T129 ATAK

A Turkish-built derivative of the AgustaWestland A129 Mangusta, developed jointly by Turkish Aerospace Industries and Leonardo with uprated engines for hot-and-high performance. It is the Turkish Armed Forces' primary attack helicopter and has been exported to Pakistan and the Philippines.

Max speed

281 km/h

Range

561 km

Payload

1,200 kg

💲 Unit cost not consistently publicly disclosed

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 281 km/h

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Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.: 259 km/h

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 561 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 5,915 m

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Rate of climb How fast the aircraft gains altitude. Higher means better energy recovery in combat.: 11 m/s

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 20 mm TM-197B three-barrel cannon
Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 4

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 1,200 kg

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Armored crew compartment against small-arms fire and fragments
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: radar/laser/missile warning receivers, chaff, flares

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 14.6 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 3.35 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 2,530 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 5,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 2

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 2x LHTEC T800-4A (CTS800) turboshaft, 1361 hp each
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 2
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,361 hp

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Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turboshaft

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: ASELFLIR-300T electro-optical/infrared targeting system, helmet-mounted display
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 60

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 3

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Specifications compiled from public Turkish Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK has a maximum speed of 281 km/h.

What is the range of the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK has a maximum range of 561 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK can carry up to 1,200 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK weigh? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK has a combat weight of 5,000 kg.

How many crew does the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK require? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK requires a crew of 2.

What is the main armament of the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK's primary weapon is the 20 mm TM-197B three-barrel cannon.

What engine does the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK use? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK is powered by the 2x LHTEC T800-4A (CTS800) turboshaft, 1361 hp each.

What is the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK used for? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK is a attack helicopter typically used for close air support, anti armor.

How many countries operate the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK? +

The Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK is operated by 3 countries.

How much does the Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK cost? +

Turkish Aerospace Industries T129 ATAK: Unit cost not consistently publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.