GÖKBEY vs Black Hawk, AW149, Bell 412, H145 and Mi-17: A Comparison
The GÖKBEY (T625) is a 6-tonne class multi-role utility helicopter that shares its mission space with several established models. Here we position the GÖKBEY objectively against five reference platforms — the UH-60 Black Hawk, AW149, Bell 412, Airbus H145 and Mi-17 — on class, engine, capacity and speed. The aim is not to crown a “winner” but to show where the GÖKBEY sits in the weight and role band.
Class positioning
The GÖKBEY sits in the medium (6-tonne) segment, between the light twin-engine H145/Bell 412 and the heavier Black Hawk/AW149/Mi-17. This band is the sweet spot for agencies wanting both lift and manageable operating cost from a single platform.
Comparison table
Note: figures vary by platform and variant; the table offers general positioning rather than a like-for-like match.
The rivals at a glance
- UH-60 Black Hawk: a larger ~10-tonne, proven military lifter — a heavier class than the GÖKBEY, with more lift but higher operating cost.
- AW149: a modern ~8-tonne twin one weight band above the GÖKBEY, with a similar multi-role philosophy.
- Bell 412: mature and widespread but an older generation; the GÖKBEY offers more modern avionics and a glass cockpit.
- Airbus H145: a light ~3.7-tonne twin — smaller and more economical but lower capacity.
- Mi-17: a heavy ~13-tonne lifter with very high capacity in a different mission band.
What sets the GÖKBEY apart
The GÖKBEY’s core differentiator is indigenization: with the switch to the local TS1400 engine it gains supply and export independence. Add a modern glass cockpit, a 4-axis digital autopilot and multi-role architecture, and the platform positions itself as a current alternative in its weight band.
Which class for which need?
- Heavy military lift priority → Black Hawk / Mi-17 class
- Economical light twin → H145 class
- Balanced medium class + local supply → GÖKBEY
FAQ
Is the GÖKBEY a Black Hawk equivalent? They share a mission philosophy, but the Black Hawk is a heavier (~10 t) class; the GÖKBEY is in the 6-tonne band.
Who are the GÖKBEY’s rivals? By weight and role, the AW149, Bell 412 and H145 are the closest references.
What is the GÖKBEY’s advantage? Supply and export independence via the indigenous engine, plus modern avionics.
