The helicopter involved the crash in Enugu was an AW-109 NAF 570. It's the only 109 in NAF's fleet painted grey.

Write off

jteku:


Drivers view pretty bad, can this thing run above 50km/h

The vehicle has a top speed of 120km/h.

I don't like the view at all. They are going for an IFV view in an APC. Something similar to this.

jteku:
The helicopter involved the crash in Enugu was an AW-109 NAF 570. It's the only 109 in NAF's fleet painted grey.

Write off

it's not a write off.it was mainly a tail damage

Toju200:
it's not a write off.it was mainly a tail damage

Guy I don't think it can fly again

jteku:


Guy I don't think it can fly again

Bro it can be overhauled and it will fly again

Toju200:
Bro it can be overhauled and it will fly again

It cannot fly again. An Helicopter is not a car that can be easily fixed.

kabe1:

It cannot fly again. An Helicopter is not a car that can be easily fixed.

its not car but an Aircraft.It can be Overhauled. And it will be back to flight.Ok tell me what will now be D fate of the platform if it can't be overhauled When literally there's no extensive damage on the cockpit area...

Toju200:
its not car but an Aircraft.It can be Overhauled. And it will be back to flight.Ok tell me what will now be D fate of the platform if it can't be overhauled When literally there's no extensive damage on the cockpit area...

Can you see the fire that has affected the rotor system at all?

kabe1:

Can you see the fire that has affected the rotor system at all?

Broda go and check the meaning of overhaul

Toju200:
Broda go and check the meaning of overhaul

Anyway no need to argue with you. If you say it can be fixed, then it can be fixed.

kabe1:

Anyway no need to argue with you. If you say it can be fixed, then it can be fixed.

well if u say it can't still be fixed so be it. I'm just worried what will be D fate of some less damaged parts

Toju200:
well if u say it can't still be fixed so be it. I'm just worried what will be D fate of some less damaged parts

Spare parts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrw1F1xUlIg

Toju200:
it's not a write off.it was mainly a tail damage

it's a write off mate!

Toju200:
its not car but an Aircraft.It can be Overhauled. And it will be back to flight.Ok tell me what will now be D fate of the platform if it can't be overhauled When literally there's no extensive damage on the cockpit area...

entire airframe is compromised, engine burned out, gearbox most likely severely damaged, rotter blades are gone, landing gear severely damaged, flight controls are definitely a write off.....

Can it be overhauled..... YES! But it will cost more to fix than it would to just buy a new one.

Fate? Helicopter would be cannibalised and used for spares.

Toju200:
well if u say it can't still be fixed so be it. I'm just worried what will be D fate of some less damaged parts

It is what one calls beyond economic repair. As already said, what survived will be used as spare parts.

Someone was complaining about no one watching the troops back when boarding the helicopter. This video shows that is not the case.2:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVZRjTxtQSI

Nigerian CDS attending Dubai air show

Looks like the CDS is speaking with the Chinese Delegation?

Nigeria

Latest addition to the Nigerian Navy Air Wing spotted

shadowprimezero:
Latest addition to the Nigerian Navy Air Wing spotted

im sure dats the recent AW139 given to them by NIMASA, I spot search lights and Cam pod

Toju200:
im sure dats the recent AW139 given to them by NIMASA, I spot search lights and Cam pod

this is obviously not in Nigeria, Spot the foreign pilots (probably Italian)

shadowprimezero:
Latest addition to the Nigerian Navy Air Wing spotted

This is a new helicopter, that's nice.

oyinpr:
this is obviously not in Nigeria, Spot the foreign pilots (probably Italian)

perhaps it went for upgrade..well if it's a new one thank God cos I remember The CNS saying they needed long-range choppers

Toju200:
perhaps it went for upgrade..well if it's a new one thank God cos I remember The CNS saying they needed long-range choppers

You argue aimlessly too much.

kabe1:

You argue aimlessly too much.

Guy u get problem with people sef? I said something based on what I know.i maybe wrong or right,I didn't argue with anyone.NIMASA transferred an AW139 to the Navy and I said that may be the bird.so what's aimless there

Toju200:
Guy u get problem with people sef? I said something based on what I know.i maybe wrong or right,I didn't argue with anyone.NIMASA transferred an AW139 to the Navy and I said that may be the bird.so what's aimless there

This wasn't the NIMASA one. It's undergoing reactivation within Nigeria like so many other aircraft before it. The one pictured is brand new and pictured in the Leonardo Helicopters factory.

shadowprimezero:


This wasn't the NIMASA one. It's undergoing reactivation within Nigeria like so many other aircraft before it. The one pictured is brand new and pictured in the Leonardo Helicopters factory.

thanks for making me understand

shadowprimezero:


This wasn't the NIMASA one. It's undergoing reactivation within Nigeria like so many other aircraft before it. The one pictured is brand new and pictured in the Leonardo Helicopters factory.

I guess this will clear the air

obonomaa:
Someone was complaining about no one watching the troops back when boarding the helicopter. This video shows that is not the case.2:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVZRjTxtQSI

They were so stupid using a fabric to spot mark the landing area, didn't they know the force of wind from the blade could blow the fabric and twist them on the blades, abi what was the use of the smoke grenade

Alan Warnes
@warnesyworld
One of the PAC Super Mushshak demonstrators is in static. No appearance by the JF-17 Thunder this year. According to PAC the main marketing drive was saved for Paris in June. I spoke to Nigerian AF Chief on Sat who is looking forward to receiving his three jets next year