TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK

TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK
Country	Turkey & Italia
Role	Attack helicopter
First flight	28 September 2009
Built	75+

The TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK is a twin-engine, tandem seat, multi-role, all-weather attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform. 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 conditions. The ATAK programme was begun to meet the Turkish Armed Forces’ requirements for an attack and tactical reconnaissance helicopter. 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. It is in use by the Turkish Army and other services including the Turkish Gendarmerie.

Source: TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK on Wikipedia

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General Characteristics

The T129 ATAK (Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter) is a twin-engine, tandem-seat, multi-role attack helicopter developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and AgustaWestland (now Leonardo), based on the A129 Mangusta.

Property	Value (T129 ATAK)
Role	Multi-Role Attack, Reconnaissance
Manufacturer	TAI / AgustaWestland (Leonardo)
Maiden Flight	September 2009
Crew	2 (Pilot and Co-Pilot/Gunner in tandem seats)
Maximum Take-Off Weight	5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
Design Focus	Optimized for “hot and high” conditions and rough geography.

Powerplant and Performance

Powerplant: Two LHTEC CTS800-4A turboshaft engines.
Power Output: 1,014 kW (1,361 hp) each.
Maximum Cruise Speed: 269 km/h (167 mph / 145 knots).
Range: 561 km (349 miles).
Ferry Range: 1,000 km (620 miles).
Service Ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft).
Engine Control: Features Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for efficient operation.

Armament and Avionics

Cannon: One M197 20 mm three-barrel rotary cannon (500 rounds) mounted on a nose turret.
Hardpoints: Four underwing hardpoints with a total payload capacity of 1,200 kg.
Anti-Tank Missiles: Roketsan UMTAS (Long Range Anti-Tank Missile System).
Guided Rockets: Roketsan Cirit 70 mm Laser Guided Rockets (LGR).
Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-92 Stinger (ATAS).
Avionics: Integrated survivability suite including Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Laser Warning System, and flare/chaff dispensers.