Early batch of T-129s failing acceptance tests

It has been revealed that the first six T-129 attack helicopters for Turkey have been repeatedly failing acceptance tests since 2012.

Issues are: lower than expected maximum speed, excess vibration during flight, maximum takeoff weight and poor firing performance.

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