have been designed andmanufactured by the KaleKalp/Bayraktar Partnership

with the maximum use of local infrastructure andcapabilities.

Each System comprises: Four Bayraktar Mini UAVplatforms, Two Ground Control Stations, Two Data

Terminals, Four CCD or CMOS Colour Day Camerasand Two IR Night Cameras. Powered by two electric

engines, the Bayraktar Mini UAV can operate at a

distance of up to 15 km and loiter over the target areafor almost 6o minutes. Equipped with an INS/GPS-aidednavigation system, the air vehicle can climb to 12,ooo

ft, but its operational altitude is 2,ooo ft.

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