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The Royal Navy does not have specific helicopters for the SAR (search and rescue) role, this is a task done by the Royal Airforce.
Helicopters dedicated to the search and rescue roll are not armed, as there is no requirement.
When the Navy needs to conduct SAR taskings they will use whatever assets are available at the time, so there is the possibility that armed aircraft. It is worth noting that even flairs used for missile defence count as "Armed".
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Why are seach and rescue helicopters different form the others?
Search and rescue helicopters do not carry weapons as military aircraft do. They are built for only search and rescue.
How many people can fit in a rescue helicopter?
Most rescue helicopters will carry 12-15 people.
How much weapons can the biggest helicopter carry?
"biggest" helicopters are not usually armed. The ones carrying weapons are usually small and very fast.
How many passengers can the helicopters carry?
Helicopters carry from 1 - 90 passengers
Why is helicopter better then planes?
With the exception of certain jump jets, helicopters can land easier than planes and better maneuverability. Planes are much faster and can carry stronger air to air weapons or bombs, but helicopters have better air to ground precision weapons. Helicopters are better for ground force support. helicopter requires less space instead of planes.
What is the attack cargo helicopter for?
You're referring to a helicopter gunship. Made popular in Vietnam, the French actually employed them first, mounting weapons onto H-21 and H-19 helicopters to provide close air support. This was done as the lighter helicopters of the time did not have enough power to sufficiently mount and carry weapons. These came about before dedicated attack helicopters made their appearance, and were replaced in the gunship role by those dedicated attack helicopters.
Can all kinds of airplanes carry weapons?
No. All airplanes can't carry weapons but some airplanes can carry weapons. If it is a military aircraft so yes they can carry weapons but if it is a friendly aircraft so no they cannot carry weapons.
Why do people carry weapons?
people carry weapons for protection
Can airplanes carry weapons?
Yes, airplanes can carry weapons. That's quite true that some airplanes can really carry weapons.
What are the features of the airplane what will it do?
Aircraft will fly and transport people or cargo. Specialised aircraft can carry weapons and long range radar systems. Some aircraft like helicopters will hover and can land without runways.
What helicopters are on USN warships?
Sometimes, for aerial insertion of Marines and the like, USN amphibious assault ships deploy Sea knight helicopters, effectively small Chinooks. They also always carry Sea Hawk choppers, the sea borne version of the Black Hawk; these are used to resupply ships and to rescue downed aviators.
Do helicopters carry fuel?
Yes, they do. Just as cars, do in tanks.
