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][5]
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.[8]
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.[9][10]
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.[14][15]
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.[8]
The heavy class helicopter[16] can be tasked with air-to-ground combat, air-to-air combat, armed reconnaissance surveillance and close air support (CAS) operations.[5]
Enginesedit
The T929 Atak 2 will be powered by two 2,500 horsepower turboshaft engines.[17][18] 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.[15][14][16][18]
Specificationsedit
L-UMTAS (upper) and UMTAS (lower) missiles displayed on helicopter pylonCirit launcher with four missiles, Kyiv, 2019 01
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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 1 5 T929 ATAK 2Atak 2 model introduced at Teknofest 2019Role Heavy attack helicopterNational origin TurkeyManufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries 1 First flight 28 April 2023 2 3 4 Introduction 2025 planned Status Under developmentPrimary user Turkish Army intended Developed from TAI AgustaWestland T129 ATAKTAI T625 GokbeyThe Atak 2 will incorporate some sub systems and components developed under T129 and the T625 Gokbey helicopter projects 6 7 Contents 1 Development 2 Design 2 1 Engines 3 Specifications 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDevelopment editIn 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 8 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 9 10 It is being developed to meet a need for a heavy attack helicopter for the Turkish Land Forces 11 and a requirement from the Turkish Navy to operate from the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship LHD 12 13 Design editThe 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 14 15 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 8 The heavy class helicopter 16 can be tasked with air to ground combat air to air combat armed reconnaissance surveillance and close air support CAS operations 5 Engines edit The T929 Atak 2 will be powered by two 2 500 horsepower turboshaft engines 17 18 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 15 14 16 18 Specifications edit nbsp L UMTAS upper and UMTAS lower missiles displayed on helicopter pylon nbsp Cirit launcher with four missiles Kyiv 2019 01Data from 19 20 21 General characteristics Crew 2 Max takeoff weight 10 000 kg 22 046 lb Powerplant 2 TV3 117 turboshaft engines 17 1 864 25 kW 2 500 00 hp eachPerformance 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 Rockets 70 mm 2 75 in unguided rockets such as MKE FFAR Hydra 70 CRV7 Missiles UMTAS UMTAS and L UMTAS anti tank missiles Cirit 70 mm guided missile used against lightly armored unarmored targets 22 PorSav or Air to Air Stinger ATAS or Air to Air Mistral ATAM or Bozdogan or AIM 9 Sidewinder anti aircraft missiles at least one of these See also editTAI AgustaWestland T129 ATAK Leonardo Helicopters AW249 TAI T625 Gokbey TAI T629References edit a b Multirole Heavy Combat Helicopter TAI www tusas com Retrieved 2021 07 27 https www savunmasanayist com atak 2 agir sinif taarruz helikopteri ilk ucusunu yapti https www defenceturk net atak ii agir sinif taarruz helikopteri ilk kez havalandi https www thedrive com the war zone our first clear look at turkeys new t929 heavy attack helicopter a b SABAH DAILY 2021 06 29 Turkish Aerospace Motor Sich ink deal for heavy class helicopter engines Daily Sabah Retrieved 2021 07 27 ATAK II Contract Signed for the New Heavy Class Attack Helicopter www defenceturkey com Retrieved 2021 07 16 Turkey s unmanned attack helicopter exhibited for first time TRT World Retrieved 2021 07 16 a b Turnbull Grant Turkey Launches Heavy Attack Helicopter Aviation International News Retrieved 2021 07 19 T129 Multi Role Combat Helicopter Airforce Technology www airforce technology com Retrieved 2021 07 16 Turkish Armed Forces Takes Delivery of T129 ATAK Helicopter HeliHub com 2014 06 12 Retrieved 2021 07 16 ATAK 2 Helikopteri in Turkish 2020 05 09 Retrieved 2021 07 27 Sutton H I Turkey s New Assault Carrier Will Transform Navy Forbes Retrieved 2021 07 19 SABAH DAILY 2021 03 25 Turkey s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land takeoff in global 1st Daily Sabah Retrieved 2021 07 19 a b The new Turkish combat helicopters T929 Atak 2 will have Ukrainian turbines meta defense fr 2021 03 16 Retrieved 2021 07 16 a b SABAH DAILY 2021 03 15 Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its heavy class attack helicopters Daily Sabah Retrieved 2021 07 16 a b Turkish Aerospace buys Ukrainian engines for Atak Shephard Media www shephardmedia com Retrieved 2021 07 16 a b TV3 117VMA SBM1V Series 1 1000 3000hp turboshaft by MOTOR SICH JSC AeroExpo www aeroexpo online Retrieved 2021 07 19 a b GDC 2021 07 06 Turkish TAI Motor Sich ink deal for Atak 2 helicopter engines Global Defense Corp Retrieved 2021 07 19 Agir Sinif Taarruz Helikopteri ATAK II nin motorlari Ukrayna dan gelecek in Turkish 2021 03 14 Retrieved 2021 07 27 Multirole Heavy Helicopter Information Brochure PDF tusas com Turkish Aerospace Industries Retrieved 2021 07 27 Ukrainian Engine for Turkey s ATAK 2 Helicopter defenseworld net 2021 03 16 Retrieved 2021 07 27 CIRIT 2 75 LASER GUIDED MISSILE roketsan com tr Roketsan Retrieved 2021 07 21 External links editTAI T 929 ATAK 2 Official Website Retrieved from https en 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