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AW129

IOC: 1989
Total Production: 111

AW129 International

IOC: 1998
Production: 66

Also Known As
A129 International
T129 ATAK (Turkish A129 variant)

Origin
Italy

Contractor/s
AgustaWestland *
Aselsan
TAI - TUSAS Aerospace Industries

Family Members
A129 Mangusta

Guided Missiles:
AGM-114K Hellfire II (8)
BGM-71E TOW 2A (8)

SAM & ABM Missiles:
FIM-92 Stinger-RMP (4)
Mistral (4)

Power plant:
CTS800 (2)
T800 (2)

Description: The A129 International is an attack helicopter developed to meet the requirements of the Italian Army by the Agusta company. It performs anti-tank, fire support, escort, and scout missions with air-to-air engagement capability. Advanced electro-optic sensors have been integrated in the A129 to achieve all-weather, day/night operation capability.

Weapon options for the A129 International include up to 8 TOW2A anti-tank missiles, 81mm rockets, gun pods, Stinger/Mistral air-to-air missiles, and a 20mm 3-barrel gun mounted under the nose. The A129 attack helicopter was successful deployed with the Italian Army in Somalia and Angola.

The A129 International is a derivative of proven A129 Mangusta helicopter with enhanced subsystems and weapon options. The A129 International features a 5-blade main rotor, new T800 engines and a 20mm gun mounted under the nose as well as other refinements. The new helicopter incorporates lessons learned during operational deployments of A129 in the 1990s.

The A129 International has also been developed to meet the requirements of potential export customers. It is being offered actively to Poland for the attack helicopter program.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 20 mm

Dimensions: Height 3.4 m, Length 14.5 m, Main Rotor Diameter 11.9 m, Width 3.7 m

Weights: Max Weight 5,100 kg (11,243 lb), Payload 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 4,725 m (15,502 ft), Cruise Speed 77 mps (278 kph), Endurance 3 hours 6 min, Max Range 560 km (302 nm), Top Speed 84 mps (302 kph)

Power: Power 2,600 shp

Other: Main Rotor Blades 5, Number of Engines 2

AW129 International - Contracts, Orders & Sales

see transactions report

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Turkish Armed Forces procurement of 51 A129 combat helicopters under ATAK (Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter) program. AgustaWestland in partnership with Turkish Aviation Industries (TAI) will assemble and deliver 51 helicopters. The Turkish government, AgustaWestland and TAI signed the ATAK contract in September 2007. AgustaWestland share in the ATAK program is worth EUR 1.2 billion.
Items: 51

News
Future Lynx CTS800-4N Engine Achieves EASA Certification

Turkish Army Will Receive First T129 ATAK Helicopter by 2013

AgustaWestland, TAI and Turkey Reach Agreement on A129 Helicopter

AgustaWestland Enters Negotiations with Turkey for the Supply of A129 as ATAK Helicopter

Operators

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Italy / 15

Specific equipment T800-LHT-800

Turkey / 51 / Planned

Specific equipment CTS800

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

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