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IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 79 RoAF | Baza 95 Aeriană Bacău Open Day 2017
This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
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IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 79 RoAF | Baza 95 Aeriană Bacău Open Day 2017
This helo is a Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma of the 330L SOCAT variant (Sistem Optronic de Cercetare si lupta Anti-Tanc), meaning optronic system for reconnaissance and anti-tank fighting. This version was developed with Elbit Systems, using their sensors, fire control system and weapons. A variety of weapons can be carried on the 4 pylons, including 57mm unguided rockets in multiple launch tubes (UB-16-57 seen here) and Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles. Under the nose is a French Nexter M261 THL-20 20mm autocannon on a fully articulated turret. It is one of a few assault helicopters with a troop compartment, along with the more famous Mi-24 Hind and Vietnam-era Huey gunships. Open Day at Baza 95 Aeriană Erou Căpitan Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu Bacău.
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IAR - IAR-330 - Puma - Cold War Aircraft - Romanian Air Force - Air Base 95 Bacău Open Day 2017 - BCM/LRBC
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