helispot

Photo ID
2677
Date Taken
None
Event
None
Submitted
May 24, 2001, 3:34 p.m.
Last Updated
Sept. 3, 2019, 1:16 a.m.
Location
None
Owner
United States Navy
Status
Active
Category
Military helicopters (U.S.)
Photographer
Adam Ellis
Horizontal
Side view
Vertical
Side view
Interior/Exterior
Exterior view
Single/Multiple
Single aircraft shown
Static/Moving
Aircraft is not operating
Intrument Panel
Instrument panel not shown
Close-Up Detail
Entire helicopter shown
Day/Night
Day view
Nickname
None
Military Unit
HC-3
Military Modex
None
Aircraft Number
None
Black Helicopter
No
Notes
None

Helicopter
1985
Type
None
Variant
Sikorsky MH60S
Owner
United States Navy
Tail Number
None
Serial Number
None
Buno
165745
Status
Active
In/Out of Service
Yes, helicopter is still in service
Base Location
United States : California : San Diego : North Island NAS
Notes
This helicopter is the first MH-60S delivered to North Island. It was named CH-60S, but was changed to MH-60S by the Navy in March 2001. The helo is assigned to HC-3 which is currently the training squadron for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The CH-60S is to replace the Sea Knight in the Navy service. The training will be undertaken by HC-3.