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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

The first overseas delivery of Turkey's T129 ATAK, an advanced attack and tactical reconnaissance helicopter, was made to the Philippine Air Force.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

The Turkish defense industry has exported armored vehicles, ammo, pistol and night vision binocular so far.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

The two countries have signed an agreement for six ATAK helicopters in 2020.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

With the successful completion of the acceptance and testing activities, the first two helicopters entered the Philippine Air Force inventory.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

As part of the second package of ATAK helicopters, a draft price offer was given to the Philippines and negotiations were started.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

Developed with national capabilities for meeting the attack helicopter needs of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), ATAK stands out as the most effective attack helicopter in its class.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

The T129 ATAK is a next-generation, tandem and two-seat, twin-engine helicopter specifically designed for attack and reconnaissance.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

Since the first delivery of ATAK to the TAF in 2014, more than 70 units have been produced so far.

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Philippine Air Force receives Turkish advanced attack helicopter

ATAK, which can fly for three hours and has a take-off weight of five tons, successfully performs tasks such as attack, precision engagement, armed reconnaissance, armed support, armed protection, destruction of air defense systems, and residential area combat.