Turkey finds $5 billion helicopter deal unacceptable

[BronzePlaque]

I know the price is a bit high, but this would reassure our alliances and maintenance and support.

I hope Turkey will accept

wow man..2 years old thread..But the bid is concluded.

Sikorsky to Supply Turkey 109 Locally Built S-70 Based Utility Helicopters | Defense Update

 

[cabatli_53]

After very long time bargains and Undersecretariat of Turkish defence industry's merciless competition environment between Agusta-Westland and Skorsky, It is agreed with 3,5 billion $ agreement for more than 100 T-70.


According to deal, Turkey took the rights of;

Exporting rights of helicopter to 3th countries (300+ T-70)
Maintenance center of region for all T/S-70's (It means extra huge incomes for Turkey)
Spare part provider for all T/S-70's
All electronics, EW and avionics from Aselsan
All rotor, fuselage and modifications from TAI
Transmissions, gearbox and other critical systems from Alp Aviation
%67 of T-70 engine production in TEI (The engines will also be exported with TEI code name)

GE Engine which will be called with TEI name in export markets

 

[cabatli_53]

A Group of Skorsky officials visited Aselsan installation yo check the quality level avionics and performances of Aselsan upgraded platforms in Turkey...

Attention to UMTAS missiles

Aselsan upgraded AH-1S that UMTAS missile trials are being performed...

 

[Saithan]

You know, I know what K.K.K (Kara Kuvetleri Komutanligi) stands for, but it's kinda funny to see it with a turkish flag above it... I mean we all know the KKK in the US.