Italian-built of the sea

Aside from the Italian nay, operators of Uie original AS1I-3I> anti-submarine helicopter include the navies ol Argentina. Brazil and Peru The AS-61 VII’ and logistic transport nvxlel was bought in small numlx-rs 11 Tgypt Iran. Iraq.

Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.

Another military variant is the ASUrKPelican mmb. tt search – and a-suic helicopter, equivalent to the HH-ЗГ which ts used In the Italian air force, later versions have upgraded avionics

king for night rescue missions.

In the course of its evolution, the AS-61 Ixvarne a much more capable helicopter. Early S-6b had a weapon load of less than l(M) kg <HHO lb t. but tlu – SI 1-А!> can carry much I wavier loads, such as a pair r»f Kxocet or I laqxaon anti-ship missiles.

Agusta also built several uvil variants. fu-r producing 13 S-611. and 123 sr»Jl civil versions of the Sea King. Agusta pnxluced the AS-61.1 Silver, which has a lightly shorter fuselage

Above: Often flown as a transport helicopter, the AS-61 is also capablo ol attacking enemy ships with missiles.

and seating for 2S passengers instead of the original 30 It has increased fuel capacity for longer range – it is capable of living more than %6 km (600 miles) with 2-І passengers.

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AS-61 Sea King

 

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Devofopod in tho Into 1950s. the Sea King looks sot to continue operations across tho world, dospito tho development ol того advanced designs.

 

Italian-built of the sea

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Italian-built of the sea

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