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Royal Norwegian Air Force /
Luftforsvaret Westland WS-61 Sea King |
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The 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. The aircraft differs considerably from the
American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines (derived from the
US General Electric T58), British-made anti-submarine warfare
systems and a fully computerised flight control system. Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret) service: The Norwegian Ministry of Justice owns 12 Mk.43B Sea Kings which are operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Forces's 330 Squadron. The aircraft are used for SAR and air ambulance missions and are under the command of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of Southern Norway and Northern Norway. Introduced in May 1973, they were originally stationed at Bodø Main Air Station, Ørland Main Air Station, Sola Air Station and Station Group Banak. In 1997, the squadron conducted 237 SAR and 747 air ambulance missions. From 1995 to 1998, one helicopter was stationed at Ålesund Airport, Vigra, and since 1999, one has been stationed at Rygge Air Station. Florø Airport became a station for one helicopter from 2009. The helicopters are to be replaced by AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin under the Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) programme. Sea King Mk.43 Search and rescue version of the Sea King HAS.1 for the Royal Norwegian Air Force, with lengthened cabin; 10 built. Sea King Mk.43A Uprated version of the Sea King Mk.43 for the Royal Norwegian Air Force, with airframe of Mk.2 but engines of Mk.1; single example built. Sea King Mk.43B Upgraded version of the Sea King Mk.43 for the Royal Norwegian Air Force. Upgraded avionics, including MEL Sea Searcher radar in large dorsal radome, weather radar in nose and FLIR turret under nose. Three new-build plus upgrade of remaining Mk.43 and Mk.43A helicopters. NOTE: The Norwegian Coast Guard (Kystvakten) is a maritime military force which is part of the Royal Norwegian Navy. All aircraft in Norwegian military service are/were operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force! source: wikipedia |
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