The Philippine Air Force welcomes the arrival of two units of T-129 ATAK helicopters onboard the A400M from Turkey at 30 minutes past midnight 09 March 2022 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
The two T-129 together with its initial logistics support was loaded onboard two A400M of the Turkish Air Force. A total of six (6) units of the T129 aircraft were acquired by the PAF from Turkish Aerospace Industries in line with the AFP Modernization Plan - Horizon 2.
15th Strike Wing of the Philippine Air Force will operate the T-129 helicopters and will be utilized for Close Air Support to ground troops and armed surveillance and reconnaissance.
The T-129 is a dedicated attack helicopter much like the AH-1S Cobra; this new system will complement the several surface strike systems of the Air Force and will be another game changer in support to the numerous missions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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