GrandNew and Sokol arrive in Uganda

The ceremony was attended by President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni and other Ugandan state officials. 

 

The two helicopters were delivered as part of a contract signed between PZL-Swidnik and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uganda in June 2014. 

 

PZL-Swidnik will also provide a comprehensive training and support package for the helicopters. 

 

The W-3A Sokol has been equipped with a cargo hook, rescue hoist, search light, loudspeaker system, rappelling kit, FLIR camera, provisions for firefighting equipment and an emergency flotation system.

 

The GrandNew helicopter is equipped with a cargo hook, search light and loudspeaker system.

 

The aircraft will be used to perform law enforcement missions.