Nigeria linked to potential acquisition of twelve Kawasaki KV-107IIA helicopters
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Reports indicate Nigeria is associated with a possible deal for twelve Kawasaki KV-107IIA helicopters in four configurations: five for firefighting, three multi‑purpose, two VIP transport and two air ambulance.
The KV-107IIA is the Japanese licensed version of the Boeing Vertol Model 107 (CH‑46 Sea Knight) built between 1978 and 1984 and powered by General Electric CT58 turboshaft engines, but there is no official confirmation from the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, the Nigerian Air Force or Saudi authorities regarding the sale.
Interest was reported in January after comments from Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi, special adviser to the Chief of Defence Staff, and a similar list of twelve units appeared in 2018 on Sky4buy, suggesting the fleet has been available for some time.