Turkey Announced First 5 TAI T-129 Atak Choppers Ready For Combat
TAI T-129 Atak choppers (Photo by Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.)
The Turkish General Staff has announced that the first five attack and tactical reconnaissance helicopters have been added to its arsenal during a presentation of the choppers to the press.
The first five choppers were presented to the public at the Turkish Army Aviation Command located in Güvercinlik Military Airport in Ankara. Speaking to the press on Friday, Lt. Col. Ayd?n Lafç? said fiveATAK T-129 choppers were delivered to the General Staff after test flights were conducted by the Land Forces Command over the past four-and-a-half months. “Five choppers have been added to the arsenal of the General Staff. In the coming weeks, another four choppers will be added,” Lafç? said.
After a brief introduction of the specifications of the ATAK T129, there were demonstration flights, which received the thumbs up from spectators. The choppers, which will be stationed in Ankara, will take to the field to engage in fights against terrorists in the future.
“The choppers can carry 76 missiles, among which include antitank missiles. Important components of the choppers, such as security and defense systems, were also produced locally,” he added.
Source: 20. 10. 2014 (asian-defence.net)
