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Sikorsky S-61 H-3
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argentina Comando de Aviacion Naval Argentina

Argentine Navy







Comando de Aviacion Naval Argentina S-61 H-3

In 1972, five newly built Sikorsky S-61D-4 helicopters, locally known as SH-3, were received. They were the export version of the SH-3D Sea King intended for use by the aircraft carrier ARA 25 de Mayo (V2) air group.

During the 1980s, Agusta-built airframes joined the fleet, listed separately as ASH-3D and ASH-3H

Additionally, three SH-3D helicopters for spare parts arrived in 2003. Following the 2008 fire incident aboard the icebreaker ARA Almirante Irizar, four UH-3H helicopters refurbished by Clayton, plus two for spare parts, were acquired.

In 2022, the Argentine Navy purchased two upgraded S-61T Triton helicopters from Carson, valued at $12 million.




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Six UH-3H Sea King for the Argentine Navy

Six UH-3H Sea King for the Argentine Navy

28-Oct-08 - PATUXENT RIVER, Md, USA – A team from NAVAIR’s Support and Commercial Derivative Aircraft Program Office is working hand-in-hand with the Armada Argentina (Argentine Navy) to deliver six UH-3H Sea King helicopters, four flyable versions and two for spare parts.



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1978-    EAH2 Comandante Espora
1972/78EAHComandante Espora





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