MD530Fs for Kenya

Kenya plans to acquire up to 12 MD530F armed light helicopters, with MD Helicopters receiving an order for six MD530F Cayuse Warriors. The order covers logistic support, aircraft systems and ground support equipment. Deliveries will take place between April and August 2019. Kenya’s MD530Fs will be outfitted with a full complement of mission equipment including ballistic armour protection, FN Herstal .50 calibre HMP 400 machine gun pods and M260 7-shot rocket pods for 70mm rockets.