Kaman helicopters

[André]

So the Kaman choppers were accepted into the NZ Armed Forces than? A while ago I heard they had cancelled the whole program due to technical difficulties getting the machines going after an intense upgrade program. Up what I understood all Kamans came from AMARG and were refitted for service in NZ.

[Alpha4kilo]

So the Kaman choppers were accepted into the NZ Armed Forces than? A while ago I heard they had cancelled the whole program due to technical difficulties getting the machines going after an intense upgrade program. Up what I understood all Kamans came from AMARG and were refitted for service in NZ.

Those would be the Aussie SH-2G(A) Seasprites which were all returned to Kaman a couple of years back, all have now been designated SH-2G(I), All SH-2G(NZ) were new builds, the Aussie's  have now brought the MH-60R to replace the SH-2G(A).

Australia Cancels SH-2G(A) Super Seasprite Program
http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:fbb99b10-d13c-4e39-afd9-75f9adedb9f3

Kaman Confirms SH-2G(I) Negotiations with New Zealand
http://www.defencetalk.com/kaman-confirms-sh-2gi-negotiations-with-new-zealand-43325/

[Alpha4kilo]

Another Item
US Third Fleet Deputy Commander flies Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite at RIMPAC 2012
http://comthirdflt.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/senior-us-sh-2-helicopter-pilot-flies-royal-new-zealand-navy-seasprite-at-rimpac-2012/

[Alpha4kilo]

Another Item
US Third Fleet Deputy Commander flies Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite at RIMPAC 2012
http://comthirdflt.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/senior-us-sh-2-helicopter-pilot-flies-royal-new-zealand-navy-seasprite-at-rimpac-2012/

The first of the Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) ANZAC class frigates, TE KAHA was launched in Melbourne on 22 July 1995, and commissioned in Auckland exactly two years later.

The SH-2G (NZ) Seasprite helicopters presently operate from TE MANA and TE KAHA, embarked with aircrew from the RNZN and maintainers from the RNZAF.  Since 2007 they have also operated off the two new Offshore Patrol Vessels and the Multi Role Vessel HMNZS CANTERBURY.

TE KAHA is built to the German MEKO 200 Class design.  Sections of the ship were built separately (some in New Zealand) and then combined to produce the final product. There are now ten in the ANZAC class, eight Australian and two New Zealand ships.

The name TE KAHA is Maori, meaning 'fighting prowess' or 'strength'.  The Ship's Motto is 'He Ponanga Kaha' or 'Service with strength' - this embodies the strength of the Ship, the Royal New Zealand Navy, and the service to our country.

The Ship's Crest features a wahaika -a hand-held thrusting weapon- tying the design to the land and the people. The rope ties the design to the sea. The knots in the ends of the rope represent skill, strength and protection.
http://www.navy.mil.nz/visit-the-fleet/te-kaha/default.htm

[André]

Thanks for explaining. 

[Alpha4kilo]

Thanks for explaining.  

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