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The Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite is an American 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.
The SH-2G Super Seasprite was the last variant and — in 2001 — the last Seasprite to leave USN service. Retired USN Seasprites were offered as foreign aid in the 1990s and 2000s; this led to quite some interest and F and/or G models served with New Zealand, Poland, and Egypt.
No. 6 Squadron was re-formed in 2005 to take over No.3 Squadron's role in operating the Royal New Zealand Navy's air element. No. 6 Squadron operates New Zealand's eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters. The squadron was re-established on 31 October 2005 by separating the Naval Support Flight from No. 3 Squadron RNZAF.
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Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk aircraft, SH-2F Seasprite and SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters. AGM-119B Penguin Missile: AGM-119 Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7: Norway: Air-to-surface anti-ship missile: 2013–Current: Operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Carried by the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite. GBU-16 ...
10 Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite (with 3 additional used as spares), armed with Anti submarine torpedoes. 5 Westland Sea King helicopters mounted with antiship missiles and antisubmarine torpedoes.
The Egyptian Air Force accepts delivery of its 10th SH-2G Super Seasprite for use in anti-submarine warfare missions, completing the order and becoming the first international customer to operate the aircraft. August 1999 New Zealand approves purchase of SH-2G(NZ). January 2000 Australian SH-2G(A) begins initial flight testing. January 2001
One Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) is one of ten Anzac -class frigates , and one of two serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The name Te Kaha is Māori , meaning 'fighting prowess' or 'strength' (for further information on this term, see Kaha ).