T129 ATAK is a new generation, tandem two-seat, twin engine helicopter specifically designed for attack and reconnaissance purposes. T129 ATAK, developed from the combat proven AgustaWestland A129CBT, incorporates totally new system philosophy with new engines (LHTEC CTS 800-4A), new avionics, visionics and weapons, modified airframe, uprated drive train and new tail rotor. T129 ATAK could be provided with UMTAS ATGMs, and CIRIT Guided Rockets, Hellfire ATGMs, Spike ATGMs, and Stinger A/A missil

During the Turkish-PKK conflict, the T-129 ATAK helicopter was used heavily by the Turkish Army in cross-border and domestic operations against PKK militants. The decades-long insurgency, centered in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq, saw the PKK fighting for Kurdish autonomy through guerrilla tactics and terrorism. The ATAK provided critical close air support, armed reconnaissance, and precision strikes in rugged mountains. Its UMTAS missiles and 20mm cannon destroyed PKK hideouts, convoys,