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Royal Air Force Puma Mk2

For the history of RAF Puma see Puma HC.1
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.

RAF Puma Mk2 replacement


RAF Puma HC.2 are scheduled for retirement in 2025. The airframes dates back to the 1970s although they were extensively upgraded by then Eurocopter between 2009/2015. The replacement would result of a New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement, although as of March 2021 no official announcement has been made. Expected options available includes Leonardo (AW149), Sikorsky (Black Hawk NMH ), Airbus (H175M), Bell (525) and Boeing (MH-139).
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  News


New Wireless Comms System for RAF Puma HC.2

New 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 #comms
RAF Akrotiri Changes Griffins for Pumas

RAF 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 #Cyprus
Heli-One Recognized RAF Benson Puma Fleet Plan

Heli-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 #puma
RAF Pumas Returns from Afghanistan

RAF Pumas Returns from Afghanistan

28-Jun-21 - As part of UK Armed Forces process of withdrawing from Afghanistan the RAF Puma helicopters deployed with NATO Resolute Support Mission since March 2015 returned to RAF Benson
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YearsUnitsBase
2023-    84 Squadron CY RAF Akrotiri
2022-    1563 FltBN Seria heliport
2015-    28 Squadron RAF Benson
2015-    PCOCU RAF Benson
2012-    33 SquadronAF Kabul International
RAF Benson
2012-    230 SquadronAF Kabul International
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