Nigeria has received the first batch of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters, they are based on the Italian Agusta A129 Mangusta helicopter

The Nigerian Army has received Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters.

Here's What We Know

Information was shared by the publication SavunmaSanayiST. We are talking about the first batch, which consists of two aircraft. Deliveries of the second batch are scheduled for 2024. In total, Nigeria has ordered six such helicopters. By the way, Nigeria became the third country after Pakistan and the Philippines to buy Turkish helicopters. The contract for the purchase of the T129 ATAK was signed in 2021. The amount and terms of the contract are not disclosed by both parties.

Flashback

The T129 ATAK is an attack helicopter developed by Turkey's Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii (TUSAŞ) and Anglo-Italian AgustaWestland. The T129 ATAK is based on the Italian Agusta A129 Mangusta helicopter and differs from it in terms of airframe, new engines, tail rotor, improved avionics, displays, and armament.

Source: SavunmaSanayiST