TR Attack & Utility Helicopter Programs

[Sanchez]

Gökbey ambulance variant made its first flight. Unsure if this is a new build or a converted prototype. 3 T625s are supposed to be delivered to Health Ministry this year.
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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2041110907179225093

Looks like it's already kitted out for ambulance duties; very nice. Surely it took a very long while to decide on the internal layout; this is a good sign.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2041151527209799905

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Yes. We better be producing 1000+ of these I am sure many turkic countries could benefit from this.

I'm sure TAI will be more than willing to produce that many if they place orders.

 

[Pokemonte13]

I expect around 250 for all of our branches to replace older ones and expand the fleet size.

 

[Strong AI]

 

[Strong AI]

Gökbey cockpit view

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2041389238822862977

 

[zio]

T-129 Flir weight is reduced,so put another sensor on it,missile or laser warning system to cover top.

 

[Sanchez]

Only missing the OGM T70 here. T70s of (left to right) army, gendarme and air force together.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2044370216218411152

 

[Sanchez]

Per MoD weekly briefing, army's first T625 will be delivered today. No photos came out yet.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2049794002912706639

 

[Padronsoalo]

 

[Agha Sher]

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Looks beautiful. Why are delivery/production numbers to low in 2026? They should already have ramped up production by now.

 

[Fairon]

Looks beautiful. Why are delivery/production numbers to low in 2026? They should already have ramped up production by now.

If we be optimistic, we've only learn today that Army receiving their Gökbeys today. So there might be suprise deliveries on the upcoming days as well.

Also camo looks great.

 

[Pokemonte13]

If we be optimistic, we've only learn today that Army receiving their Gökbeys today. So there might be suprise deliveries on the upcoming days as well.

Also camo looks great.

No Production speed is really low. According to TAI they wanted to deliver all 20 Frames between 2025-2026 but until they have delivered less then 5.

 

[Fuzuli NL]

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Looks even more like the AW169M (UH-169B)

 

[Sanchez]

Looks even more like the AW169M (UH-169B)

T625 is AW139 sized, not 169.

And we have the official video from TAI. Army version is of course expected to be the most barebones version. It's slated to replace the UH-1s in service. Just a very simple no frills utility helicopter.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2049870946979201285

 

[Oublious]

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This brings me back to this...

 

[Huelague]

This brings me back to this...

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Airwolf?

 

[dBSPL]

A fitting farewell for the veteran PatPats. The stalwarts of our army are passing the torch to our indigenous helicopter.

I wish GOKBEY clear skies and safe sorties as it begins its noble service. Also look forward to seeing it in naval camouflage, guarding our seas in the near future.