The puma is a French designed transport helicopter. It can carry 16 fully equipped troops. The Puma can be dismantled to the extent that it can be put onto a Hercules and therefore easily taken to any theatre in any part of the world. The RAF's Pumas are based at RAF Benson.

Recognition features

• Distinctive air intakes
• 4 rotor blades
• Wheels
• Lots of windows around cockpit

Technical data