MKEK-4

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MKEK-4 Uğur
THK15.jpg
General information
TypeTrainer
National origin Turkey
Manufacturer MKEK
Primary users Turkish Air Force
Number built57

The MKEK-4 Uğur (Turkish: "Luck") was a basic trainer aircraft which was used by the Turkish Air Force between 1955-1963. Originally developed as the THK-15, in total 57 Uğurs were produced in Turkey, all of which were used in the Turkish AF Flight School except three which were donated to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

Contents

Operators

Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey

Specifications

Data from Lucky or Not?, [1] Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1958-59, [2] Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1955-56 [3]

General characteristics

Performance

192 km/h (119 mph; 104 kn) maximum cruise

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References

  1. Nikolajsen Air Enthusiast May–August 1987, p. 70–72
  2. Bridgman, Leonard, ed. (1958). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1958-59. London: Jane's All the World's Aircraft Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 248.
  3. Bridgman, Leonard, ed. (1955). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1955-56. London: Jane's All the World's Aircraft Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 210.