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TF-X

NATIONAL COMBAT AIRCRAFT

With the TF-X Project, the aim is for the
Air Force Command to meet its combat
aircraft requirements after the 2030s
with an original domestic design model.
The objective, therefore, is to complete
the original design activities using the
domestic industry at a maximum level.
The first flight is planned to be carried
out in 2023 and it is aimed to complete
the prototype of the aircraft in the
meantime.
A contract has been signed with our
national aviation company TUSAŞ (TAI)
for the “Preliminary Design” activities of
Phase I of Term I of the Project and the
necessary activities are under wayin
line with the project schedule.

ATAK

RECONNAISSANCE AND TACTICAL ATTACK HELICOPTER

With the ATAK Project, the objective is to produce
and bring into service the Reconnaissance and
Tactical Attack Helicopter required by the Land
Forces Command.
Thereunder, Agusta Westland design A129 body with
the upgraded engines, drive train and tail rotors
in line with the requirements of the Turkish Armed
Forces and also equipped with national avionics and
weapon systems makes the resulting T129 the most
effective attack helicopter in its class in the world.
The T129 ATAK Helicopter is designed in two types
for close air support and multi-purpose missions:
Designed for close air support missions, the T129A
are equipped with up to 76 each 70 mm unguided
missiles and a 20-mm gun with 500-round capacity.
The T129B helicopter, on the other hand, is equipped
with the most modern electronic warfare equipment
for multi-purpose missions and can be operated
with8 UMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, 12 guided
CIRIT rockets, 2 STINGERs and 500 rounds for the
automatic gun.
Our ATAK Helicopters that are produced by
TUSAŞ (TAI) within the framework of the Project
implemented by our Undersecretariat were first
delivered in 2014 and production and delivery
activities are still in progress.
Our helicopters in the inventory of the Turkish
Armed Forces effectively fulfill their expected tasks.

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