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
Owner
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.