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.
S-61T first landings on ARA Almirante Irizar
Carson S-61T resupplying Belgrano II Antarctic base
Antarctic logistics campaign completed
Sea King refueling HFIR ARA Sarandi
Carson S-61T resupplying Belgrano II Antarctic base
Antarctic logistics campaign completed
Sea King refueling HFIR ARA Sarandi
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