WESTLAND WS-61 SEA KING MARK-45

(1974 till date)

The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British license-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines, British made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerised control system. The Westland Sea King was also produced as the Commando troop transport version for export.

Sea King Mk.45

Pakistan Navy ordered 6 Mk.45/HAS.Mk1 Anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare version Pakistan Navy Sea Kings had the provision for carrying Exocet anti-ship missiles. One ex-Royal Navy Sea King Mk.45A/HAS Mk.5 helicopter was sold to Pakistan Navy as part of a follow-on order.

Sea Kings equip 111 ASW/ASV squadron of Pakistan Navy. 

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