Turkey, Pakistan ink deal for the sale of 30 Turkish attack helicopters
July 13, 2018
ANKARA
Turkey and Pakistan have inked a deal for the sale of 30 Turkish-made T129 ATAK helicopters, which is the largest single export in the history of Turkish defense industry.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the producer of T129 ATAK, successfully concluded negotiations with Pakistan Defense Production Ministry for the sale, Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretariat said in a statement on July 13.
The deal also includes support on logistics, spare parts, education and ammunition.
Designed in two types with close air support and multi-task mission features, T129 ATAK can undertake high-altitude missions with heavy artillery.
Equipped with at least 76 rockets for close air support and advanced electronic war armaments, ATAK uses “Mızrak” anti-tank missiles and laser-guided missile system called “Cirit” that have also been locally produced.
Turkey has been lobbying to sell the T129 to Pakistan since 2014 to replace its aging AH-1F fleet.
Turkey, Pakistan ink deal for the sale of 30 Turkish attack helicopters | hurriyetdailynews.com
From kokpit.aero
The first helicopter is expected to be delivered in 3-4 months, with the whole program involving 30 helicopters to be completed in 2.5 years.
July 13, 2018
ANKARA
Turkey and Pakistan have inked a deal for the sale of 30 Turkish-made T129 ATAK helicopters, which is the largest single export in the history of Turkish defense industry.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the producer of T129 ATAK, successfully concluded negotiations with Pakistan Defense Production Ministry for the sale, Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretariat said in a statement on July 13.
The deal also includes support on logistics, spare parts, education and ammunition.
Designed in two types with close air support and multi-task mission features, T129 ATAK can undertake high-altitude missions with heavy artillery.
Equipped with at least 76 rockets for close air support and advanced electronic war armaments, ATAK uses “Mızrak” anti-tank missiles and laser-guided missile system called “Cirit” that have also been locally produced.
Turkey has been lobbying to sell the T129 to Pakistan since 2014 to replace its aging AH-1F fleet.
Turkey, Pakistan ink deal for the sale of 30 Turkish attack helicopters | hurriyetdailynews.com
From kokpit.aero
The first helicopter is expected to be delivered in 3-4 months, with the whole program involving 30 helicopters to be completed in 2.5 years.
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