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See Ezugwu MRAP APC deploying for action in the Northeast against terrorists.

There's nothing better than seeing Nigerian made MRAP APCs supporting military operations.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSAlje5CtVI

Ezugwu Nigerian made MRAP APC in the frontlines of the Northeast.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek8L--ywaxA

Nigerian air force special forces MRAP APC

Nigerian naval shipbuilding.

dragon2:
I think our A109's ,due to their speed, will act as armed scouts/first responder to suppress the boko-haram technicals while the alpha jets (likely second responders) will arrive to bomb.The mi35 will probably come late and take out any remaining heavy technicals armed with AAA missed by the alphas,and the retreating forces wiped out by the A109's.

Exactly. The A109K is a light scout attack helicopter. Nobody would use it to attack amour, but it's great against BHT technicals and light armour.

Xbee007:
I have read articles from popular news platforms where journalist referred to the Alpha Jet as an aircraft that travels at the speed of light.

Kabe1 enjoys pointless arguments because I don't understand why anyone would call a utility helicopter an attack helicopter.

MI-17 and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk are helicopters that pack more ordinance than A109 yet they are still officially referred to as utility helicopters. But facts don't matter to Kabe1.

If a helicopter provides close air support it is an attack helicopter.

jl115:
if you haven't noticed you and jimi are the only people calling it an AH.....

The rest tried to help you, but I guess they are ignorant as well

You need to include the Nigerian Air Force to that list.

jl115:
you know what never mind I'm tired of explaining myself to ignorant people

Like yourself.

jl115:
Apparently not

OK, here it is.


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2507089162837353&id=1684425015103776


OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY RECEIVES BOOST AS NAF PREPARES TO INDUCT SECOND BATCH OF 2 NEW AGUSTA 109 POWER HELICOPTERS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct the second batch of 2 new AgustaWestland 109 Power Attack Helicopters procured by the Federal Government as part of the fleet enhancement efforts to enable more effective and efficient employment of air power to tackle the security challenges facing the Nation. The 2 helicopters, along with associated equipment and spares, arrived Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja on board a Boeing 737-400 Cargolux Airline aircraft from Malpensa International Airport in Italy on 15 January 2020. They were received by a NAF Team, led by Air Commodore Halim Adebowale, as well as the Country Representative of Leonardo Helicopters, manufacturers of the aircraft. NAF engineers and technicians, in collaboration with a Team from Leonardo, have commenced assembly of the helicopters preparatory to their induction into service.

It would be recalled that the NAF had earlier received the first batch of 2 new Agusta 109 Power Helicopters that were inducted into the Service on 29 April 2019 during the 55th NAF Day Celebration in Abuja. The Service, within the last 5 years, has taken delivery of 21 brand new aircraft, including 10 Super Mushshak, 5 Mi-35M Helicopter Gunships, 2 Bell 412 Helicopters and 4 Agusta 109 Power Helicopters. Beside these, 15 additional aircraft have been ordered by the Federal Government, which include 12 Super Tucano attack aircraft and 3 JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter aircraft. In addition, the Service also took over 11 aircraft from other MDAs. These include 3 EC-135 helicopters and 3 Dauphin helicopters from NNPC, 3 Donier 228 aircraft and 2 Agusta 101 from the Presidential Air Fleet (PAF); making an unprecedented total of 47 aircraft that have either been inducted into the NAF or ordered for the Service since 2015. In the same vein, over 20 previously grounded aircraft have been reactivated within the past 5 years. After induction, the 2 new helicopters will be deployed to theatres of operation across the country to reinforce NAF capability in the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

jl115:
ever heard of the dunning kruger effect?

Ever heard the NAF designates the A-109K as an attack helicopter?

jl115:
You can fit rockets and gun pods on any helicopter....... Still wouldn't make it an AH

It it carries out close air support for ground troops it is an attack helicopter.

jl115:
Look at the AH6.... It has flir, targeting systems, Hmd...... It was designed primarily for Attack roles from the get go.... Even if you look at the secondary roles: "Light Attack, Precision Attack, Anti-armor, Close Combat Attacks, Reconnaissance, Security & Escort, Troop Insertion/Extraction, Combat Search & Rescue" ..... Except for troop insertion, all the other roles are also fulfilled by dedicated AHs.

On the other hand the A109 was never designed with the primary role of being an attack helicopter like the Ah6.

Look at the A-109K it has gun mounts, it has guns, it has rockets it was delivered primarily for CAS missions.

The NAF classifies as an attack helicopter.

Your argument is meaningless.

jl115:
Bro? Was I talking about the AH6 or was I talking about the A109??

What is the primary role of the Ah6? Then after you've answered that, what is the primary role of the A109?

The primary role of the AH-6 in the service of America is attack. It has other secondary roles.

The primary role of the A-109K in NAF service is attack. It has other secondary roles.

The AH6 and A-109k serve similar purposes in the US and Nigerian military service, hence the comparison.

jl115:
If NAF bought the A109 specifically for CAS then that would be one of the most idiotic acquisition of all time.

Primarily doesn't mean specifically.

Bro, please brush up your understanding.

NAF C-130 and Cockpit

More NAF

Interior of the up-armoured 'Buffalo' vehicle.

Nigerian Air Force

EFFECTIVE AIR OPERATIONS: NAF COMMISSIONS ANOTHER C-130H AIRCRAFT AFTER IN-COUNTRY PDM, INDUCTS ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR BASE DEFENCE IN LAGOS

In its continued efforts to boost its airlift and combat support capability for Armed Forces’ operations across the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 29 January 2020, ‘accepted’ back into service another C-130H aircraft, NAF 913, after a successful Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) within the country at the 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (631 ACMD), Ikeja, Lagos. This brings to 2 the number of C-130H aircraft successfully reactivated in-country within the space of one year after NAF 917 was commissioned on 24 June 2019 upon completion of in-country PDM. NAF 917 has since been involved in so many missions both within and outside the country, including delivery of relief materials to flood victims in Mozambique and Zimbabwe as well as movement of logistics for ongoing operations nationwide. Also inducted today were 3 additional Toyota Land Cruiser “Buffalo” vehicles for Base Defence as part of continuing determination to ensure the protection of the NAF critical assets and infrastructure which would enable it project Air Power effectively. The additional Base Defence vehicles would also provide increased mobility to NAF patrol and rapid response teams in the conduct of their essential duties.

While presiding over the acceptance formalities for the newly reactivated aircraft, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who expressed his delight over the successful completion of the PDM, noted that the added heavy airlift platform would improve the operational efficiency of the NAF. According to him, it would give the required impetus for prompt deployment of troops and the provision of logistical support required for operational effectiveness in all theatres of operation. “This accomplishment is a clear manifestation that our efforts at enhancing self-reliance is gradually producing the desired outcome”, he said. The CAS noted that some of the benefits of the in-country PDM include tremendous savings of foreign exchange for the nation as well as significant improvements in the NAF human resource capacity and competence, thereby repositioning the NAF for better service delivery. He expressed optimism that in the near future, the 631 ACMD would have developed capacity to transition into an authorized Regional Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO) for the C-130 aircraft type that would not only conduct PDM and other major maintenance activities on NAF C-130s but also for aircraft of other air forces in the Region.

Speaking further, Air Marshal Abubakar stated that the modest accomplishments so far achieved by the Service had greatly enhanced the serviceability of the NAF aircraft fleets and boosted its capability to project Air Power within and beyond the shores of the country. Apart from the commissioned C-130H, the CAS said, the NAF is equally undertaking the local reactivation of 3 Alpha Jets and one Mi-35P helicopter. “It is also my belief that in a few months ahead, we will also be here to commission the third C-130H, that is, NAF 918”, he noted. He said the local capacity enhancement efforts are in line with the Federal Government’s policies and aspirations that encourage Ministries, Departments and Agencies to look inwards and evolve innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges the nation is confronted with. In line with this, he said, the NAF would continue to pursue its capacity building initiatives through the conduct of local PDM of all aircraft types. He stressed that this would undoubtedly enable the Service to fulfill its primary responsibilities as provided in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to meet a broad range of national security imperatives.

While concluding his remarks, the CAS appreciated Messrs Shaheen Foundation of Pakistan for their contribution towards the timely completion of the maintenance activities on the aircraft, while also congratulating all the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and NAF engineers and technicians who participated in the well-executed project. He urged the NAF engineers and technicians who participated in the project to make the best use of the knowledge acquired during the PDM by effectively applying same in the conduct of future maintenance on the C-130H fleet. While commending the Commander of 631 ACMD and his team for a job well done, the CAS noted that the great achievements being recorded by the NAF in various theatres of operation within the country could not have been possible without the continued and tireless support of the President, Commander- in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari. He also thanked the National Assembly, especially the Chairmen and Members of the Senate and House Committees on the Air Force for their support in ensuring appropriation of funds for the execution of the project. While further expressing his gratitude to the Federal Government for its support, the CAS said “we will continue to sustain our efforts towards enhancing the security of our nation which is critical to nation building”.

In his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command (LC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Lawal Alao, stated that the contract for the in-country PDM of NAF 913 was awarded to Messrs Shaheen Foundation in April 2019 and was also aimed at improving in-depth maintenance capacity of NAF engineers and technicians at 631 ACMD. The AOC, while expressing his profound gratitude to the CAS for giving the Command the support and encouragement needed to push the NAF to greater heights, noted that the commissioning and acceptance ceremony of the C-130H aircraft marked the end of the in-country PDM, which is a calendar inspection conducted at 4-year intervals or after every 4,000 flying hours.

Earlier, while giving highlights of the PDM project, the Commander 631 ACMD, AVM Moses Onilede, stated that, apart from the excellent, cost-effective and timely execution of the job, the arrangement with Shaheen Foundation and PAF (SF-PAF) included the conduct of structured in-class and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to build the capacity of 19 NAF technicians, whilst refreshing their knowledge on Airframe, Avionics/Electrical and Power Plant. He added that 3 NAF personnel were also trained in de-painting, chemical mixtures and painting. Furthermore, he disclosed that there were other value additions which included the provision of some specialized ground support equipment fabricated by the SF-PAF Team during the PDM as well as the reactivation of unserviceable Hangar infrastructure, some of which had not been in use since the 1970s.

The highlight of the colourful ceremony was the commissioning and inspection of NAF 913. The event also featured the award of certificates to the NAF technicians trained during the PDM as well as a brief hand over/take over ceremony, with the signing of the Aircraft Documentation for NAF 913 by the Shaheen Foundation representative and Chief of Aircraft Engineering Headquarters (HQ) NAF, AVM Musibau Olatunji, before handover of the Document to the CAS. As part of the ceremony, the CAS also inspected the fabricated ground support equipment and inducted 3 new ProForce Base Defence Toyota Land Cruiser “Buffalo” vehicles.

Other dignitaries in attendance at the ceremony were Branch Chiefs from HQ NAF, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, AOC Mobility Command, Deputy Commandant Armed Forces Resettlement Centre as well as Commanders and senior officers from Units in Lagos area.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

jl115:
Bro they are not Attack Helicopters.......end of story

From Boeing.

Read and educate yourself.


https://www.boeing.com/defense/ah-6-light-attack-helicopter/

SuperSixSeven:
I think the stronger engines are needed to fly in hot-and-high conditions. The weapon pods of the 50cal guns buffer the recoil of the guns so the helicopter is affected.

Don't tell me what you think, it's useless and irrelevant to this discussion.

Fact is it is an attack helicopter primarily because the NAF wants to use it to provide CAS and the service designates it as such.

SuperSixSeven:
Only difference between E and K are the stronger engines but the K has no specific military equipment on board. It is a utility Helicopter that can be used in the attack role when needed.

Stronger engines which are more able to withstand the effects of recoil. Attack Helicopter, Nigerian air force designation.

jl115:
Bro they are not Attack Helicopters.......end of story

They are attack helicopters.

Nigerian navy NNS Aradu, undergoing refit in the dock.

jl115:
The person who wrote the article sounds dumb..........Xbee007 is 100% correct, your Mi35 are AHs not A109s...........honestly Bro, A109s are good helicopters and a great addition to your Air Force........Nobody is bashing them, it just you, that wants to hold on to this false narrative that they are AHs

The statement quoted in that article is directly from the Nigerian Air Force.

Who's talking about bashing, are you drunk again?

I'm telling you what they are according to it's user and you're talking yayafo.

Xbee007:
I still maintain my stance that NAF uses A109 primarily as LUH. MI-35M is NAF primary AH. If you have any evidence to the contrary provide it.

I don't understand what you mean by evidence to the contrary?

I never said the A-109K is the primary attack helicopter of the Nigerian Air Force.

I said the A-109K would be used as a Close Air Support platform in the Nigerian air force service, thus making it an attack helicopter. I also provided proof to support this.

Remember I said A-109K and not A-109e.

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Locally produced/armoured vehicles for Nigerian Special Forces and Quick Response units.

Xbee007:
Lies, NAF uses the A-109 primarily as utility helicopter. It's only used for attack roles in low threat environment like the Niger Delta.

https://allafrica.com/stories/201904230037.html

night,revealed this during visit to frontline troops, said the delivery the two Agusta 109 power attack helicopters was enhance the fight against insurgency in the country.

Don't you now sound dumb?

Lurker4Long:
Armed transpo...sorry, attack helicopters.

SMH!

You are missing the point. Those birds you posted are used primarily used as Transport helicopters.

The Nigerian Air Force uses the A-109K as a Close Air Support platform as it's primary role. hence the service designates the A-109K as an attack helicopter.

The Air Force also has A109e platforms that are used for light transport and MEDVAC roles, hence their designation.

Belgium also uses and identifies the A-109K as an attack helicopter.

Why is the Type-056 in Nigeria an OPV and not a Corvette like in China?

A service defines a platform by the role it plays in that service.

Locally built Barge for the Nigerian navy

jl115:
Depends on configuration but APC(mostly) .........however if armed with a 30mm cannon as in the pic it could also fulfil the role of an IFV in less conventional operations.

But not ulike the A109 its not a dedicated IFV since it lacks the ballistic protection to fill that role.

You're a clown.

The VDV use the that Typhoon as an IFV.

jl115:
This is were you fail to get the point, the A109 was never build as a Primary role attack helicopter..... It's a utility helicopter, meaning it can do a little bit of everything, however transport is its main role.

Just because you choose to use it in a CAS role doesn't make it an Attack helicopter.....
Even in the DRC before the Rooivalk was deployed, SAAF used Oryx with door guns for CAS operation...... That doesn't all of a sudden make it an attack helicopter.

Even our Super Lynx helicopters which are deployed with our frigates have been specifically integrated with the Mokopa missile as well as torpedoes and depth charges... However it still doesn't make it an AH

What is this?

What role is it going to be used for in the Russian military?