Test pilot Cassioli regained enough control to steer away from residential area before crashing; the crew escaped without serious injuries.

Along with new generation mission equipments, superior payload and operational capabilities the helicopter is expected to bring dynamism to world market & Turkey pic.twitter.com/NyuyvR68rQ, Turkey Launches Full-Scale Development of the ATAK-2 Attack Helicopter, (Source: Defense-Aerospace.com; posted Feb 26, 2019). One target was to replace the turreted gun with a locally built version. Lorenza said "they can only get less than 10, maybe eight of that (T129)" according to their budget.pic.twitter.com/aXe7uFuga1", "Turkey, Philippines sign MoU for T129 combat helicopter purchase", Turkish ATAK, Black Hawk Choppers In Philippines' Biggest Ever Military Buy In 2019, "Purchase of T129 ATAK Falls Through, What's Next for the Attack Helicopter project of PAF? The Undersecretariat for Defense Industries will adjust the contract in accordance. [44] On 29 November 2018, Chief of Public Affairs Arsenio Andolong of the Philippines' Department of National Defense told Jane's Defence Industry that the T129 was recommended for the Philippine Air Force. [56][57][58] As part of this process, 3 T129s of Turkish Land Forces took part in the Pakistan Day Parade on 23 March 2018.

[16] Under the agreement, Turkey has full marketing and intellectual property rights for the T129 platform; Turkey can export also the platform to third party nations, excluding Italy and the United Kingdom. They are capable of firing laser-guided rockets and missiles.

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The new helicopter is to be named ATAK-II.

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The T129 was developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) with partner AgustaWestland.The helicopter is designed for advanced attack and reconnaissance missions in hot and high environments and rough geography in both day and night … An optional 40 further T129 helicopters will be produced if necessary. An optional 40 further T129 helicopters will be produced if necessary. [34], In 2013, media reports claimed that the first batch of helicopters delivered to Turkish Army for trials did not meet the requirements of the contract, specifically in terms of "vibration, balance, weight". Turkey seeks replacement for US-withheld helicopter engines in $1.5bn export deal", "T129 Atak helikopteri Brezilya'daki ilk uçuş gösterisini yaptı", "Qatar to buy Turkish attack helicopters", "Turkey close to receiving first interim T129 attack helicopters", "T129 filosu 54 helikoptere çıktı, kaç ATAK daha verilecek?
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[59][60] On 25 May 2018, it was reported that Pakistan signed an agreement with Turkey to procure 30 T129s. The heavy class attack helicopter project has been signed with TAI.
by Jon Grevatt . 26-28. [21] The T129 features a 20 mm gatling-style cannon in a nose turret. Read the full article via the [50], In January 2013, a media report stated that South Korea's attack helicopter competition included the T129 in the final three bidders with the Bell AH-1Z Viper and the Boeing AH-64 Apache.

During the hover test, T129 P1 lost its tail rotor at 15,000 feet. [39] Delivery of the final EDH-standard T129s took place on 31 July 2015. [66], Data from AgustaWestland T129 data,[74] others[75][76], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, Attack and armed reconnaissance helicopter. Pakistan is to begin talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters). Pakistan is to begin talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters). “The DND will push through with the acquisition of the T129 ATAK offered by Turkish Aerospace,” said Andolong, adding, “We will require [Turkey] to commit to certain guarantees before proceeding with the acquisition.” Andolong said the required guarantees would be in response to concerns in Manila over the export-availability of the platform.

The remaining 50 helicopters will be delivered to the Turkish Army.

[25], In 2007, it was reported that one helicopter will be kept by the Turkish Ministry of Defense and used as a test-bed for systems development.

[23][24] MILDAR was successfully completed in February 2012.

The T129 is the result of the integration of Turkish-developed avionics, airframe modifications, and weapon systems onto the AgustaWestland A129 airframe, with upgraded engines, transmission and rotor blades.

On 7 September 2007, a $1.2 billion contract was signed. Phase 2 is also intended to increase the helicopter’s payload, allowing it to carry more weapons and self-protection systems, and indigenous content has been increased. Savunma ve Havacılık (Defence and Aerospace) magazine.

[37], ATAK-II made its first flight on 13 November 2019.