Revealed: Nigeria’s 10 Deadliest Military Weapons – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
Nigeria is West Africa’s biggest economy, and one of its most capable militaries. From fighter jets to heavy armor, these are the systems that protect borders, disrupt insurgents, and keep the Gulf of Guinea secure. This is a quick taste, the full breakdown is in the video.
T129 ATAK attack helicopter
Precision strike from low level. CIRIT laser guided rockets for clean hits. UMTAS anti tank missiles for hard targets. Helmet slaved 20 mm gun for fast bursts. 70 mm rockets for area fire. Short range air to air missiles for threats in the sky. EO, IR and laser sensor ball guides every shot. About 280 km per hour top speed.
T 72M1 main battle tank
Proven heavy armor. 125 mm smoothbore gun. About 60 km per hour on roads. Composite armor with anti HEAT features. Thermal sights and stabilized fire for accurate shots on the move.
JF 17 Thunder multirole fighter
Reach and precision in one frame. Guided bombs FT 5, LS 6, YC 200 for one target, one clean hit. Heat seekers up close, radar guided missiles at distance. Targeting pod with day, thermal and laser. About Mach 1.6 top speed, about 1,100 km combat radius.
A 29 Super Tucano light attack
Built for counterinsurgency. Twin 12.7 mm wing guns. 70 mm rockets and laser guided rockets. Precision bombs in the 250 and 500 pound class, laser or GPS guided. Sensor turret and head up display keep the pilot ahead. About 500 miles combat radius.
Wing Loong II UAV
Watch and hit platform. GB 2 guided bombs and precision missiles. About 4,000 km range. Up to 20 hours in the air. Sensors find heat, track movement and mark targets. Strikes from safe altitude reduce risk to friendly forces.
OPV 76 offshore patrol vessel
New patrol ship for the Gulf of Guinea. Steel hull, Sealium superstructure, about 76.8 m long, about 1,100 tons. About 28 knots top speed, about 3,000 nautical miles range. 40 mm main gun, 30 mm remote gun, two 12.7 mm mounts. Flight deck for a medium helicopter. Tasks include surveillance, anti surface warfare, search and rescue and coastal protection.
VT 4 main battle tank
Modern armor with punch. 125 mm smoothbore firing APFSDS. About 70 km per hour on road, about 40 off road. Composite armor with ERA, stabilized fire control, shoot and move with confidence.
Ezugwu MRAP
Designed and built in Nigeria. V shaped, blast resistant hull deflects mines and IEDs. Carries up to 12 troops, heavy weapon mounts. About 100 km per hour top speed. High ground clearance and run flat tires keep it rolling after a hit.
NNS Centenary offshore patrol vessel
95 m OPV on frontline patrols since 2015. 76 mm main gun, two 30 mm and two 20 mm guns. TR47 fire control radar, SR2410C 3D radar. About 20 days endurance, about 3,000 nautical miles at 14 knots. Flight deck and hangar for a helicopter, RHIBs for boarding.
Mi 35M attack helicopter
Heavy and rugged. 30 mm cannon, guided rockets, air to ground missiles. About 310 km per hour top speed. About three hours endurance. Armor protects crew and systems. Can carry up to eight troops in addition to the flight crew.
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