Fearlessly flying in to all extremes, the Commando Helicopter Force are the wings of the Royal Marines.
Considered the world’s most advanced amphibious battlefield helicopter, the Merlin MK4 can carry up to 24 fully-laden troops, providing tactical mobility and aviation support from either sea or land.
They feature a folding main rotor head and tail section to allow them to operate from the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers and are fitted with a fast roping beam that allows for the rapid deployment of Special Forces.
Operated by 847 Naval Air Squadron, the AH1 variant of the Wildcat combat helicopter provides ‘eye-in-the-sky’ battlefield reconnaissance, troop transportation, air support and anti-armour capabilities.
Like the Wildcat HMA2, which is equipped with weaponry to deal with anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, the AH1 can operate in extreme conditions and at high altitudes, and can detect targets from a significant range, day or night.
Descending from Merlin or Wildcat helicopters directly on to the deck of a moving vessel or hostile ground, our commandos complete extensive training in ‘fast roping’; ready to be deployed swiftly from the skies, whenever and wherever they’re needed.
Diving, sailing and flying together: in a first for the UK’s armed forces, we conducted an experimental exercise with a swarm of drones.
When stealth and longevity is required, the Ghost drone fits the bill perfectly. It features a single-rotor design for vertical take-off and landing in confined spaces, near-silent acoustics, and can be flown continuously for up to 55 minutes.
Diving, sailing and flying together: in a first for the UK’s armed forces, we conducted an experimental exercise with a swarm of drones.
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