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Morocco to buy the Turkish TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter

Darek Liam by Darek Liam
June 22, 2018 - Updated on July 2, 2018
in Aerospace
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Morocco to buy the Turkish TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter

Turkish-made TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter

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Morocco Interested in the TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter


A delegation composing of senior military personnel from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces on June 20th reportedly visited the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) headquarter to discuss on the possibility of purchasing the TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter.

The news was first reported by FAR-Maroc – a Moroccan defense news website. FAR-Maroc disclosed that the decision came as a result of the T-129 successful combat debut at the Syrian front in the battle for Afrin, code-named “Operation Olive Branch.”


The TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter

The T-129 lightweight attack helicopter is jointly developed by Augusta Westland of Italy and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) of Turkey. It is a derivative of Italian A-129 Mangusta , modified to suit Turkish needs.

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Morocco to buy the Turkish TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter
Turkish-made TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter

The first prototype made its first flight in 2011, while the first operational helicopters were delivered to the Turkish Army in 2013. By 2017 a total of 27 production T-129 helicopters were delivered.

The TAI T-129 is designed to be deployed in a wide range of operations including anti-tank, scout & reconnaissance, convoy escort

The TAI T-129 Armament

The T-129 ATAK helicopter has a 20 mm three-barrel cannon in a nose turret. It can also carry Stinger air-to-air missiles or two unguided rocket pods totalling 1,200kg in four hardpoints.

The T-129 ATAK helicopter export potentials

The TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter has enjoyed positive feedback from the international defense community. Apart from Turkey which has received 27 production models, Pakistan has also placed an order for 30 units.

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