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So the house has been quiet on this Nigerian Army helicopter Bell UH-1H pilot landing.

Me: that landing was just inches short from killing everyone on board, that was dangerous and reckless.

Online expect: I am not always happy when Nigerians always contribute to what they don't have knowledge about and it's very sad

please what do you guys take the pilots as , a bus driver of what,what if you guys witness a cross wind landing or take off what are you going to say about that.

This Helicopter is Bell UH-1H Iroquois ("Huey"

You will all noticed that when it was landing something hit the ground that's the Tail Skid and it's designed for such purposes

Purpose of the tail skid:

1. Protects the tail boom

2. Prevents the tail boom from striking the ground during takeoff, landing, or hover:
Without it, a tail strike could severely damage the helicopter's structure.

3. Protects the tail rotor
The tail rotor is one of the most vulnerable parts of a helicopter.
By keeping the tail at a safe height, the tail skid helps prevent the tail rotor blades from contacting the ground or obstacles.

4. Absorbs impact loads
If the pilot lands with the tail too low, the skid contacts the ground first and absorbs much of the impact, reducing stress on the tail boom.

4. Provides a warning to the pilot
Contact between the tail skid and the ground alerts the pilot that the tail attitude is becoming too low, allowing corrective action before more serious damage occurs.

This is how it works:

During a steep takeoff or landing, if the helicopter rotates nose-up excessively, the tail skid touches the ground before the tail boom or tail rotor does.

You guys should not be saying things out of ignorance, those pilots are trained and professionals, every aircraft have its own working principle and those that design aircraft had make it in such a way that there are failed safe systems and safelife system on the aircraft

Reading people comments indeed there is a pandemic of Olodo uprising in Nigeria.

gomol:
Why on earth are those kidnapped in oyo state still in captivity?

Sorry are you asking us here a question

kabe1:
It doesn't say we are getting more MI-35M's though.

Just MI-35.

But it indicated NEW procurement

Are we getting 6 more T-129 atak helicopters and 3 more MI 35m from russia

[quote author=kabe1 post=139608673][/quote]When are we expecting deliveries to commence any idea of the count of first batch

How true is this news..

Nigeria Eyes Twelve Kawasaki KV-107 Helicopters From Saudi Arabia

📌 The Nigerian military is reportedly preparing for the arrival of 12 Kawasaki KV-107 helicopters from Saudi Arabia, a move that would provide a substantial boost to the nation’s heavy-lift and logistical capabilities.

📌 This development first surfaced through reports from Honourable Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi, the Special Adviser to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in early January 2026.

📌 While Gebi did not issue an explicit confirmation of the transfer, his history of accurately predicting military acquisitions has prompted analysts to treat the report with weight.

📌 The specific branch of the Nigerian military that will operate the 12 KV-107 units remains a point of speculation.

NAF 565 back in service

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTNmXDfiOok/?igsh=cTZsN242Mm8ydWl0

franchasng:
and I used to be very wary of propeller planes like the ones Green Africa uses.


I was of the belief that jet engines are better/safer than propeller engine aircrafts, but your comment caught my attention as a mech engineer.


Airpeace should please understudy Qatar Airways operation and safety procedures, the only international airline in the world that have never recorded a single air crash since 32 years of operation

He was talking of small cessna planes, not ATR 42 that Green Africa uses ohhhh.

Google Crashes involving ATR 42, the last i know was somewhere in brasil or so with issues of icing and the plane just fell straight down, it didn't even glide a hundred meters.

ocelot2006:
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of this AH-1Z Viper procurement. Yes, the may be compatibility advantages as we operate some Bell helos, but my issue is political. We all know the conditions and restrictions they're fond of setting. We should've stuck with the Turkish T-129 and the Russian Mi-24/35Ms.

But if the restrictions were that bad then what was the Super Tucano doing in Benin Republic, earlier we leant that the Tucano's should only be operational against the BH terrorist

Never liked the idea's of the AW109 trekkers.

They have now been deployed to their primary roles VIP transport.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CCxS7AgbL/

QuietMynd:
Sacked.
I believe for once nigeria has a leader that is ready to put everyone in check in respective of ur alliance or closeness to the political elite.

Good riddance.

Leader who listens ??

why was this guy and the minister of state defence even qualified for the portfolio @ first, it had to take uncle sam to speak before your leader noticed something was wrong

The U.S. will fast‑track Nigeria’s arms orders. That could bring the NAF’s 12 AH‑1Z Viper attack helicopters in earlier than the 2028 target, and give the Army Aviation Corps its 12 MD‑530F Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters sooner. The two contracts together are worth about $2 billion.

Ghostagain:
Fct minister was disrespecting an army officer, when the coo starts, don't 😭

What do you mean by disrespect, why do the military get involve in civil matters and who gave the order to stop the FCDA officials, this is what need to be investigated and who is found guilty should resign his position or face the law.....this are the reason that we are still back words..............someone just woke up start typing rubbish on Nairaland "Minister disrespecting an army officer"

The Nigerian Army has deployed the T-55 MBT in COIN ops.

In October, a terrorist attempt to force their way into Kukawa Town using a VBIED was stopped. Troops had engaged the VBIED with RPGs, which bounced off its armoured surface.

The VBIED was then destroyed by a T-55 tank.

Copied...

Toju200:
Inspection of recently delivered alpha jets from france

Are the old retired unit or they are the new unit

kabe1:
Nigerian Tier 1 Operators

DSS STATT conduct simulation exercise in Abuja

Seems the DSS have ditched the Israeli made TAVOR and stick with the M4

NA HALO jump.


https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Em1cxLSMa/

kabe1:
Nigerian Air Air Assets

i really miss our MI 35M in action ohhh

sarrki:
What’s bad in tilling it ?

We aren’t as rich as we proclaimed as a nation

its TAR not tilling

US coast guard....

The first Leonardo M346 FA advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force has been spotted undergoing test flights at Varese-Venegono Airport in Italy.

The Aircraft has an experimental registration (CSX55284).

📸 source: Gianluca Galli, Alberto Cucini

Exnavyboy62:
Rome wasn’t built in a day. They will get there. It’s just one step at a time. Meanwhile the very first vehicle prototype made by the Nigerian Army. If you laugh, I will hack your nairaland account

Ingirigi APC prototype is far better and presentable than this thing that can be toppled with a push from my finger tip.

An Inventor In The Ghana Army (GA) – Warrant Officer Class I (WOI) Awal Mohammed Has Presented A Prototype Of A Military Vehicle To The Chief Of The Army Staff (COAS) – Major General (Maj Gen) Thomas Oppong-Peprah.

At The Army Headquarters On Wednesday 4 January 2023. WOI Awal Contended That The Car Which He Named AMHI WSO-22, Is A Fuel Efficient, Safe And Spacious Multi-Purpose Vehicle Which Is Suitable For Military Duties Including Patrols, Guard Visits, Dispatch And Drill Display. WOI Awal Said That His Vehicle Build Up Was Informed By The Self-Help-Spirit Of The COAS Since His Assumption Of Command, Whilst His Motivation Remains The COAS’ Mantra Of Problem-Solving And Teamwork.

Nigerian soldier with a israeli made 8,58 × 70 mm IWI Dan precision rifle.

The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of the second batch of 2x TAI T129 attack helicopters from Turkey.

A Turkish Air Force A400M (Reg: 18-0094 #TUAF720 ) carrying the helicopters has just landed at the HQ Tactical Air Command in Makurdi, Benue State.

Nigerian Air Force TUSAŞ T-129 ATAK helicopter from 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG) coming in to land at Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt.

Nigerian Air Force TUSAŞ T-129 ATAK helicopter from 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG) coming in to land at Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt.

The Scorpion has been a game changer for NAF operations since induction.

📸: TheNaijaSpotter on IG pic.twitter.com/jLwyjKlaNN

— Jake (@Jakepor21) August 24, 2024

Front lines


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C-17 Globemaster seen taking of from MMIA lagos

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-e_AsUI7pG/?igsh=MW5pNnV0OTk0NDJ4ZQ==

Nigerian air force T-129 ATAK helicopter pilot

NAF Special Forces Regiment with NVG and Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Binocular (ENVG-B).