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The current agreement with AugustaWestland is for 50+1 T-129 units to be procured for Turkish Armed Forces. There is another 40 on option for further negotiations. The figure 150 provided below is misleading.
A-129 has not been combat tested, and T-129 has not flown yet. With less engine power, and weapon load than AH-64, we are yet to see its effectiveness in the hot and high terrain conditions of SE Turkey. My personal opinion is that the T-129 needs to be compared to the AH-1, not the AH-64.
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