The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three Leonardo AW109 Trekker helicopters.
In a statement posted to social media, the Navy said it participated in a brief handover ceremony at the Caverton Helicopters Limited hangar facilities in Ikeja, Lagos, on Nov. 12.
The aircraft have a purpose-built VIP configuration with full leather and noise attenuated system, as well as landing skids for better loading capacity, the Navy said.
Auxiliary fuel tanks provide extended endurance up to three hours and 40 minutes, meaning they could be used for long-range transport flights.
“The helicopters could also be retrofitted with purpose built mission equipment,” the Navy said.
