Merlin HC3

The Merlin helicopter HC.3 is a version developed for transport and assault on behalf of British Army on the basis of anti-submarine aircraft in service with the Marine and Great Braitin. The Italian version with reinforced trolleys and a large supply of sensors to navigation and self-defense is capable of carrying a full infantry squad. Equipped with a large load capacity and performance and this helicopter has been exported to other variants for the air forces of other nations in the role of search and rescue, in addition to the primary mission of transporting troops. In service since 2001, Merlin was used by the RAF in support of troops engaged in operations in Bosnia, Iraq and now Afghanistan.