Aircraft
Singapore Close To Super Puma Replacement Choice
The island nation is evaluating new medium lift helicopters, and also planning to replace some older CH-47 Chinooks.
Singapore has routinely operated its Super Pumas at sea, and the replacement must also have this capability. (Photo: RSAF)
Singapore has routinely operated its Super Pumas at sea, and the replacement must also have this capability. (Photo: RSAF)

Singapore is close to selecting a replacement for its Super Puma medium-lift helicopters. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) currently operates the survivors of 34 Super Pumas acquired in 1985 and 1991, which subsequently had an avionics and capability upgrade beginning in the latter half of the 2000s. The RSAF is also planning to replace some older Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.