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TAI sets for May date for T-129 helicopter prototype debut

Ankara , Turkey - It will be replaced the Bell AH-1

The first prototype T-129, attack helicopter currently under development on the basis of the AW-129 Mangusta specifically for Turkey, under the responsibility of TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industries, with AgustaWestland (AW) as a primary partner, will perform its flight debut at the end of May, when the company saying ground testing has been completed. The Turkish Army has ordered 50 T-129s and has options...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129662
Rome, Italy, 05/17/2011 16:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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