ATAK HELICOPTER:
ATAK Program started with the aim of providing the Turkish Land Forces Command with 51 firm and 41 optional Attack/Tactical Reconnaissance helicopters that will be customized according to user needs, produced and provided with integrated logistics support. According to the contracts signed in 2007, TAI is the prime contractor, with AgustaWestland and ASELSAN being subcontractors of TAI.
TAI shall commit to the final design and performance of the helicopter to SSM and perform the following activities aimed at creating the T-129 ATAK Helicopter from the AgustaWestland’s A129 basic configuration helicopter; performance and flight mechanics analyses, structural modification, airworthiness and qualification, operational, system/sub system and functional definitions of the ASELSAN designed system, electrical and group A kit modification, SIL acceptance tests, ground, flight and EMI/EMC tests. TAI shall also provide active participation to the engine replacement, automatic flight control system and air vehicle management system modification activities taking place at AgustaWestland’s facilities.
YARASA S70 BLACK HAWK:
YARASA is a development and modernization program for four Sikorsky S70-A 28S Helicopters; one of which was already delivered and rest three will be delivered in 2009. Before the Avionics Integration (AVINT) phase, in Auxiliary Fuel Tank Integration (AFTI) phase auxiliary fuel tanks were integrated to increase the range of helicopters. In Avionics Integration phase, improvement of search and rescue, flight plan for adverse weather conditions, night flight capabilities of the helicopters and reduction of pilot workload is aimed by providing advance flight management system through additional radio navigation and communication, advance autopilot, digital moving map, mission support system. Performed activities include avionics systems engineering, software development and electrical design and flight safety, structural / aerodynamic and thermal, electromagnetic compatibility analysis and design studies. Integration studies are verified in system integration laboratory (SIL) and on the helicopter with ground and flight tests.
GENERAL PURPOSE HELICOPTER
Market research around the world show that the most needed helicopter category is the utility helicopter class. Utility helicopter studies have been started so as to meet the helicopter need in Turkey and reveal a competitive product in world markets by designing and developing an indigenous helicopter. Light/middle class utility helicopter is considered as an appropriate first step for the helicopter design and development. Therefore, project goal is determined to be a utility helicopter with weight between 3000 – 4500 kg and CS27/CS29 civil certification.
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