SAAF Oryx 1202

[@Jon962-h4i]

Given the state of the SADF, I'm surprised to see this still flying in 2021.

[@brentjennings3487]

Flown in 1202 many times, on mountain rescue training and ops. Always great to work with 22Sq.

[@robinfist]

One of the last few still flying......

[@josephcoetzee5603]

thankx denel

[@ginger0208]

Bush Taxi, landing in Simon's Town it appears?

[@brandstyle3639]

Beauty machine

[@guy20201000]

Judging on its old shape this helicopter looks like it was made in 1993, sad to see there's no budget, money gone missing or corruption.

[@Loneranger670]

Way before 1993. As paratroopers we were using them in Angola in 1986 already. They were originally French Pumas who later had their engines updated. I think they were manufactured in the late 60’s as the SAAF took delivery of 20 Pumas in 1971. Im also surprised to see them still flying.

[@MrMalimaali]

Please give your racists mind a break its not that deep there is the Ugusta helicopter its just as capable

[@m.tariqjaveedrajputking7154]

Like thanks 👍❤️

[@antonioantonio5175]

Recce operators ?

[@allanroyvid]

The Maritime Reaction Squadron is a specialised marine-like unit of the South African Navy that provides a combat ready amphibious, diving and small boat capability to the Navy

[@bryanhurd9955]

Old now

[@ГалияБралимова-д1в]

Аналог ми - 4 , разве алуэтт - 3 не практичнее

[@shaunspies1108]

Have you got any clue what you are talking about?

[@emiliodeolim-thefisherman9957]

@@shaunspies1108 lol I was just about to ask him the same question hahaha..nice one

[@ulisesvelez5846]

the south african "oryx" helicopter. was south african copy of french "puma". helicopter.

[@allanroyvid]

not a copy, its upgraded version of Aerospatiale Puma.

[@rooiflitz]

The Oryx was a South African modified Puma with 65% native South African parts added, upgrading the platform into an all-around better helicopter.

[@Jurflip2]

It's really a hybrid Puma - Super Puma. It uses Makila engines, like early versions of the Super Puma, the tail has been lengthened compared to the Puma and a vertical fin added under the tail.

[@allanroyvid]

@@maartendupreez8197 South African army does not fly any aircraft

[@emiliodeolim-thefisherman9957]

Regardless of when it was made ND by who and when it was operated..is anyone else surprised we have budget to fly a military aircraft for what looks to be training or something..lol I thought fuel was saved for emergencies like an actual war hahaha