Royal Navy’s New Crowsnest Completes First Flight
The Royal Navy's successor to the Sea King in the airborne early warning role has begun flight tests, with a view to entering service in 2020.
The Crowsnest trials helicopter got airborne for the first time on March 28. The "bag" radome for the Searchwater radar remained in its stowed position throughout the maiden hop. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopters)
The Crowsnest trials helicopter got airborne for the first time on March 28. The "bag" radome for the Searchwater radar remained in its stowed position throughout the maiden hop. (Photo: Leonardo Helicopters)