ATLANTA, Georgia, March 2023 – MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) announced 12 MD530F Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters to Nigerian Army. The company is ramping up production line capabilities and increasing staffing to accommodate additional sales orders.
These 12 MD530F Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopters ordered by the Nigerian Army will be used to support counter insurgency and terrorism operations in the African country.
To support production, MDH restructured its production facility and has planned a staff increase of over 120 employees. These efforts will also support additional, large aircraft orders and strategic customer engagement opportunities.
“We are grateful for the trust of the Nigerian government, and are pleased to showcase our purpose-built, light attack aircraft solution to Nigeria and the world.” says Brad Pedersen, President and CEO at MD Helicopters. “MD Helicopters has streamlined our production processes to directly address the current and planned increase of aircraft orders,”
The MD530F Cayuse Warrior Plus is a helicopter derivative of the original 369FF Cayuse Warrior and is a combat proven tactical scout and light attack aircraft valued for its unmatched power, safety, speed, agility, and unparalleled confined area capabilities. Mission enhancements include sensors, weapons system, avionics improvements, armor, and increased power performance.
The aircraft will be used for area security, tactical reconnaissance convoy escort, and drug interdiction missions in Nigeria. The Nigerian selection includes a complete ILS package, spares, pilot and maintainer training, and Flight Training Device (FTD).
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) manufactures high-performance rotorcraft solutions that support operators flying military, commercial, law enforcement, utility, and VIP mission profiles.
With thousands of aircraft in service worldwide, MDH has been designing and building aircraft known for their safety, versatility, responsiveness, speed, and reliability since 1947.
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