Helicopters
The Naval Support Flight operates five SH-2G (NZ) Seasprite helicopters. The role of the SH-2G (NZ) is to provide an organic air capability to the RNZN. This capability includes but is not limited to: surface warfare missions, surveillance operations, under water warfare, helicopter delivery services/logistics helo, day and night search and rescue, medical evacuation, VIP flights, and intelligence gathering. The SH-2G (NZ) is a multi purpose helicopter fitted with an array of modern avionics and armament to conduct a variety of tasks.
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Sunset on the flight deck ( 49.2KB jpg )
Maverick firing from the Seasprite helicopter ( 26.9KB jpg )
The elusive submarine is easily spotted from the air. ( 25.3KB jpg )
Chaff firing from the Seasprite. ( 20.1KB jpg )
HiFR airborne refuel being conducted. ( 42.3KB jpg )
Navy Seasprite at the hover alongside TE KAHA ( 48KB jpg )