T-129 / DAVID BISCOVE
2021-04-29 17:48
Guide: According to a report by CNN on April 26, Turkey has chosen Ukraine Motorsic as the engine supplier for its attack helicopter ATAK-II, and the relevant contract has been signed.
Turkey chose the engine from a Ukrainian manufacturer because of the lack of substitutes for the domestic manufacturer.
Temel Kotil, general manager of the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) company, called Ukraine a sibling country, and also pointed out that due to embargoes or sanctions, if you choose a Western supplier you may also encounter problems, but choose a Ukrainian supplier There will be no such risks.
The development of Turkish attack helicopters began in 2019. The ATAK-II helicopter is a heavy combat helicopter, a mass of 11 tons, its carrying capacity will allow the transport of 1.5 tons of weapons and ammunition, its configuration includes 2 turboshaft engines, a double cockpit and modern electronic warfare equipment.
Currently, TAI is assembling a licensed version of the Italian AW129 helicopter, which weighs 5 tons.
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