Good News : First batch of T129 helicopters to arrive in Philippines this month

The first batch of the six Turkish-made T129 «ATAK» attack helicopters will arrive in the Philippines this month , Philippine Air Force (PAF) commander Lt. Gen. Allen Paredes said Tuesday night.

As reported by the Philippine Public News Agency, the six T129 attack helicopters were procured for a total contract price of U$S 269,388,862 (about P12.9 billion) from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) through a government-to-government type agreement under Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act.

The T129 is a twin-engine, tandem-seat, multi-role, all-weather attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform and further developed in Turkey, which is designed for advanced attack and reconnaissance missions in hot, high environments and adverse geographical conditions, both day and night.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana signed the contract for the procurement of the Turkish attack helicopters in July last year.

In May this year, the U.S. approved the export license needed for Turkey to sell the helicopters to the Philippines. The U.S. approval for the export of these helicopters was necessary as the helicopters are powered by U.S. engines.

[dhiexbtv]

Ayos yan kahitt medyo mhal basta brand new syang ang buhay pag nagka2roon ng mga aksidente sa mga second hand.

[junsantv]

Powerful helicopter to the Philippines mabuhay Ang AFP&DND🇵🇭

[beforeyoujudge]

Wow, congrats to the Phil. Gov't especially Tha AFP and DND and the

[williampaglinawan]

Hanep, gandang attack helicopter yan. Modernize more of your assets AFP.

[marianojoewhel]

Wow mabuhay and sourhigh high PAF that was another bigleap and new asset of PAF the world shock again.

[ojsojs]

Sana ma release ma approved na budget for MRF.

[exper]

Indeed, they bought a very high quality helicopter. We have successfully used attack helicopters against PKK members in the very high mountains of our country. As an ex-soldier, I can say that it was used in a real war environment, perfected with flashbacks. It is frequently used in Syria (Operation Olive Branch and Peace Spring Operations, as well as Northern Iraq and Eastern Anatolia. It is very capable, fast and deterrent. Its weapons are new and modern. congratulations and success

[justineleonardo]

Bakit d a dmating? Anu yari, nayrapik ba sa ere ung delivery?

[abishaijesh]

How about spare parts for the engine and maintenance?

[finderlapez]

Where are you T129, i want to see you where are you

[nihatsavmaz]

we gave you the choppers. Now you sent us Bata Efren Reyes. We want him in return.That was the deal! hahahaha

[davecaubang]

Good News para sa atin na may darating na ATAK-129 attack helicopter. Malaking tulong yan sa atinf AFP sa pag-puksa ng mga terroristang grupo at makakaliwang grupo. Sana malagyan din ng APKWS laser guided rocket ito para maiwasan ang pag-kasira ng maraming gusali gaya ng nangyari sa Marawin Siege. Sa urban warfare dapat puro laser guided or smart weapons ang gagamitin natin para maiwasan din ang collateral damages.

[raymondleyson]

Wowww gamitin nayan sa bukidnon sa mga NPA

[knightcommander]

Only toy model t129 for now, when dudirty goes to icc we’ll have money for it

[manontondalan]

kahit saan bumili ng gamit ang pinas
sangkot pa rin ang USA.

[douxgasataya]

Another Duterte legacy making AFP stronger after marcos..

[Jam-gvrf]

sarap ipatesting yan sa mga terrorista hahaha