TURKISH AEROSPACE SIGNS PRODUCTION CONTRACT FOR 57 T625 GÖKBEY GENERAL UTILITY HELICOPTER DEVELOPED WITH NATIONAL CAPABILITIES



At IDEF, a significant agreement was signed for the T625 GÖKBEY General Utility Helicopter, developed nationally by Turkish Aerospace, the pioneer of Türkiye’s aviation industry. During the signing ceremony between the Presidency of Defence Industries and Turkish Aerospace, it was agreed to produce 57 T625 GÖKBEY General Utility Helicopter.

 

The T625 GÖKBEY, a symbol of trust and strength in the skies, once again solidifies Türkiye’s vision of self-reliance in defence and aviation. As part of the IDEF agreements, it was decided that all 57 helicopters will be delivered equipped with the nationally developed TEI-TS1400 turboshaft engine.

 

Under the contract, deliveries of the GÖKBEY with the indigenous engine configuration will commence in 2028 and are planned to be completed by 2031. With this latest contract, the total number of GÖKBEY helicopters on order has reached 83. All deliveries will be made with mission-specific equipment selected by the end-users.

 

According to the agreement between SSB and Turkish Aerospace, three helicopters will be delivered to the Naval Forces Command, 15 to the General Directorate of Security, 11 to the Air Force Command, 14 to the Gendarmerie General Command, eight to the Land Forces Command, and six to the Coast Guard Command.

 

The first T625 GÖKBEY General Utility Helicopter produced with national resources at Turkish Aerospace facilities was delivered on October 29, 2024, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The second helicopter was delivered in December 2024, and the third was handed over to the Gendarmerie General Command on January 15, 2025.

 

A PROUD MILESTONE IN AVIATION HISTORY

 

The T625 GÖKBEY project, a success story showcasing the achievements of the Turkish aviation industry, was launched with the contract signed between SSB and Turkish Aerospace on June 26, 2013. The T625 GÖKBEY completed its maiden flight on September 6, 2018, and was named “GÖKBEY” by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on December 12, 2018. On April 19, 2023, the helicopter successfully completed its first test flight powered by the indigenously developed TEI-TS1400 turboshaft engines.

 

With its robust structure designed to withstand harsh climate and geographical conditions, modern avionics, and powerful engine, the T625 GÖKBEY General Utility Helicopter offers high payload capacity and a wide range of mission capabilities, serving both military and civilian needs.