DND: First batch of attack helicopters purchased from Turkey to arrive in Sept.

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/overseas/06/25/8-paris-air-show-gc.jpg"/><figcaption>The T-129 developed by the Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed at the 2017 International Paris Air Show in June 2017. <em>Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - The first 2 units of T-129 attack helicopters procured by the Philippines from Turkey are expected to be delivered in September, the Department of National Defense said on Tuesday. </p><p>In a statement, DND Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said that the country bought a total of six T-129 attack helicopters for the Philippine Air Force, for nearly $269.4 million.</p><p>The helicopters are developed by the Turkish Aerospace Industries.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1692292" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Andolong said the remaining 4 units could be delivered also in batches of 2, in February next year and in February 2023. </p><p>According to <a href="https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1141272">state media</a>, the said attack helicopter has a twin-engine with tandem seating and was &quot;based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform.&quot; </p><p>The aircraft was developed for &quot;advanced attack and reconnaissance missions in hot and high environments and rough geography,&quot; the report added. </p><p>Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana reportedly said that the country&#x27;s air force was interested in buying the helicopters to ramp up its modernization and boost its anti-terrorism and field support missions. </p><p>In February this year, the United States also turned over a C-130 plane to the Philippines. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/18/21/us-turns-over-c-130-plane-to-philippines-amid-dutertes-demand-for-vfa-payment">READ: US turns over C-130 plane to Philippines amid Duterte&#x27;s demand for VFA payment</a></li></ul><p>It is the first of two C-130 Hercules aircraft — which costs P2.5 billion — that will be acquired by the Philippines. Of the P2.5 billion, Manila will only pay P1.6 billion and the rest will be covered by Washington.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/23/21/duterte-eyes-buying-more-military-helicopters-after-bukidnon-crash">READ: Duterte eyes buying more military helicopters after Bukidnon crash</a></li></ul>

<p>The military equipment is worth nearly $269.4 million and was made possible through a "government to government mode of procurement." <br /> </p>

The military equipment is worth nearly $269.4 million and was made possible through a "government to government mode of procurement."

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DND: First batch of attack helicopters purchased from Turkey to arrive in Sept.

DND: First batch of attack helicopters purchased from Turkey to arrive in Sept.

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Published May 25, 2021 03:00 PM PHT

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