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Westland Sea King
Westland Sea King Belgian Air Force.jpg
Westland Sea King from the Belgium air force.
Role Helicopter
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Westland.
First flight May 7th, 1969.
Status Active
Primary user Royal Navy

The Westland Sea King is a powerful British helicopter. It was built by a company called Westland. This helicopter is actually a special version of the American SH-3 Sea King, built under a special agreement.

Some versions of this helicopter are used for carrying people or supplies. These are known as the Westland Commando.

What the Sea King Does

The Westland Sea King is a very useful helicopter. It can do many different jobs, like:

  • Finding and stopping submarines underwater.
  • Helping people in danger, like during search and rescue missions.
  • Flying important people, like VIPs, from one place to another.
  • Carrying supplies or equipment.
  • Helping with electronic warfare, which means using technology to confuse enemy systems.
  • Supporting special forces teams in their important missions.

Who Uses the Sea King?

Many countries around the world have used the Westland Sea King helicopter. In 2013, or around that time, it was used by:

Images for kids

  • Sea King and Whirlwind 2

    Westland Sea King HAS.1 air-lifting a Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 near RNAS Culdrose, 1971

  • Sea Kings, Prestwick, 1972 - Flickr - PhillipC

    A formation of four Sea Kings hovering close to the ground, Prestwick, 1972

  • 050625-Kiel-x06-600

    German SAR Sea King during an operation, 2005

  • SeaKing AEW 849Sqn CVN-73 1998

    Royal Navy Sea King AEW2A in 1998

  • NoRAF Sea King 071

    Royal Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B

  • Westland Commando Mk1 Egypt 1980

    Egyptian Commando Mk 1, June 1980

  • 800 Squadron NSW (Naval Strike Wing), based at RAF Cottesmore, embarked HMS Illustrious for a 6 week deployment. The Sqn were about to commence Exercise Neptune Warrior as part of the cold weather programme for the year. MOD 45147440

    A Sea King AEW 2 Helicopter of 849 Squadron

  • Seaking 09 lifts off - 1980

    RAN Sea King Mk50, Shark 09, launches from HMAS Melbourne, 1980

  • Sea King HAR3 XZ585 at RIAT 2010 arp

    RAF Sea King HAR.3 rescue helicopter at 2010 RIAT

  • Westland Seaking of INS Dega (cropped)

    An Indian Navy Sea King

  • Royal Navy, XV666, Westland Sea King HAS5 (30416432618)

    HeliOperations Sea King HU5 in 2018

  • Sea King helicopter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum February 2015

    "Shark 07" at the Australian Fleet Air Arm Museum

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Westland Sea King para niños

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