While on an Operational Evaluation cruise, the Spanish Navy carrier Juan Carlos I has operated its first aircraft with a Sea King helicopter becoming the first aircraft to land on its deck. AV-8B+ Harriers are expected to carry out their deck trials with the ship soon after.
(Note: Article in Spanish, run the URL through Google Translate into the language of choice)
Showing posts with label Spanish Navy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spanish Navy. Show all posts
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Spanish Harrier upgrade project completes prototype test flights
The upgrade of the Spain's Harriers have moved a step closer to completion with the prototype EAV-8B Harrier completing its test flight programme and has returned to the Spanish Navy base at NAS Rota. The upgrade gives the EAV-8B the new Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408 engine and other avionics upgrades
Friday, October 1, 2010
Sweden and Spain go with S-70 family.
The Sikorsky S-70 family of helicopters are still popular with armed forces round the world. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency DSCA has notified the US Congress that Sweden is likely to purchase 15 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, while at the same time Spain is purchasing 6 refurbished SH-60F Seahawks.
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