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First 7 "Green" Merlin Mk3 Helicopters Updated to IHC3 Standard Ahead of Transfer to Royal Navy.
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A "green" Merlin Mk3 (foreground) and a "grey" Merlin Mk2 (background). The AgustaWestland Merlin Mk2 is the anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance helicopter of the Royal Navy. The Mk3 variant was transfered from the Royal Air Force to the Royal Navy to take on the demanding Commando Role (from ship to shore operations). The current Merlin Mk3 fleet will undergo an upgrade package through an interim model. It will then move towards the advanced Merlin Mk4. Picture: Royal Navy |
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In March this year, a"Green" Merlin Mk3 which was transferred
from the Royal Air Force to the Royal Navy “Junglie” Commando
Helicopter Force (CHF) to start trials at sea with Royal Fleet Auxiliary
(RFA) Lyme Bay landing ship dock (LSD) (Pictures above). The AgustaWestland AW101 is a medium-lift helicopter used in both military and civil applications. It was developed by a joint venture between Westland Helicopters in the UK and Agusta in Italy in response to national requirements for a modern naval utility helicopter. Several operators, including the armed forces of Britain, Denmark and Portugal, use the name Merlin for their AW101 aircraft. |
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