TAI T929 ATAK 2
Turkish attack helicopter
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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 at both day and night.[1][5]
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| T929 ATAK 2 | |
|---|---|
| Atak 2 model introduced at Teknofest 2019 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Heavy attack helicopter |
| National origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries[1] |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary user | Turkish Army (intended) |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2026 (planned) |
| First flight | 28 April 2023[2][3][4] |
| 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 Defence 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 Defence 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
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)
- Endurance: 40° / +50°C Temperature and Icing Condition
- Service ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)
Armament
- Guns: 1× 30x113 mm VENOM LR main gun[22]
- Hardpoints: 6 with a capacity of up to 1,500 kg , with provisions to carry combinations of:
- Rockets:
- Missiles:
- UMTAS: UMTAS and L-UMTAS anti-tank missiles
- Cirit: 70 mm guided missile used against lightly armored / unarmored targets[23]
- PorSav or Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS) or Air-to-Air Mistral (ATAM) or Bozdoğan or AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles (at least one of these)
- Rockets:
Avionics
[24]
- 4-Axis Autopilot
- Modular Avionics Architecture
- Target Detection Radar
- Target Detection System
- Helmet-Integrated Imaging System