TAI T925

The TAI T925 is a twin-engined heavy transport and utility helicopter developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. Its mock-up was first shown at the Paris Air Show 2023, and the company plans versions for VIP transport, the transport of troops and equipment, naval use, search and rescue, firefighting and medical transport. The first flight is planned for the first quarter of 2027. The specification lists two TV3-117VMA-SBM1V turboshaft engines of 1,860 kilowatts each, a capacity of 19 passengers or troops, a maximum speed of 324 kilometres per hour and a maximum take-off weight of 11,500 to 12,000 kilograms. The planned operators are the Turkish Land, Naval and Air Forces, the Gendarmerie General Command, the Coast Guard Command and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.