For the history of RAF Puma see Puma HC.1
These airframes dates back to the 1970s although they were extensively upgraded by then Eurocopter between 2009/2015.
Between March 2015 and June 2021 a RAF Puma detachment was deployed to Afghanistan (Operation Toral) in support of NATO Resolute Support Mission. During the deployment, the Pumas flew 12,800 hours, transported 126,000 passengers and moved 660,000kgs of freight.
In 2021, DoD issued the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement to seek a replacement.
These airframes dates back to the 1970s although they were extensively upgraded by then Eurocopter between 2009/2015.
Between March 2015 and June 2021 a RAF Puma detachment was deployed to Afghanistan (Operation Toral) in support of NATO Resolute Support Mission. During the deployment, the Pumas flew 12,800 hours, transported 126,000 passengers and moved 660,000kgs of freight.
In 2021, DoD issued the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement to seek a replacement.
News |
UK Selects Airbus, Leonardo and Lockheed-Martin for NMH
27-Feb-24 - The UK Department of Defence (DoD) issued the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) to three bidders for the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition to provide UK Armed forces with a new rotary-wing capability #NMHNew Wireless Comms System for RAF Puma HC.2
31-Jan-24 - The Axnes PNG WICS wireless intercom communication system has been chosen to upgrade the Royal Air Force (RAF) Puma Mk2 helicopters #commsRAF Akrotiri Changes Griffins for Pumas
03-Apr-23 - Royal Air Force (RAF) 84 Squadron based out of RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus transitioned from the Griffin HAR.2 (Bell 412) to the Puma HC.2 on March 31, 2023 #CyprusHeli-One Recognized RAF Benson Puma Fleet Plan
27-Oct-22 - Heli-One, CHC MRO provider, presented its Award for Engineering Excellence to RAF Benson Sergeant Burns for assuring the current and future delivery of Puma helicopter capability through Fleet Plan #pumaMore News ... | |
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Units |
Years | Units | Base |
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2023- | 84 Squadron | RAF Akrotiri |
2022- | 1563 Flt | Seria heliport |
2015- | 28 Squadron | RAF Benson |
2015- | PCOCU | RAF Benson |
2012- | 33 Squadron | Kabul International RAF Benson |
2012- | 230 Squadron | Kabul International RAF Benson |