The Turkish Land Forces is in negotiations with the US for the immediate delivery of 10 (Option for 30) AH-64 Apache Longbows's as an emergency stop gap solution, until the indegenous Turkish Attack helicopter (T-129) enters into service in 2011.
Turkey previous requested used Cobra's from the US, however, the US stated that it needs the Cobras but that they can offer the AH-64 with immediate delivery. Due to Turkey's war in Northern Iraq and because the Turkish Attack Helicopter will not be entering service until 2011, Turkey has now decided to accept the US offer.
The requirement is for 10 AH-64, however, the Turkish Land Forces Command is seeking approval for 40 units (one will be used as a test bed for the second trache of the T-129 idegenous attack heli project).
It is said that Ankara will pay nothing for this order, as it will be offset with the late delivery fees Boeing owes to Ankara for the B737 MESA AWACS purchase. Boeing had breached its contractual agreement with Ankara for the Peace Eagle Project as delivery was 1.5 years late.
References (in Turkish):
Türkiye Apache'ler için ABD ile pazarlıkta - Mynet Haber
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