T129 ATAK
Type: Attack Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Turkey
Manufacturer: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
Overview
The TAI T129 ATAK is a twin-engine attack helicopter developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries based on the AgustaWestland A129 Mangusta. Significantly redesigned with Turkish-developed mission systems, it features indigenous ASELSAN avionics, electro-optical targeting systems, and integration with Turkish-made munitions including the UMTAS anti-tank missile and CIRIT laser-guided rocket.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| range | 561 km |
| ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| engines | 2x LHTEC CTS800-4A |
| sensors | ASELSAN CATS FLIR/TV targeting |
| armament | 20mm turret cannon, UMTAS, CIRIT, Stinger |
| max_speed | 278 km/h |
| max_weight | 5,000 kg |
Operators
- Türkiye
- Philippines
- Nigeria
- Somalia
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