1982 · Twin-engine medium turbine helicopter
Factory at 
Yeovil
History
C/N
Airborne Early Warning variant rapidly brought into service during the Falklands/Malvinas conflict. The platform offered tactical control to the Sea Harrier providing both aerial and surface radar cover.
The AEW Mk2 variant was also used by the Spanish Navy.
Upgrade to AEW.2A from 1985.
The 13 Royal Navy AEW Mk2 helicopters were used by 849 Squadron and later upgraded to the ASaC Mk 7 type.
The AEW Mk2 variant was also used by the Spanish Navy.
Upgrade to AEW.2A from 1985.
The 13 Royal Navy AEW Mk2 helicopters were used by 849 Squadron and later upgraded to the ASaC Mk 7 type.
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400-1 1660 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3 |
| Length (m) | 16.69 |
| Height (m) | 5.2 |
| Blades | 5 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 18.9 |
| Disc area (m2) | 280 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 6000 Max: 9700 |
| Speed (km/h) | Max: 208 |
| Range (km) | 1200 |
| Rate/Climb (m/min) | 615 |
Operators
| 1969-2018 | Fleet Air Arm Sea King |