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TAI tests first attack copter

September 01-15, 2011

Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) announced the successful first flight of the first T129 prototype, produced at TAI’s facilities in Ankara, Turkey.

The first flight, conducted by TAI’s test pilots, of T129 “P6” prototype helicopter was successfully completed at TAI’s facilities in Akinci (Ankara). The ATAK programme was initiated with the aim to meet the attack/tactical reconnaissance helicopter requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLF) by the integration of high-tech avionic equipment, hardware and software, which will be developed in Turkey. The first flight of the P6 prototype marks an important milestone in the ATAK Program such that being the first of a total of three T129 prototypes to be assembled in Turkey, it shows the level of technology achieved by TAI.

TAI is the centre of technology in design, development, manufacturing, integration of aerospace systems, modernisation and after sales support in Turkey. Located in Ankara – Turkey, TAI’s modern aircraft facilities are furnished with high technology machinery and equipment that provide extensive manufacturing capabilities.