Turkey likely to sell AgusaWestland T129 Atak Helicopters to Pakistan

[Zarvan]

T129 Atak Helicopters

Turkey will possibly sell its T129 helicopters, which were acquired from AugustaWestland, to Pakistan.

Speaking at an event hosted by İstanbul Düşünce Vakfı (Istanbul Thought Foundation), Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil said that TAI is actively working to land a T-129 sale with Pakistan, Milliyet reported this week.

A T-129 was sent to Pakistan for tests in June 2016, in which its hot-and-high and endurance capabilities were examined.

TAI is also capable of exporting the T-129, particularly its CTS800 turboshaft (developed by Honeywell and Rolls-Royce), indicating that the company has the requisite export licenses.

Kotil reportedly claimed that TAI “will sell [T-129s] to Pakistan in the coming months.”

TAI acquired the T-129 from AgustaWestland as part of the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) requirement for new attack helicopters in 2008. The platform’s production was entirely transferred to Turkey.

Aselsan and Roketsan are providing the T-129’s onboard electronics and munitions, respectively. The Turkish company Meteksan is testing a millimeter wave radar for the T-129.

TAI and the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) consider Pakistan as a major prospective client, one that can provide the T-129 a strong “reference” for the aircraft, TAI and the Turkish defence industry.

However, Pakistan’s ability to fund big-ticket defence hardware is relatively strained, henceforth, it requires prospective suppliers to sell on affordability and term-based financing.

SSM cited the lack of financing mechanisms as an obstacle to its big-ticket defence exports.

Turkey has offered to pilot financing with Pakistan as Turkey aims to become a defence and aerospace exporter.

Turkey has also agreed to extend a USD $400 million loan for Pakistan’s purchase of four MILGEM corvettes.

“Pakistan was satisfied with the T-129’s performance and weapons package (offered by Roketsan), and that it was upon Islamabad to call for formal negotiations,” TAI told MSI Turkish Defence Review during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), held in Karachi in November.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...129_Atak_Helicopters_to_Pakistan#.WJ09J1V97IU

 

[HariPrasad-1]

Ok. No issue. Pakistan can not afford these choppers in Numbers. Turkey can sell this to pakistan. India shall have LCH.

Actually this chopper is very good and Pakistan will have something worthy in its junk inventory.

 

[sthf]

However, Pakistan’s ability to fund big-ticket defence hardware is relatively strained, henceforth, it requires prospective suppliers to sell on affordability and term-based financing.

SSM cited the lack of financing mechanisms as an obstacle to its big-ticket defence exports.

That being said, it is a sophisticated platform and may suit Paki requirments better than rest.

 

[Kshatriya87]

T129 Atak Helicopters

Turkey will possibly sell its T129 helicopters, which were acquired from AugustaWestland, to Pakistan.

Speaking at an event hosted by İstanbul Düşünce Vakfı (Istanbul Thought Foundation), Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil said that TAI is actively working to land a T-129 sale with Pakistan, Milliyet reported this week.

A T-129 was sent to Pakistan for tests in June 2016, in which its hot-and-high and endurance capabilities were examined.

TAI is also capable of exporting the T-129, particularly its CTS800 turboshaft (developed by Honeywell and Rolls-Royce), indicating that the company has the requisite export licenses.

Kotil reportedly claimed that TAI “will sell [T-129s] to Pakistan in the coming months.”

TAI acquired the T-129 from AgustaWestland as part of the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) requirement for new attack helicopters in 2008. The platform’s production was entirely transferred to Turkey.

Aselsan and Roketsan are providing the T-129’s onboard electronics and munitions, respectively. The Turkish company Meteksan is testing a millimeter wave radar for the T-129.

TAI and the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) consider Pakistan as a major prospective client, one that can provide the T-129 a strong “reference” for the aircraft, TAI and the Turkish defence industry.

However, Pakistan’s ability to fund big-ticket defence hardware is relatively strained, henceforth, it requires prospective suppliers to sell on affordability and term-based financing.

SSM cited the lack of financing mechanisms as an obstacle to its big-ticket defence exports.

Turkey has offered to pilot financing with Pakistan as Turkey aims to become a defence and aerospace exporter.

Turkey has also agreed to extend a USD $400 million loan for Pakistan’s purchase of four MILGEM corvettes.

“Pakistan was satisfied with the T-129’s performance and weapons package (offered by Roketsan), and that it was upon Islamabad to call for formal negotiations,” TAI told MSI Turkish Defence Review during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), held in Karachi in November.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...129_Atak_Helicopters_to_Pakistan#.WJ09J1V97IU

That's what I'm talking about. The highlighted part.

 

[Kshatriya87]

That being said, it is a sophisticated platform and may suit Paki requirments better than rest.

LoL. I quoted the exact same thing.

 

[IndianHawk]

Turkey will possibly sell its T129 helicopters, which were acquired from AugustaWestland, to Pakistan.

So it's a second hand sell.
How old are these???

All 2008 made or some are latest

 

[Kshatriya87]

So it's a second hand sell.
How old are these???

All 2008 made or some are latest

Does it matter for pakistan? Anything free or cheap is welcome there.

 

[Hemu Vikram Aditya]

So it's a second hand sell.
How old are these???

All 2008 made or some are latest

pakis want every thing second hand they even wanted f16 second hand

 

[Kshatriya87]

pakis want every thing second hand they even wanted f16 second hand

that's what hurt them didn't it? Americans gave them F-16s without proper equipment and spares.

itne paise me itna hi milega

 

[Bornubus]

Good. Now Pakis should try liberate their High altitude territories like Qaid Post with its help which was forcefully occupied by India.

 

[Brood Father]

The way India is forcing Pakistan to increase their defence budget , the day is not far away when Pakistaniyon ke pass

Khane ko roti nahee hogi or pehenne ko kapra nahee hoga

 

[IndianHawk]

The way India is forcing Pakistan to increase their defence budget , the day is not far away when Pakistaniyon ke pass

Khane ko roti nahee hogi or pehenne ko kapra nahee hoga

They will eat grass but they won't learn .
According to some looser paki pm of past.

 

[raheel besharam]

Good. Now Pakis should try liberate their High altitude territories like Qaid Post with its help which was forcefully occupied by India.

Porkis have no troops in siachin?

 

[Bornubus]

Porkis have no troops in siachin?

They had in the past which is now under Indian control.

 

[Brood Father]

Good. Now Pakis should try liberate their High altitude territories like Qaid Post with its help which was forcefully occupied by India.

The name is BANA top , these idiots can't even defend the post named after their Quiad e Azam or Inko poora siachin chahiye ....Bloddy losers

 

[Bornubus]

The name is BANA top , these idiots can't even defend the post named after their Quiad e Azam or Inko poora siachin chahiye ....Bloddy losers

Bana Post (Qaid) - 1987

Op Ibex (1989)

Cheema Post (Bilal ) - 1999


And several other post captured from Pakis from Saltoro Ridge (Key to Siachen) along with both the Passes Sia la and Bilafond La


Now Pakis can't even see the Glacier.

 

[abingdonboy]

T129 Atak Helicopters

Turkey will possibly sell its T129 helicopters, which were acquired from AugustaWestland, to Pakistan.

Speaking at an event hosted by İstanbul Düşünce Vakfı (Istanbul Thought Foundation), Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil said that TAI is actively working to land a T-129 sale with Pakistan, Milliyet reported this week.

A T-129 was sent to Pakistan for tests in June 2016, in which its hot-and-high and endurance capabilities were examined.

TAI is also capable of exporting the T-129, particularly its CTS800 turboshaft (developed by Honeywell and Rolls-Royce), indicating that the company has the requisite export licenses.

Kotil reportedly claimed that TAI “will sell [T-129s] to Pakistan in the coming months.”

TAI acquired the T-129 from AgustaWestland as part of the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) requirement for new attack helicopters in 2008. The platform’s production was entirely transferred to Turkey.

Aselsan and Roketsan are providing the T-129’s onboard electronics and munitions, respectively. The Turkish company Meteksan is testing a millimeter wave radar for the T-129.

TAI and the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) consider Pakistan as a major prospective client, one that can provide the T-129 a strong “reference” for the aircraft, TAI and the Turkish defence industry.

However, Pakistan’s ability to fund big-ticket defence hardware is relatively strained, henceforth, it requires prospective suppliers to sell on affordability and term-based financing.

SSM cited the lack of financing mechanisms as an obstacle to its big-ticket defence exports.

Turkey has offered to pilot financing with Pakistan as Turkey aims to become a defence and aerospace exporter.

Turkey has also agreed to extend a USD $400 million loan for Pakistan’s purchase of four MILGEM corvettes.

“Pakistan was satisfied with the T-129’s performance and weapons package (offered by Roketsan), and that it was upon Islamabad to call for formal negotiations,” TAI told MSI Turkish Defence Review during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), held in Karachi in November.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...129_Atak_Helicopters_to_Pakistan#.WJ09J1V97IU

The zoo continues to grow, now they have the AH-1Z, Mi-35 and the T-129! All in service in very limited numbers (less than 20 units) meaning the operational costs will be enourmous but combat utility will be minimal.

Have fun training a tiny group of air and ground crews in 3 different and very diverse sets of equipment that all require different SOPs and weapons.

Begger nations will take anything they can get just to inflate their sense of themselves. I wonder if these Pak generals know how to say "no".

 

[Hemu Vikram Aditya]

The way India is forcing Pakistan to increase their defence budget , the day is not far away when Pakistaniyon ke pass

Khane ko roti nahee hogi or pehenne ko kapra nahee hoga

Aur chotte bachho Ki ga*nd saf karne ke liye pani nahi :biggrin2::bounce:

 

[Kshatriya87]

Good. Now Pakis should try liberate their High altitude territories like Qaid Post with its help which was forcefully occupied by India.

Even Dhruv helicopters find it difficult to fly there. These heavy weights cannot go there.

 

[Kshatriya87]

The way India is forcing Pakistan to increase their defence budget , the day is not far away when Pakistaniyon ke pass

Khane ko roti nahee hogi or pehenne ko kapra nahee hoga

In the words of their mard-e-momin leader, they will truly eat GHAAS !!