Turkish Aerospace Industries, TAI, the producer of T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter is pleased to announce the signing of MOUs with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO which took place on TAI’s stand at MPSO Kielce on September 01, 2015. The T129 ATAK is a candidate for the KRUK Program of the Polish Armed Forces.
Industry partners and the Polish media were present at TAI’s MOU signing with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO during a reception held at TAI’s stand at MSPO on 1st September 2015. The MOUs cover bilateral cooperation between the companies in relation to introducing T129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter to the Polish Armed Forces.
This was the third key event of the T129 ATAK Poland Roadshow. Earlier, the helicopter made its demonstration flights in Poland at Radom Air Show on 22nd and 23rd August and on 28th August at Warsaw-Babice Airport.
T129 ATAK is on display again at TAI’s stand at MSPO Kielce during the days of September 01-04, 2015.
T129 ATAK, Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter is a new generation, tandem two-seat, twin engine helicopter, specifically designed for attack and reconnaissance purposes. T129 ATAK incorporates a totally new system philosophy, with new engines (LHTEC CTS 800-4A), new avionics, electro-optics and weapon systems, a modified airframe, upgraded drive train and new tail rotor. T129 ATAK has been optimized to meet and exceed the performance requirements of the most challenging geographical and environmental conditions.
The first fleet of T129 ATAK Helicopters has already been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces and is in service supporting the missions of the Turkish Army. As an integral member of the NATO Alliance, the Turkish Armed Forces have always been at the leading edge of innovative defense technology. With the strong endorsement of the Turkish Armed Forces, international interest on T129 ATAK as a superior alternative attack helicopter is expected to intensify.
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