TAI T929 ATAK 2

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 2
Atak 2 model introduced at Teknofest 2019
Role Heavy attack helicopter
National origin Turkey
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries[1]
First flight 28 April 2023[2][3][4]
Introduction 2025 (planned)
Status Under development
Primary user Turkish Army (intended)
Developed from TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK
TAI T625 Gökbey

The Atak 2 will incorporate some sub-systems and components developed under T129 and the T625 Gökbey helicopter projects.[6][7]

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.[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

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]

Engines

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

Data 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) 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

See also

References
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  3. https://www.defenceturk.net/atak-ii-agir-sinif-taarruz-helikopteri-ilk-kez-havalandi
  4. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/our-first-clear-look-at-turkeys-new-t929-heavy-attack-helicopter
  5. SABAH, DAILY (2021-06-29). "Turkish Aerospace, Motor Sich ink deal for heavy-class helicopter engines". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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  15. SABAH, DAILY (2021-03-15). "Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its heavy class attack helicopters". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  16. "Turkish Aerospace buys Ukrainian engines for Atak – Shephard Media". www.shephardmedia.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  17. "TV3-117VMA-SBM1V Series 1 – 1000 – 3000hp turboshaft by MOTOR SICH, JSC | AeroExpo". www.aeroexpo.online. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  18. GDC (2021-07-06). "Turkish TAI, Motor Sich ink deal for Atak 2 helicopter engines". Global Defense Corp. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  19. "Ağır Sınıf Taarruz Helikopteri ATAK-II'nin motorları Ukrayna'dan gelecek" (in Turkish). 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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  22. "CIRIT 2.75″ LASER GUIDED MISSILE". roketsan.com.tr. Roketsan. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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