Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (company designation S-61) is an American twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft. A landmark design, it was one of the first ASW rotorcraft to use turboshaft engines. [1]
Westland Sea King - Wikipedia
WEBThe Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British licence-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters.
Rare insight into the Royal Navy’s Commando Helicopter Force
WEBFeb 21, 2016 · The reign of the scarred Sea King HC4s will end on Mar. 31 (as will the service of 848 NAS), with the passing of duty to the AgustaWestland Merlin fleet transferred from Royal Air Force ranks.
VH-3D (Sikorsky S-61) Marine One Helicopter
WEBAs a security measure, Marine One always flies in a group of as many as five identical helicopters. One helicopter carries the President, while the others serve as decoys. Upon take-off these helicopters shift in formation to obscure the location of the President.
Sea King: The anti-submarine warfare helicopter that gave nearly …
WEBNov 25, 2022 · Specifications. First manufactured by AgustaWestland in the UK, the Sea King helicopter had its first maiden flight in May 1969. It can carry four torpedoes and could also be armed with four mk11 depth charges.
Sikorsky S-61/HH-3A Sea King
WEBSikorsky S-61/HH-3A Sea King. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. First Flight: March 11, 1959. Two seats. The S-61/H-3, developed from the U.S. Navy HSS-2 Sea King antisubmarine helicopter, was designed to fulfill a 1957 U.S. Navy …
BBC NEWS | In Depth | Fact file: Sea King
WEBMar 22, 2003 · Able to fly low at speeds of up to 143 mph, these distinctive craft have played a key role in locating missing people both on land and at sea. But the helicopters that collided in the Gulf,...
Final flight of the Sea King - Royal Navy
WEBSep 26, 2018 · After almost 50 years of active operations, the last military Sea King helicopters flying in the United Kingdom, left RNAS Culdrose for retirement today. Aircrew from 849 Naval Air Squadron will then fly them to HMS Sultan for disposal.
Sea King – the majesty of the skies for over 50 years
WEBJun 22, 2020 · Today, there is a global fleet of more than 70 Sea King aircraft still active with six international operators. Whilst the helicopter’s key capabilities are bespoke to each respective customer, the Sea King’s mission roles include: troop transportation, search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, airborne early warning, and anti-ship warfare.
The 40-year-old British helicopter flying in Ukraine - BBC News
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Flying low in the skies over southern Ukraine, the helicopter swoops and turns, following the contours of the ground. From the cockpit and open side door, the crew scan the horizon, alert for...