Turkish Pilots Train with Indigenous Cockpit Systems on GÖKBEY Helicopters

In a significant development for Turkish defense industry, HAVELSAN and TUSAŞ have joined forces to equip the GÖKBEY helicopters with indigenous cockpit systems to enhance pilot training. This collaboration reduces dependency on foreign technology and underlines the prioritization of national and local defense technologies.

The domestic cockpit hardware and software implemented in the GÖKBEY helicopters provide pilots with training scenarios that closely mimic real flight conditions. These systems, supported by advanced simulators, offer extensive training opportunities. The user-friendly interfaces and state-of-the-art features accelerate pilot adaptation and improve flight safety during training exercises.

HAVELSAN and TUSAŞ’s commitment to this project aims at lowering Turkey’s reliance on imports in defense technologies. The developed components comply with international standards, undergoing rigorous security and performance testing. This ensures that GÖKBEY pilots perform with outstanding proficiency both during operational missions and training phases.

This achievement represents a concrete step toward Turkey’s goals of indigenous and national technology development, contributing to the modernization efforts of the Turkish Armed Forces. Simulator-based cockpit training not only reduces costs but also minimizes risks associated with live training.

Ultimately, thanks to the synergy between HAVELSAN and TUSAŞ, GÖKBEY helicopter pilots complete their training equipped with fully local and national cockpit technology, ready to conduct missions empowered by advanced technology and expertise.