List of active United Kingdom military aircraft - Wikipedia
Tri-service badge of the United Kingdom's armed forces. This is a list of military aircraft currently in service with the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom.
Puma HC2 - Royal Air Force
The Puma helicopter will remain in service until March 2025. The retirement of the Puma at this point will enable avoidance of additional in-service costs and focus efforts on introducing Puma’s replacement as quickly as possible.
Aircraft - Royal Air Force
Profiles of all the RAF's active aircraft - role, capability, specifications, recognition, history, current squadrons and stations.
Chinook - Royal Air Force
The Chinook is a tandem-rotor, multi-role helicopter used to transport troops and supplies. It plays a vital role in the RAF's response to emergencies.
Boeing Chinook (UK variants) - Wikipedia
On 15 December 2009, the British government announced its Future Helicopter Strategy including the purchase of twenty-four new build Chinooks, twenty-two to expand the force and two to replace losses in Afghanistan, to be delivered to the RAF from 2012.
Puma Helicopter | RAF Puma HC2 Helicopter Overview & Specs
1 天前 · The Puma HC2, a variant of the Aerospatiale Puma, is a twin-engine tactical support helicopter developed for the RAF. It builds upon the design of the original Puma HC1 with comprehensive upgrades to extend its operational life, increase safety, and enhance mission flexibility. The HC2 upgrade program was conducted by Airbus Helicopters and ...
SA330 Puma in Royal Air Force - Helis.com
It is a versatile airframe with many roles, including battlefield mobility for troops and supplies, CASEVAC and support for Harriers in forward operating bases. Part of the Support Helicopter Force, most Pumas are now committed to the UK Joint Helicopter Command.
Royal Air Force - Helis.com
Since 1 Oct 1999, when Joint Helicopter Command was formed, the RAF has committed 7, 18, 27, 33 & 230 Squadrons with their Chinook, Puma and (from 2002), 28(AC) Squadron with its Merlin helicopters to this tri-service organisation.
Merlin HC.3 in Royal Air Force - Helis.com
Equipped with extended range fuel tanks differs from the Royal Navy version by having double-wheel main landing gear. Its first operational deployment was to the Balkans in 2003 and in 2004 was deployed to Iraq to support coalition forces in a Medevac role.
UK Puma support now likely to run until 2028 as delays to NMH …
2023年9月8日 · The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) fleet of Puma HC2 helicopters looks increasingly likely to stay in service until at least 2028 after defence chiefs moved to extend a maintenance contract for up...