Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) T625 GÖKBEY General Purpose Helicopter, In Kiruna, Sweden conducted successfully completed cold weather testsThese tests, One of the critical stages in GÖKBEY's certification process is accepted as.
GÖKBEY Passed Tough Tests at -30°C
During the testing process The helicopter's durability and flight capability in extremely cold weather conditions was evaluated. Thrust, rotary wing and hydraulic tests completed and the performance of air conditioning systems was measured.
Highlights of the Testing Process:
- More than 600 unique test points was evaluated.
- Durability tests at temperatures down to -30°C done.
- 60 sorties and a total of 60 hours of flight It was performed.
- Controllability tests at 176 knots (326 km/h) done.
- Failure scenarios were tested within the scope of aviation safety criteria.
GÖKBEY is Ready to Fly Even in the Arctic Circle
During the tests GÖKBEY's controllability, performance and reactions to emergency scenarios were analyzed in detail.. With the tests performed The helicopter is ready for flight even in the extreme cold weather conditions in the Arctic Circle. proven.
This success, The compliance of GÖKBEY, developed by TUSAŞ, with international aviation standards ve It is a platform that can compete worldwide. showed once again.
The Importance of GÖKBEY and the Future Process
T625 GÖKBEY, The first domestic general purpose helicopter offering a wide range of uses in both military and civilian areas It has the feature of being . Search and rescue, health services, VIP transportation and military missions GÖKBEY, designed to be used in It can also take its place in the international market once the certification process is completed.
What's the Next Step?
- Completion of the certification process
- Increasing mass production and continuing deliveries
- Expanding operational capabilities with new tests
GÖKBEY successfully passed the cold weather tests, Turkey has passed an important threshold in the field of aviation ve has proven itself internationally in domestic helicopter production. is showing.
