Originally Posted by Ucar

Here are my comments about your remarks
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2 - AH-64 units have been operating in Afghanistan, which has a geography very much like SE Turkey, if not more rugged, with a high degree of success and user satisfaction. You can check Apache unit performances and effectiveness in Operation Enduring Freedom on open sources. The AH-64 has proven itself to be a platform with exceptional CAS ability, and survivability.
3 - The initial ATAK project was cancelled due to a multitude of restraints. First and foremost was budget concerns. Secondly, although Turkish Armed Forces preferred AH-1 or AH-64 over any other platforms, due to problems in technology transfer, software codes and Offset obligations, the first ATAK project was cancelled. Let us remember here that AH-1 Super Cobra was the winner.