European Gunships PART 3

One of the Puma SOCATs from Flotila 71 Aeriană shows off the most common training configuration. The SOCAT is equipped with four rocket pods, 20mm cannon and forwardfacing self-defence sensors, while the pilots wear MiDASH helmets. The SOCAT can also carry Spike XT-5 and XT-8 ER missiles.Liviu Dnistran In the latest instalment of AFM’s review of Europe’s helicopter gunships, coverage moves to Romania, Spain and Turkey. FLEET SURVEY Romania Tank-busting Pumas IN THE 1970S, Romania acquired a licence to build