Westland Sea King HAR3

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07 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Sea king at Morayvia

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Aviation History

The Westland Sea King HAR3 is an iconic search and rescue helicopter operated by the RAF, famous for numerous high-profile rescues around the UK.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from active RAF SAR service as of 2015; now rare and preserved in museums.

Safety & Events

Sea Kings played a critical role in search and rescue operations, notably in North Sea oil rig rescues and flood responses.

Future Outlook

Most RAF HAR3s, including XZ592, are retired and preserved, some in UK museums or on display.

2 × Rolls-Royce Gnome H1400-1T turboshaft

Engine

22.15 m

Length

1,230 km

Range

208 km/h

Speed

4 crew up to 22 passengers (SAR role)

Capacity

9,707 kg

MTOW

5.13 m

Height

Exact build year not visible, but HAR3s are classic and retired.