23 August 2011

News Story: New Zealand struggles with Seasprite sustainment

A Royal New Zealand Navy SH-2G
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New Zealand is finding its five Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters increasingly difficult to maintain, with the issue resulting in fewer flight hours than targeted.

In New Zealand's 2009/2010 fiscal year, Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprites achieved just 882 flying hours, compared with a target range of 1,240h to 1,370h, said a report issued by the nation's defence ministry.

Read the full story at Flightglobal