Sikorsky S‑61 H‑3
in 
Comando de Aviacion Naval Argentina
Argentine Navy
Del'd 16 · Service : 1972 to present
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.
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.
Units
| 1978- | 2da Escuadrilla Aeronaval de HelicopterosEAH2 |
| 1972-1978 | Escuadrilla Aeronaval de HelicopterosEAH |
Platforms
| CV Colossus class |
| AO Durance class |
| AW Irizar class |
