The IAR-330 Puma SOCAT used for anti-armor warfare During the 1990s, the Romanian Air Force sought to enhance the combat capabilities of its IAR 330L fleet to make it into a universal anti-tank and support helicopter.

The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter designed and originally produced by the French aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation. The Puma was developed as a new design during the mid-1960s in response to a French Army requirement for a medium-sized all-weather utility helicopter.

Jan 22, 2013 · The IAR 330M Nato Puma is an upgraded transport variant intended for military transport, search and rescue and medical evacuation missions. The helicopters are equipped with SOCAT avionics and Nato compatible communication systems.

The IAR 330 is the Romanian-built version of Aérospatiale's SA 330 Puma helicopter, manufactured by IAR Braşov. Twenty-four helicopters have been recently upgraded to IAR 330 SOCAT in cooperation with Elbit Systems (Israel). [2]

The IAR 330 is the Romanian-built version of the Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter, manufactured by IAR Brașov. Twenty-four helicopters were upgraded to IAR 330 SOCAT in cooperation with Elbit Systems (Israel).

Ministerul Apărării a decis ca programul de achiziţie în acest domeniu să se concretizeze în: elicoptere de atac, construite de industria aeronautică română sub licenţă (program anulat în anul 1999) si elicoptere IAR-330 "Puma" modernizate în varianta SOCAT, variantă ce include un nou sistem de armament si avionică.

The IAR - 330 Puma SOCAT involved in the tragic event produced on March 7, 2013, is an attack helicopter that can be configured to execute MEDEVAC missions. Power plant: two TURMO IV B turboprop engines, each of 1,400 HP. - Wingspan: 3,38m. - Main propeller diameter: 16,2m. - Maximum takeoff weight: 7,400kg.

SOCAT (Sistem Optic de Cautare si lupta AntiTanc (Antitank Optronic Search and Combat System))is the result of an upgrading program for the IAR 330 PUMA helicopter driven by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.

Oct 23, 2024 · IAR-330L Puma SOCAT. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 6 million screened photos online!

Jan 28, 2024 · Airline: Romania - Air Force Reg: 78 photos Aircraft: IAR-330L Puma SOCAT Serial #: 129 Photo date: 2024-06-28 Uploaded: 2024-11-27