Look .. Air "Guard" participates in 4 combat models at the aviation fair

Including reconnaissance and other highly armed operations and with multiple combat missions

The National Guard will participate in the first Saudi International Air Show, to be held at the Riyadh Aviation Club, alongside local and international sectors.

Brigadier-General Turki bin Mousa Al-Tassan, who oversees the National Guard Wing during the exhibition, confirmed that the National Guard's goal was to present the public with the quality of the efforts and sacrifices made by its members for the prosperity and protection of the country. "The Air Force decided to participate in four models of aircraft, namely Apache, Black Hawk, AH-6I reconnaissance aircraft and MD530 training aircraft. hopes that "this participation will reach all its objectives".

"Guard forces are looking to reap the benefits of this participation, and most importantly, to meet manufacturers and airlines providing services and to know the services they provide, and we will strengthen knowledge and reconciliation with these companies, especially national ones, "he said. "In the past, it was difficult for us to meet these companies and to know their services and capabilities.Today, thanks to the show, it is easy to maintain a direct dialogue with companies to know our needs for various services. ; Needs ".

Brigadier General Al-Tassan expressed the wish of the National Guard forces to strengthen their relations with the national airlines. "The Saudi Helicopter Maintenance Company and the GDC, which operate under the Public Investment Fund, are supported by the General Establishment of the Military Industries Strengthen relations with these two companies with high potential , quality services in the maintenance and reconfiguration of certain spare parts, as well as their ability to manufacture communication devices and maintenance of Apache aircraft night vision devices.

"The pilots and technicians of the National Guard were the subject of great attention, starting with the creation of an air force in the Guard in early 1427, where they were then joined by air forces, land, security, which gave them more experience, and we are now developing better human skills to give them more experience. "

Brigadier Turki Al-Tassan, head of the Black Hawk aviation industry in Saudi Arabia, said: "The technology company has obtained permission to manufacture this type of aircraft. We hope to see you soon a Saudi product. " Bandar, his deputy and the head of the military apparatus.

It should be noted that the Apache aircraft: a powerful American-made Boeing attack helicopter reacts quickly and can attack closely or at depth, so that it can destroy and disrupt enemy forces and collection of information. With a curb weight of 14,000 pounds, a maximum weight of 23,000 pounds, a maximum speed of 193 knots and an armed reconnaissance aircraft (AH-6I), this is a light weight attack that allows retaliate directly if necessary). The unit is equipped with six front fans weighing up to 4,700 pounds and whose first part Lacy Structure of the fixed parts of the aircraft 2850 lbs.

(MD 530 F): American-made, versatile by weight and treatment, used by the National Guard in basic and advanced training, and armed, can be used for the recognition and protection of processions and security operations, to the maximum speed of 152 knots and for a weight of 3080 lb, Lb

And the Black Hawk: a versatile Black Hawk: combat missions, combat support, administrative support, air incursions, command and control, moving troops into combat trajectories, replenishment and logistics, transporting equipment, vehicles and weapons , Vacuum 14,000 lb and maximum speed 193 knots. Engines: equipped with 2 engines of type GE, 2000 horses.