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Senin, 12 Desember 2011

Helikopter Tempur SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 4)

SH-2G Super Seasprite, Foto Helikopter Tempur 4
ukuran gambar : 1092 x 682
SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 4)
4. Pesawat helikopter tempur dengan kemampuan multi-peran. 4. Koleksi wallpaper foto dan gambar manuver tempur udara helikopter militer.
Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) said that it has been notified by the recently elected government of the Commonwealth of Australia that it wishes to initiate a negotiation with Kaman to end the Super Seasprite program on mutually agreed terms. Responding to this overture, Neal J. Keating, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Kaman Corp., said, "We have received a communication from the Commonwealth that we are reviewing at this time with the expectation that we will enter a constructive process with the Commonwealth in order to arrive at a mutually agreeable conclusion to the Seasprite program. Although we have created a highly capable aircraft for the Royal Australian Navy and continue to fulfill our obligations to the Commonwealth under our contract, we appreciate the thoughtful approach and time invested by the current Government in addressing our program and we will work with them toward arriving at a satisfactory arrangement. " Kaman Corp. conducts business in the aerospace and industrial distribution markets. The SH-2G Super Seasprite was the first helicopter qualified with the Kaman Magic Lantern airborne laser mine detection system. In 1996, the US Navy took delivery of the Kaman Magic Lantern laser mine detection system which was fitted on the Super Seasprite for airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) missions. The Magic Lantern pod uses a blue-green laser and charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras to sweep the ocean from the surface to below the keel depth of warships. Magic Lantern provides mine classification symbology and video imagery on the existing ASN-1 50 displays. New Zealand purchased five SH-2Gs at the same time as Australia, but with different avionics. The New Zealand aircraft were new-build airframes. The SH-2G purchase was completed at NZ$12 million under the $338 million budgeted (excluding GST). The first RNZN SH-2G was delivered in mid-2001, and the last was delivered February 2003. The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) operates the type from its two Anzac class frigates, two Protector class offshore patrol vessels, and HMNZS Canterbury Multi Role vessel. They were initially operated by the Naval Support Flight of No. 3 Squadron RNZAF, but now from No. 6 Squadron RNZAF. However, the Seasprites are crewed by a Navy Pilot, TACCO and a Helicopter Crewman.

Helikopter Tempur SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 3)

SH-2G Super Seasprite, Foto Helikopter Tempur 3
ukuran gambar : 1092 x 682
SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 3)
3. Pesawat helikopter tempur dengan kemampuan multi-peran. 3. Koleksi wallpaper foto dan gambar manuver tempur udara helikopter militer.
The Super Seasprite is a high performance, all-weather Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter with anti-surface warfare, Search and Rescue (SAR) and utility capabilities. A unique design feature of many Kaman helicopters is the use of a trailing-edge servo flap, used for blade pitch control. The Seasprite prototype was the single engine HU2K-1, and its first flight was on 2 July 1959. Following flight testing at Patuxent River, Fleet deliveries began on 18 December 1962 to Helicopter Utility Squadron One at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Ream Field, California. These two squadrons provided detachments aboard all Fleet aircraft carriers serving as utility and as SAR plane guards. In 1962, the designation was changed to UH-2A under the tri-service designation system. The UH-2B model was a simplified model for Visual Flight Rules operations only. The UH-2C introduced the twin General Electric T-58 engines. The HH-2C followed, adding a 7.62-mm minigun in a nose turret and two in-waist positions This model also included dual main landing gear wheels, a four-bladed tail rotor, an upgraded transmission, new engines and an increased gross weight capability. These features, with the exception of the armament, were carried over to the HH-2D.The SH-2D, produced as the Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS), introduced a search radar in the radome under the forward fuselage including provisions for two MK 46 torpedoes. The SH-2F featured a relocation of the tail landing gear to improve shipboard compatibility and improved main rotor. The SH-2G Super Seasprite was upgraded with new avionics and with two General Electric T-7C0-GE-401 engines, replacing the T-58 engines. The Seasprite underwent continual test and evaluation at Patuxent River. Our display helicopter, SH-2G BuNo 161642, was accepted in the Navy's inventory as an SG-2F in November 1983. After a tour with the Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Directorate, it joined Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Squadron Thirty-Two (HSL-32) in October 1984. The aircraft remained at HSL-32 until October 1991, before returning to Kaman for conversion to an SH-2G. Its first flight after the conversion was in September 1993. BuNo 161642 returned to Patuxent River in October 1993. It was involved in Dynamic Interface testing which evaluated the shipboard compatibility of helicopters including shipboard wind over deck flight envelope expansion. This Seasprire also participated in systems testing and modification evaluation for the Fleet until its final flight in September 1997. This aircraft joined the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum aircraft stable in July 1998. This aircraft exhibit is maintained by personnel of the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division, Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron.

Helikopter Tempur SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 2)

SH-2G Super Seasprite, Foto Helikopter Tempur 2
ukuran gambar : 1092 x 682
SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 2)
2. Pesawat helikopter tempur dengan kemampuan multi-peran. 2. Koleksi wallpaper foto dan gambar manuver tempur udara helikopter militer.
The SH-2G Super Seasprite, manufactured by Kaman Aerospace, was the US Navy's front-line intermediate-weight helicopter. 16 SH-2G helicopters were operational in two US Navy squadrons, HSL-94 and HSL-84. First flight of the SH-2G was in 1985 and it entered service with the US Navy in 1993. The SH-2G Super Seasprite was retired from service with the US Navy Air Reserve in May 2001. The Super Seasprite SH-2G can be equipped for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), over-the-horizon-targeting airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM), surveillance, search and rescue (SAR) and covert operations. The Australian Navy ordered 11 aircraft for Anzac Class frigates in 1997 under a A$667m contract. Deliveries began in January 2001 and ten were delivered by February 2007. The Australian SH-2G(A) is fitted with the Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton) integrated tactical avionics system (ITAS), digital automatic flight control system and Penguin missile. The SH-2G(A) received provisional acceptance into service in October 2003. The helicopters were grounded in May 2006, after problems with the flight control system and ITAS software. A review of the programme was initiated in May 2006 and, in May 2007, the RAN decided to continue with the project rather than pursue alternatives. However in March 2008, the RAN finally announced the cancellation of the programme. The helicopters were returned to Kaman for possible sale to another customer. Any profits obtained will be shared between Kaman and the Australian Government. The SH-2G(I) Seasprite is the latest version of the SH-2G Super Seasprite. It was displayed at the Black Sea Defence and Aerospace Exhibition and Conference held in Bucharest, Romania in September 2008 to attract potential international customers. The New Zealand Navy ordered five aircraft in 1997, for two Anzac frigates and the Leander Class frigate, HMNZS Canterbury under a NZ$12m contract. Deliveries began in 2001, and were completed in March 2003 and all five have entered service. The New Zealand SH-2G is armed with Maverick missiles.

Helikopter Tempur SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 1)

SH-2G Super Seasprite, Foto Helikopter Tempur 1
ukuran gambar : 1092 x 682
SH-2G Super Seasprite (Wallpaper 1)
1. Pesawat helikopter tempur dengan kemampuan multi-peran. 1. Koleksi wallpaper foto dan gambar manuver tempur udara helikopter militer.
The Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite is a ship-based helicopter with anti-submarine, anti-surface threat capability, including over-the-horizon targeting. This aircraft extends and increases shipboard sensor and weapon capabilities against several types of enemy threats, including submarines of all types, surface ships, and patrol craft that may be armed with anti-ship missiles. It was originally developed for the United States Navy in 1980s. The SH-2G's primary missions include anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, anti-ship missile defense, and anti-ship surveillance and targeting. Secondary missions may include medical evacuation, search and rescue, personnel and cargo transfer, as well as small boat interdiction, amphibious assault air support, gun fire spotting, mine detection and battle damage assessment. In 1985 the SH-2G program was started. The US Navy wanted better anti-submarine capabilities and felt upgrading current helicopters would be a more cost effective approach. The prototype YSH-2G first flew on 2 April 1985. The prototype was a modified SH-2F fitted with two more powerful General Electric T700-GE-401/401C engines. The G-model has a reinforced upper fuselage to support the new, heavier engines. The SH-2G also has multifunctional displays and new avionic systems. The Navy began receiving Airborne Mine Counter Measures (AMCM) hardware with the Kaman Magic Lantern laser mine detection system in December 1996. The US Navy's final production order of the SH-2F was in Fiscal Year 1986 with the last six orders switched to the SH-2G variant. In the late 1980s and early 1990s the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) decided it needed an intermediate helicopter to operate from both ANZAC class frigates and an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) it had hoped to build in conjunction with Malaysia. The OPVs, being smaller than the Anzac class, required a smaller helicopter than those being operated by the RAN at the time. In 1997, the Australian Government signed a A$667 million contract with Kaman to purchase 11 upgraded Super Seasprites. However, the OPV was effectively abandoned in February 1998, when Malaysia selected a German tender over the one submitted by the Australian company Transfield, now known as Tenix. The RAN began operating SH-2G(A) Super Seasprites in 2003. By February 2007, 10 Super Seasprites had been delivered to the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet Air Arm, to be operated by 805 Squadron. However, as early as 2005 up to 40 deficiencies had been identified in the helicopters, including their inability to operate in bad weather and low light conditions, and their inability to meet Australian airworthiness certification standards. This led to the helicopters being restricted to "passenger and supply transport in good weather", and in May 2006 to the complete grounding of the squadron. The problems were attributed to the fitting of a late 1990s avionics package to a 1960s airframe. In February 2007, The Australian ran an article announcing that the Seasprite project is "almost certain to be scrapped". At this point the project was running six years over schedule, and its cost had blown out to A$1.1 billion, with A$45 million in additional costs if a decision was taken to upgrade the helicopters. If approved, the upgrade would take a further 29 months, with the squadron not reaching full operational status until at least 2010. Scrapping or selling of the helicopters was an option also under consideration, with possible replacements including purchase of the NHIndustries NH90, or expansion of the number of S-70 Seahawks currently in service. On 25 May 2007 The Age reported that the government had decided to persevere with the Seasprite helicopter project. Defence Minister Brendan Nelson announced that the government would take steps to ensure that contractor progress was measured against milestones during the course of additional work. Return of the Seasprites to flying operations would involve a series of controlled steps to assess the safety, performance and reliability of the aircraft. Following the election of the new Labor government, The Australian reported on 31 January 2008 that the SH-2G(A) program was likely to be cancelled due to cost and time over-runs, as well as the aircraft still not being operational despite the original contract being signed in 1997. The same article also noted that Sikorsky had submitted an offer to the Australian government consisting of a number of 'off the shelf' helicopters, likely a SH-60/S-70B variant, as a replacement for the troubled SH-2G(A)s. Following a review of the project, the Australian Government cancelled the contract for the helicopters on 5 March 2008. Kaman Corp confirmed that it had been notified by the Labor Government that it would end the SH-2G(A) program "on mutually agreed terms". The decision to cancel the purchase was supported by the federal opposition. Left without aircraft, 805 Squadron was disbanded on 26 June 2008. Australia returned its SH-2G(A)s to Kaman. In June, the entrepreneur Dick Smith offered a $50,000 award for investigative journalism to examine the cancelled contract, on issues of accountability and related Government policies, without result.