Eurocopter Puma Mk2
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Royal Air Force

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.

As of 2023, the RAF has 18 Puma helicopters in its inventory, with 13 operational.