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Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by LRNZH(m): 3:23am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Abuja—The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar, said yesterday there was urgent need to boost the capacity of Nigerian Air Force to meet its responsibilities. He spoke against the backdrop of involvement of the Nigerian Air Force in the battle to rid the country of terrorism in the North East and other serious security issues confronting the country, such as Niger Delta militancy. To this end, Abubakar, in an NTA programme, said that NAF would soon take delivery of 12 new Mi-35 attack helicopter gunships fitted with modern facilities to fire guided missiles at enemy positions. Aside the gunships from Russia, he said a new set of fighter jets from the United States of America with ISR facilities would soon be delivered to NAF as soon as the US Congress, which gives approval on manufacture and sale of such hi-tech weaponry, gave its nod. Commenting on the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and their camps in Sambisa, Air Marshal Abubakar said: “We have degraded the capacity of the Boko Haram terrorist’s group to move around inside the Sambisa forest. ‘’The only problem we are having is that of the terrain. It is a big challenge because the place has been mined and troops cannot just move freely.” Noting, however, that the terrorists had been fleeing the forest because of airforce bombardment, Abubakar said the task was immense. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/terrorism-air-force-expecting-12-attack-helicopter-gunships-russia/amp/ 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by LRNZH(m): 3:24am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Mi-35 in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bW4NrUYK0g ![]() Intro The Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter delivers superior flight performance and manoeuvrability than its predecessor. The production of Mi-35M started in 2005. The aircraft integrates modern, high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armoured targets and providing air support for ground missions. It can be modified as an attack, ground assault, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or transport platform. The Mi-35M is one of the modern combat helicopters in the Russian Air Force inventory. It is also operated by the armed forces of Venezuela, Brazil and Azerbaijan. Features Based on the Mi-24 Hind, the Mi-35M incorporates several improvements, including shortened stub wings, a new rotor system, modern avionics, upgraded turboshaft engines and a hydraulic system. The cockpit and vital components of the helicopter are significantly armoured. It can be deployed in combat missions in various geographies with high-temperature and high-altitude environments and features round-the-clock combat capabilities for conducting missions during day and night. It is also capable of operating from unprepared and poorly equipped airfields. http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mi-35m-hind-e/ 8 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by omoelesa(m): 3:30am On Aug 19, 2016 |
IPOB,Jonathan-NDA,Boko- haram,how market? 60 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by asala1: 4:59am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Getting ready for October 1st. 3 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by blackpanda: 5:12am On Aug 19, 2016 |
This is how its done. This is how to rule a country. Not like that moronic mr clueless that smuggled millions of dollars to SA on the pretext of buying imaginary weapons! 63 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by persius555(m): 6:19am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Average cost of that bird is 25 million dolls Including maintainance cost and all, we are looking at roughly 350 million or thereabout. Until I see them land at the base, I refused to be emotionally amused. I want to jump for joy, but no be naija we dey. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by ANBAKO: 6:22am On Aug 19, 2016 |
He who has ears, listen to what the spirit says!!! God bless Nigeria but punish her enemies 18 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Progressive01(m): 6:50am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Very cheery news to me. We need to drastically upgrade our military in terms of hardware and personnel so anyone has to think very long and hard when struck with the idea of doing something silly to this country. I know some bunch of inconsolable never-do-wells will huff and puff at this as well. Regardless, all terrorist groups from Boko Haram to NDA to iPOD are hereby put on notice. Thread carefully. ![]() 18 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by tyson99(m): 6:58am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Nice one 2 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by shukuokukobambl: 7:22am On Aug 19, 2016 |
LRNZH: Tell Buhari that i don't care and i no send. I must continue bombing ![]() ![]() 18 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by DonBobes(m): 7:37am On Aug 19, 2016 |
shukuokukobambl: LWTMB!!! |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by babyfaceafrica: 7:39am On Aug 19, 2016 |
NIce 1 Like |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by youngberry001(m): 7:44am On Aug 19, 2016 |
blackpanda:u speak well bro,,,,,,,bravo!! #military 8 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Rikidony(m): 7:54am On Aug 19, 2016 |
nice one Baba, IB borrowed $2B to fund the military but all we got was looting and Alfa jet. God go punish them alll 17 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by veekid(m): 8:03am On Aug 19, 2016 |
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Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by herzern(m): 8:04am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Seriously.... |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by acunon: 8:04am On Aug 19, 2016 |
What a nice development, I hope it doesn't turn fund diversion and openly scam as they usually do ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by herzern(m): 8:04am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Nobody: 8:04am On Aug 19, 2016 |
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Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Nobody: 8:05am On Aug 19, 2016 |
so na wetin he wan dey use our budget money for be that? God abeg dash buhari small sense |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Nobody: 8:06am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Sai Baba I hope they are for your boko haram fulani brothers. As for we IPOB, we careless, we can't be intimidated. 1 Like |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Nobody: 8:07am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Rikidony:even if i was a sadist this comment make me laff nd mess together...lol 2 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Professor101(m): 8:08am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Hmmmm |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by kobonaire(m): 8:09am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Boko Haram ...... suya time!! |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by seunny4lif(m): 8:09am On Aug 19, 2016 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nigeria is at War ![]() ![]() ![]() Oh boy ![]() ![]() 19th Aug ![]() ![]() ![]() My BD ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Lexusgs430: 8:13am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Then for give us Apache fighters nah |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Bgorgeous: 8:13am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Make una bring am first haba!! |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Spells(m): 8:14am On Aug 19, 2016 |
All this for October 1st ![]() 5 Likes
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Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Nobody: 8:15am On Aug 19, 2016 |
When i read the title, I been think say na Airforce1 (that nairaland musician) wey russia wan attack ... ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: Airforce Expecting 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia by Thisis2raw(m): 8:15am On Aug 19, 2016 |
Question of the day: Are this weapons paid by the past administration or this present govt? If it's been paid by This present govt were did dey get the fund for that? 9 Likes 1 Share |
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