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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][3]

T929 ATAK 2
Atak 2 model introduced at Teknofest 2019
Role	Heavy attack helicopter Type of aircraft
National origin	Turkey
Manufacturer	Turkish Aerospace Industries[1]
First flight	2023 (planned)[2]
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.[4][5]

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.[6]

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.[7][8]

It is being developed to meet a need for a heavy attack helicopter for the Turkish Land Forces[9] and a requirement from the Turkish Navy to operate from the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship (LHD).[10][11]

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.[12][2]

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.[6]

The heavy class helicopter[13] can be tasked with air-to-ground combat, air-to-air combat, armed reconnaissance surveillance and close air support (CAS) operations.[3]

Engines

The T929 Atak 2 will be powered by two 2,500 horsepower turboshaft engines.[14][15] 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.[2][12][13][15]

Specifications

Data from:[16][17][18]
General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Max takeoff weight: 10,000 kg (22,046 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × TV3-117 turboshaft engines[14], 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

• 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[19]
    • 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)

See also

• TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK
• Leonardo Helicopters AW249
• TAI T625 Gökbey
• TAI T629

References

External links

• TAI T-929 ATAK-2 Official Website

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