The Spanish Navy received 14 Agusta AB212 helicopters known as Gato (Cat) between 1974 and 1980.
The helicopters were upgraded between 2015 and 2018.
In February 2023 with 7 helicopters still in service, it was announced that the unit (Tercera Escuadrilla) would be disestablished and the aircraft withdrawn on July 31, 2024. To be replaced by NH90 of Escuadrilla 14
The helicopters were upgraded between 2015 and 2018.
In February 2023 with 7 helicopters still in service, it was announced that the unit (Tercera Escuadrilla) would be disestablished and the aircraft withdrawn on July 31, 2024. To be replaced by NH90 of Escuadrilla 14
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Fifth Upgraded AB212 Delivered to Spanish Navy
27-Feb-18 - The fifth of seven AB212 upgraded by SENER/Babcock (ex INAER) was delivered to the Spanish Navy. Used the Astronautics Corporation of America’s multifunction display system (MFDS)Modernized AB212 Gets New Certification
31-Jan-18 - Spanish INTA (National Institute of Aerospace Technology) granted technical certificate to the Navy AB212 upgrade joint venture program performed by SENER and Babcock (ex INAER)Fourth Upgraded AB212 Delivered to Spanish Navy
04-Aug-17 - SENER and Babcock (ex INAER) delivered the fourth upgraded AB212 helicopter to the Spain Navy. The remaining two, plus the prototype used for testing, will be delivered by end next yearThird Upgraded AB212 Delivered to Spanish Navy
16-Nov-16 - Third, of seven, upgraded AB212 was delivered by SENER/INAER to the Spanish Navy. Program includes cockpit replacement by a full digital one compatible with night vision googlesMore News ... | |
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Platforms |
Classes |
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CV Independence class |
CVS Principe de Asturias |
FS Buque de Accion Maritima (OPV) |
FS Serviola class |
LH Buque de Proyeccion Estrategica |
AO Cantabria class |
List of Aircraft |
C/N | Mod | Built | ID In this Org | In other Org | |||
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5524 w/o 1978 | ab212asw | Z.18-1 Marina 003-5. w/o 19apr78 | |||||
5525 w/o 1977 | ab212asw | Z.18-2 Marina 003-6. w/o 20jan77 | |||||
5526 | ab212asw | HA.18-3 Marina 01-307. ex Z.18-3 003-7 | |||||
5528 | ab212asw | HA.18-4 Marina 01-308. ex Z.18-4 | |||||
5561 | ab212asw | HA.18-5 Marina 01-309. ex Z.18-5 | |||||
5562 | ab212asw | HA.18-6 Marina 01-310. ex Z.18-6 | |||||
5563 | ab212asw | HA.18-7 Marina 01-311. ex Z.18-7 | |||||
5564 w/o 2010 | ab212asw | HA.18-8 Marina 01-312. ex Z.18-8; w/o 16apr10 in Haiti, 4 fatalities | |||||
5565 | ab212asw | HA.18-10 Marina 01-314. ex Z.18-10 | |||||
5566 w/o 1986 | ab212asw | HA.18-11 Marina 01-315. ex Z.18-11. w/o 13may86 | |||||
5567 | ab212asw | HA.18-12 Marina 01-316. ex Z.18-12. United Nations | |||||
5568 | ab212asw | HA.18-13 Marina 01-317. ex Z.18-13 | |||||
5584 w/o 1982 | ab212asw | HA.18-9 Marina 01-313. ex Z.18-9. w/o 07jul82 | |||||
5627 | ab212asw | HA.18-14 Marina 01-318. ex Z.18-14 |