What helicopters do search and rescue use?

We operate a dual fleet of search and rescue-configured Sikorsky S-92A and Leonardo AW189 aircraft, specifically designed for maximum capability in the face of the operational challenges of the seas, dynamic coastline and mountains of the UK.

What is the best search and rescue helicopter?

UH-60 Black Hawk
The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. As a highly maneuverable, air transportable system, the UH-60 Black Hawk serves as the best search and rescue helicopter.

What Colour helicopter is search and rescue?

The colour of the location mark indicates the agency providing helicopter response (blue: Fleet Air Arm, yellow: RAF Search and Rescue Force, red: Her Majesty’s Coastguard).

Where are the UK Coastguard helicopters based?

Stornoway Airport
The Coastguard has ten rescue helicopters based around the United Kingdom (at Stornoway Airport, Sumburgh Airport, Prestwick, Inverness Airport, Caernarfon Airport, Humberside Airport, St Athan, Lydd, Newquay Airport, Lee-on-Solent).

Who does search and rescue in the UK?

HM Coastguard
The MCA, through HM Coastguard, provides a national 24-hour maritime and coastal search and rescue (SAR) emergency response service throughout the UK.

How many helicopters are rescued in the UK?

There were 2,208 civilian search and rescue (SAR) helicopter taskings in the UK in the year ending March 2021. This is a 7% decrease compared to the year ending March 2020.

What does a white helicopter mean UK?

The common tern is a seabird, they are a summer visitor to the UK coast and nest along shingle beaches. A helicopter is used to carry bags of stones onto Shotton Works Nature Reserve to help Common Tern colonies at Shotton Works Nature Reserve on the Tata Steel Shotton factory site. (

What helicopter is red and white UK?

HM Coastguard Search and Rescue (SAR) has introduced two new AgustaWestland 189s at its Prestwick base. The AW189s are outfitted in a SAR configuration and feature the red and white coastguard livery.

Are coastguards paid UK?

As a volunteer you will not be paid. You can claim a small amount for your time and expenses.

What is the blue and yellow helicopter?

All police helicopters are painted in the same uniform colours (with minor variations in design) so that they can be seen by other aircraft when flying. The yellow shows up against the ground to an aircraft flying above while the dark blue contrasts against the sky to an aircraft alongside or below.

What kind of helicopter is used for search and rescue?

The S-92 Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter is produced by Sikorsky Aircraft. It is a SAR mission variant of the S-92 medium-lift helicopter. It can conduct search and rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), maritime security and transport missions. The S-92 SAR helicopter was preferred by the UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency,…

What kind of search and rescue does Bristow Helicopter do?

Bristow Helicopters has pioneered the provision of world-class search and rescue (SAR) services around the world, for 50 years. At sea and on land, Bristow has come to the aid of those in need of assistance.

How is search and rescue in the UK?

2.1 Search and Rescue is a State activity regulated by National Aviation Authorities (NAAs). In the UK, operation of civil helicopters for SAR is considered to be for the purposes of Public Transport (PT) and therefore subject to Article 101 of the ANO requiring a national Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC).

What kind of helicopter does the UK Coast Guard use?

It is a SAR mission variant of the S-92 medium-lift helicopter. It can conduct search and rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), maritime security and transport missions. The S-92 SAR helicopter was preferred by the UK Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, Irish Coast Guard and South Korea Coast Guard.