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What other helicopters does Turkey use?

Beyond the Black Hawk, Turkey's military uses a variety of helicopters for transport, attack, and utility roles. These include locally produced T-129 ATAK attack helicopters and general-purpose platforms like the Cougar, often for search and rescue or troop movement, similar to the Black Hawk's role in the Malatya crash.

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Four Soldiers Killed As Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes In Turkey

Questions this opens up

Who makes Turkey's T-129s? What is a Cougar helicopter? Do other countries use T-129s?

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