2691 x 4050 px | 22,8 x 34,3 cm | 9 x 13,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
14 luglio 2014
Ubicazione:
Farnborough, Hants, UK
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The TAI/AgustaWestland T129 is an attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta. The T129 was developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), with AgustaWestland as the primary partner. The helicopter is designed for hot and high environments. 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 high-tech avionics and weapon systems onto the combat proven AgustaWestland A129 airframe, with upgraded engines, transmission and rotor blades. It is in use by the Turkish Army, and is being offered to other air forces. The Turkish Army formally inducted the first nine T-129 helicopters into service in May 2014. The models are EDH versions, a less advanced interim variant to replace some AH-1 helicopters before the T-129B variant enters service. According to news reports Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Jordan, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, The Gambia, United Arab Emirates, and the Philippines have shown interest in the T-129. In 2011, Saudi Arabia asked Turkey to enter a tender to produce attack helicopters for the Saudi Air Force. In July 2012, it was report that the Philippines received an offer from Italy for AgustaWestland attack helicopters (either A129 or T129). In January 2013, a media report stated that South Korea's attack helicopter competition had the T129 in the final three bidders with the Bell AH-1Z Viper and the Boeing AH-64 Apache. However, the AH-64E Apache was chosen in April 2013.Media reports in February 2013 indicated Azerbaijan had ordered 60 T-129 helicopters, however it was later denied by TAI. TAI hopes to launch talks for the sale of the T-129 to the Libyan National Army.
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