I wasn't too happy about A-129INT being chosen for Turkey's ATAK tender at first, I was always on the side of Rooivalk. But after seeing the specs, especially the climb rate. I understood why A-129INT was chosen. Rate of climb, is an important aspect I had missed - the terrain of SE Turkey is very mountainous with high elevations and dips. Rate of climb allows the pilot to use T-129 ability to climb fast and get over obstacles quicker which makes T-129 perfect for counter-terrorism in Turkey and perhaps for Pakistan too..