The year 2019 was Dasvidanya the Eurocopter AS3332 helicopter, colloquially called Super Puma. For years the Super Puma has been the primary helicopter for Nigerian Special Forces troops
Im 2019 the Russian built Mi-17E multi mission helicopter was chosen to replace the Super Puma as the adopted aircraft for NAF Special Forces Units.
The first batch of the new MI-17E was delivered by a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane on 2 December 2020
In February the MI-17EI wasofficially inducted by the President for Special Forces operations.
The MI--17IE has two side mounted 12.7mm forward firing machine guns.
It is outfitted with state of the art flight control and navigation equipment. A gyro stabilized optical electronic system, a search light with an infrared emitter and is adapted for night operations.
To increase its combat survivability, the Mi-17E is outfitted with a digital auto pilot flight system and a defensive aid suit that automatically detects missile launches against the helicopter and jam the missile warhead and releases heat flares.
The main role of the helicopter is to carry cargo, insert troops and support them with its firepower. It can also perform evacuation and combat search and rescue. It can soften up enemy defences before landing. It can engage enemy infantry, amoured vehicles and even Tanks.
It can carry various types of guided missiles, unguided rockets, cannons, cluster bombs, Ataka anti-tank missiles, Igla air to air missiles.
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