RNZAF Helicopters

This post highlights the RNZAF helicopters at the air tattoo.

The RNZAF has three helicopter types in service [and a third if you include the Navy's Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprites] - the NHI NH90, the AugustaWestland AH-109E and the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite.

First up is the NATO Helicopter Industries NH-90:

NHI NH-90, NZ3304, operated by the RNZAF

NHI NH-90, NZ3304, operated by the RNZAF

NHI NH-90, NZ3303, operated by the RNZAF

Next up are the AugustaWestland A109E Light Utility Helicopters. These aircraft now perform the ab-initio helicopter training for the RNZAF.

AugustaWestland A109E LUH, NZ3405, operated by the RNZAF

AugustaWestland A109E LUH, NZ3401, operated by the RNZAF

AugustaWestland A109E LUH, NZ3401, operated by the RNZAF

Next is a Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seaprite. This is operated by the RNZAF for the NZ Navy.

Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite, NZ3614, operated by the RNZAF

Last up, and parked up in the static display area, is this Bell B47G-3B-2, NZ3714. This is the since-retired RNZAF ab-initio helicopter trainer which has been replaced by the A109E [above]. I'm not sure if this is still airworthy... Does anyone know?

Bell B47G-3B-2, NZ3714, formerly operated by the RNZAF