IDEF 2021: T625 Göbkey helicopter showcased.

Turkish Aerospace Industries showcased the T625 Göbkey General-Purpose Helicopter during the International Defense Industry Fair, IDEF 2021, held in Istanbul from August 16 to 20.

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T625 Göbkey General-Purpose Helicopter at IDEF 2021(Picture source: Army Recognition)

GÖKBEY General-Purpose Helicopter, capable of operating effectively even in the most challenging climates and geographies, at high temperatures and altitudes, in day and night conditions, is designed and manufactured using national means and capabilities. Launched based on the knowledge, experience and talent pool acquired during the ATAK Program, the Original Helicopter Program features the design and manufacture of critically important systems such as structural and avionics systems, transmission, rotor and landing gear using fully national resources.

Featuring the capability of carrying out a wide range of missions, the helicopter can carry out carriage, VIP, cargo, air ambulance, search and rescue and offshore transport missions.

With a large cabin area having a high load capacity, GÖKBEY can be easily configured for various mission profiles of civilian and military users across the globe (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The first General-Purpose Helicopter manufactured by domestic means, GÖKBEY flew for the first time with a success at 06:00 on September 6, 2018, and is projected to be serially manufactured by 2021.

The helicopter is pending for certification by EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) and SHGM (Civil Aviation General Directorate).

GÖKBEY is designed for superior performance and quality with advanced avionics with not only today's but the future's operational requirements in mind. With a large cabin area having a high load capacity, GÖKBEY can be easily configured for various mission profiles of civilian and military users across the globe.

T625 Göbkey specifications(Picture source: Army Recognition)