1994


Agusta AB212

AB212 NLA





Nucleo Lotta Anfibia. Airframes re-roled to the amphibious support stripped of asw equipment and fitted with defensive ECM and weapons systems
Set up on May 2, 1994, the Helicopter Assault Group, formerly denominated Amphibious Warfare Team (NLA - Nucleo Lotta Anfibia), provides the Italian Navy with a shipborne flight component, tailored to the Italian Navy specific requirements, which is primarily focused on the support to the San Marco Brigade Landing Force. The assault helicopter is fitted with Night-Vision Goggles (NVGs), a Passive Integrated Self-Protection System (SIAP- Sistema Integrato di Autoprotezione Passiva), providing armored seats for pilots, as well as Chaffs and IR Flares countermeasures. Armament includes two 12.7mm HMPs (Heavy Machine-gun Pods), two 42/59 MG pivoting machine guns, two 19/70 HL multiple rocket launchers. This helicopter can transport up to 5 Elite Forces personnel.



  List of Operators of AB212 NLA


Years Model Org
1973-    AB212 italy Marina Militare Italiana





Construction Numbers


C/N Year History
5103 IT MM80936
5122 IT MM80948
5124 IT MM80950
5148 IT MM81083
IT MM80951






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