The Spanish government has given the go-ahead for the navy to acquire two Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawks as tactical transport helicopters.This initial EUR40 million (USD42.7 million) purchase, approved by the cabinet on 2 December, is scheduled to be the first step in a programme aimed at acquiring six new helicopters in all.These first two will start replacing the ageing Sikorsky SH-3 Sea Kings that have been operated by the Spanish Navy (Armada Española) for half a century.The decision to buy the US-made aircraft comes after several years of talks between the Armada and Airbus on the possibility of ordering a navalised version of the NHIndustries NH90 helicopter.A government statement said it had opted for the SH-60F order now because of the long wait expected for a possible NH90 order to materialise, potentially delaying delivery until 2025.The SH-60F is the multi-mission version of the SH-60B, of which the Armada already has 12 operating with its No. 10 squadron from their joint base with the US Navy at Rota near the Strait of Gibraltar.
Spanish Navy orders SH-60F Seahawk helicopters
Espectacular fotografía desde el MPA (Avión de Patrulla Maritima) español del rescate de los náufragos por parte del SH60B embarcado el BAM Relámpago esta tarde. Ambos integrados en la Operación ATALANTA.Se puede observar perfectamente el esquife en el que el náufrago sobrevivió durante 36 horas.¡¡Bien hecho compañeros!!
E não tinham, no passado, adquirido outros 6 SH-60F que foram convertidos para SH-60B, para operar a partir das F100? Pelo que percebi, estes não vão ser para ASW, mas para substituir os Sea King em funções de transporte para a IdM. correcto?
