TAI T929 ATAK 2
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The TAI T929 ATAK 2 is a twin-engine, heavy attack helicopter under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries. The helicopter is designed for attack, electronic warfare and reconnaissance missions in all-weather environments in both day and night conditions.
The Atak 2 will incorporate some sub-systems and components developed under T129 and the T625 Gökbey helicopter projects.
Development
In November 2018, the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSB) initiated the heavy-class Atak 2 helicopter comparable to Boeing AH-64 Apache for Turkish military and potential export markets. In February 2020, the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSB) signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries to develop the helicopter for an undisclosed value.
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing the T929 Atak 2 helicopter using industrial experience gained through the joint T129 Attack helicopter project between Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Italian Leonardo Company.
It is being developed to meet a need for a heavy attack helicopter for the Turkish Land Forces and a requirement from the Turkish Navy to operate from the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship (LHD).
Design
The T929 helicopter features tandem seats, asymmetrical weapons bay, high ammunition capacity, low infrared (IR) signature, digital cockpit, ballistic protection, improved avionics, electronic warfare and countermeasure capability.
The helicopter will be fitted with a nose-mounted forward-looking infrared (FLIR) turret that includes target-tracking functionality. The helicopter will also feature electronic warfare systems such as infrared/ultraviolet missile-warning sensors and a tail-mounted directed-infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system to jam heat-seeking missiles.
The heavy class helicopter can be tasked with air-to-ground combat, air-to-air combat, armed reconnaissance surveillance and close air support (CAS) operations.
= Engines =
The T929 Atak 2 will be powered by two 2,500 horsepower turboshaft engines. Turkish TAI has signed an agreement with Ukraine's Motor Sich to supply fourteen TV3-117 engines for its developmental ATAK 2 heavy attack helicopter.
Specifications
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|guns=1× 30x113 mm VENOM LR main gun{{cite web | url=https://www.savunmasanayist.com/canik-ve-aei-systems-30mm-venom-lrda-teslimata-basliyor/ | title=CANiK ve AEI Systems 30mm VENOM LR'da teslimata başlıyor | SavunmaSanayiST | date=29 March 2024 }}
|hardpoints=6 with a capacity of up to 1,500 kg
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- UMTAS: UMTAS and L-UMTAS anti-tank missiles
- Cirit: 70 mm guided missile used against lightly armored / unarmored targets
- PorSav or Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS) or Air-to-Air Mistral (ATAM) or Bozdoğan or AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles (at least one of these)
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See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.tusas.com/en/products/new-projects/original-development/multirole-heavy-combat-helicopter TAI T-929 ATAK-2 Official Website]
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