Turkey received two Ukrainian-made engines, which will be installed in the new generation ATAK-II helicopter. This is reported by the Turkish edition of SavunmaSanayiST.

What is known

Turksih Aerospace Industries (TAI) received two TV3-117VMA-SBM1V-01T engines. They will equip the first prototype of a new generation of helicopters. The contract between TAI and the Ukrainian company Motor Sich was signed in 2021. By 2025, Turkey will receive 14 power plants.

The Turkish manufacturer began working on a promising helicopter in 2019. Development is carried out within the framework of the Ağır Sınıf Taarruz Helikopter program. ATAK-II will go into service with the ground forces and the Turkish Navy.

The helicopter will be able to carry a payload weighing up to 1500 kg and reach a speed of 318 km/h. The maximum takeoff weight will be 10,000 kg. The ATAK-II will be equipped with a 30mm cannon as well as six hardpoints for MKE FFAR, Hydra 70, CRV7, UMTAS, L-UMTAS, Cirit and AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.

Source: SavunmaSanayiST.com