TAI T929 ATAK 2

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T929 ATAK 2
TAI ATAK-2 Teknofest2019 (1).jpg
Atak 2 model introduced at Teknofest 2019
Role Heavy attack helicopter
National origin Turkey
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries[1]
First flight 2023 (planned)[2]
Status Under development
Primary user Turkish Army (intended)
Developed from T-129

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.[1][3]

The Atak 2 will incorporate some sub-systems and components developed under T129 and the T625 Gökbey helicopter projects.[4][5]

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.[6]

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.[7][8]

It is being developed to meet a need for a heavy attack helicopter for the Turkish Land Forces[9] and a requirement from the Turkish Navy to operate from the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship (LHD).[10][11]

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.[12][2]

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.[6]

The heavy class helicopter[13] can be tasked with air-to-ground combat, air-to-air combat, armed reconnaissance surveillance and close air support (CAS) operations.[3]

Engines[]

The T929 Atak 2 will be powered by two 2,500 horsepower turboshaft engines.[14][15] 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.[2][12][13][15]

Specifications[]

L-UMTAS (upper) and UMTAS (lower) missiles displayed on helicopter pylon
Cirit launcher with four missiles, Kyiv, 2019 01

Data from:[16][17][18]
General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Max takeoff weight: 10,000 kg (22,046 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × TV3-117 turboshaft engines[14], 1,864.25 kW (2,500.00 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 318 km/h (198 mph, 172 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 314 km/h (195 mph, 170 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)

Armament

  • Guns: 1× 30 mm cannon
  • Hardpoints: 6 with a capacity of up to 1,500 kg , with provisions to carry combinations of:

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ a b c SABAH, DAILY (2021-03-15). "Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its heavy class attack helicopters". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  3. ^ a b SABAH, DAILY (2021-06-29). "Turkish Aerospace, Motor Sich ink deal for heavy-class helicopter engines". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  4. ^ "ATAK-II Contract Signed for the New Heavy Class Attack Helicopter". www.defenceturkey.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  5. ^ "Turkey's unmanned attack helicopter exhibited for first time". TRT World. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. ^ a b Turnbull, Grant. "Turkey Launches Heavy Attack Helicopter". Aviation International News. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  7. ^ "T129 Multi-Role Combat Helicopter – Airforce Technology". www.airforce-technology.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  8. ^ "Turkish Armed Forces Takes Delivery of T129 ATAK Helicopter". HeliHub.com. 2014-06-12. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  9. ^ "ATAK 2 Helikopteri" (in Turkish). 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  10. ^ Sutton, H. I. "Turkey's New Assault Carrier Will Transform Navy". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  11. ^ SABAH, DAILY (2021-03-25). "Turkey's TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in global 1st". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  12. ^ a b "The new Turkish combat helicopters T929 Atak 2 will have Ukrainian turbines". meta-defense.fr. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  13. ^ a b "Turkish Aerospace buys Ukrainian engines for Atak – Shephard Media". www.shephardmedia.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  14. ^ a b "TV3-117VMA-SBM1V Series 1 – 1000 – 3000hp turboshaft by MOTOR SICH, JSC | AeroExpo". www.aeroexpo.online. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  15. ^ a b GDC (2021-07-06). "Turkish TAI, Motor Sich ink deal for Atak 2 helicopter engines". Global Defense Corp. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  16. ^ "Ağır Sınıf Taarruz Helikopteri ATAK-II'nin motorları Ukrayna'dan gelecek" (in Turkish). 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  17. ^ "Multirole Heavy Helicopter Information Brochure" (PDF). tusas.com. Turkish Aerospace Industries. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  18. ^ "Ukrainian Engine for Turkey's ATAK 2 Helicopter". defenseworld.net. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  19. ^ "CIRIT 2.75″ LASER GUIDED MISSILE". roketsan.com.tr. Roketsan. Retrieved 2021-07-21.

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