The first batch of Indian Navy aircrew successfully completed its training on the MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) at the U.S. Naval Air Station, North Island in San Diego last week.
“The 10-month course included conversion training and other advanced qualifications on MH-60R helicopter. The crew flew extensively from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron – 41 (HSM 41) and achieved day and night deck landing qualification onboard a U.S. Navy Destroyer,” the Navy said in a statement. The crew would be responsible for inducting the versatile ‘Romeo’ into the Indian Navy, it stated.
The first batch of three helicopters are expected to arrive in India by June, a defence official said. This will be the first major induction of helicopters by the Navy in decades for deployment on ships.
