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H-3 Sea King

A multi-purpose helicopter. VH-3D (HC-2) ? Executive Transport UH-3H (HC-85/PMRF/VC-8) ? Utility and Torpedo recovery SH-3H (HS-75) ? Carrier-based anti-submarine warfare UH-3H (HC-2/Naval Air Stations) ? Logistics/Search & Rescue

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History

The first version of this workhorse helicopter was flown more than 35 years ago. The Sea King has been replaced by the SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopters as the anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The transition was completed in the mid 1990s. The remaining Sea King helicopters have been configured for logistical support and search and rescue missions.

Description

The H-3 is a twin engine, all-weather helicopter. The SH-3H model is used by the Navy Reserves to detect, classify, track and destroy enemy submarines. It also provides logistical support and a search and rescue capability. The UH-3H model is utility configured for logistical support and search and rescue missions. The VH-3D model supports the Executive Transport Mission.