1998 - 44 HM.1 Merlin
2012 - 30 to be upgraded as HM.2
2014 -25 ex RAF HC.3/3A for the Royal Marine Commando, after retirement of Sea King HC.4/6
2015 - HC.3i interim variant awaiting for the HC.4
2016 - Mk4 variant for the Royal Marines Commando (MLSP)
2018 - AEW Mk5 Crowsnest Merlin
On June 2021 was revealed that the Merlin will continue to operate until 2040
All Merlin HC3 were upgraded by 2021 to HC4. Maritime Conversion programme consisted of a new digital cockpit, folding main rotor blades and folding tail, sprayed grey. Role is Commando support.
Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 2015- | 814 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2014/18 | 829 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2013- | 824 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2013- | 820 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2004/14 | 829 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2003/13 | 820 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2001/14 | 814 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 2000/13 | 824 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
| 1998/01 | 700 NAS | RNAS Culdrose |
Platforms |
| Classes |
|---|
| CVS Invincible class |
| CVS Queen Elizabeth class |
| H Argus class |
| DDG Type 45 Daring class |
| FF Type 26 class |
| FF Type 22 (Batch 3) Cornwall class |
| FF Type 23 Duke class |
| FF Type 31 Inspiration class |
| FS River (Batch 2) class |
| FS Modified River class |
| LH Ocean class |
| L Albion class |
| AO Tide class |
| AO Point class |
| AO Fort I class (1978) |
| AO Fort II class (1992) |
| AO Wave class |
