Action Shot 06/17

Chargers SH-60F Oceanhawk NF 610

Like the Sea King "Old 66" project (still ongoing), the Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk (*) NF 610, BuNo. 164460, is a historical aircraft that served from 2008 to 2013 with HS-14 "Chargers" in CVW-5 out of NAF Atsugi, Japan, assigned to the USS George Washington (CVN-73). Known for the rogue wave in the 19th century painting "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, often times mistaken by a "Tsunami" wave, of which a replica shows on both sides of the fuselage, it also displays Mount Fuji, again inspired by the same artist's work, and the "squadron's lightning" on the tail - the squadron's motto is to this day (HSC-14) "Day or Night, Lightning Strikes", after the unit's call sign: "Lightning". This type of tail art is usually displayed on aircraft flown by commanders of air stations, facilities, groups (CAG) or fleets.

Today, in USNSL, the "Chargers" are stationed at NAS Velinissimo, LCDR. Chrissy Dehner commanding officer, part of Third Fleet and COMNAVAIRNAU - using SH-60 and MH-90 (NH-90) in the more recent multi-mission, sea combat inspired HSC-14. This historical aircraft is sometimes seen there, on the pad on top of the NAS Miramar building. Like most historical aircraft of USNSL it is ashore at Miramar and flown on special occasions. Curious fact: the making of the NF 610 was due to an order outside the USNSL and you can see it's story following this link.

(*) This particular variant of the Seahawk is sometimes referred to as Oceanhawk.

Real Life notes:

The Seahawk is a twin-engine helicopter. It is used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations. The Navy's SH-60B Seahawk is an airborne platform based aboard cruisers, destroyers, and frigates and deploys sonobuoys (sonic detectors) and torpedoes in an anti-submarine role. They also extend the range of the ship's radar capabilities. The Navy's SH-60F is carrier-based. The HH-60H, also aboard carriers and ashore, is used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. Formal introduction into service occurred in 1984. The SH-60 remains the primary helicopter of the United States Navy, in various roles.

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO

Note: The BuNo in the aircraft shown is not a USNSL generated number but the real bureau number of this particular aircraft. This is standard in all historical versions out of NAS Miramar.

NH Industries MH-90 NFH [NH90]

NH Industries MH-90 NFH Block 17 NH, CD-030, BuNo 17012, from HSC-14, Chargers, stationed at N.A.S. Velinissimo. The 030 was the first MH-90 NFH delivered to NASV and is flown by NASVCO LCDR. Chrissy “Steady” Dehner. This model provides SAR and additional patrol capabilities to the Chargers, enhancing these roles in the central north area of Nautilus, since N.A.S. Velinissimo is located within Naval Service Training Command Nautilus.
Although not ARRS enabled, this type is still capable of open water operations and its operational radius and work load makes it a real option to older Sea Kings, along with the slightly smaller
AW-139 DM. MH-90 NFH is the U.S.N.S.L. designation for multipurpose helicopter, NH90 being the SL manufacturer designation - Spijkers & Wingtips, and NFH the real life manufacturer naval version type indicator - NH Industries.

Real life notes: 

The NH90 NFH is the most modern and the best naval helicopter in its class. It has been designed with safety and versatility in mind in order to fulfill the most demanding missions in the harshest weather conditions for the XXIst century. The NH90 features a redundant fly by wire system, a full composite corrosion free airframe,two powerful engines, a fully integrated weapon system as well as a wide cabin easily reconfigurable. It can operate from a shore base or a Frigate up to sea state 5.
Among the multi-missions the NH90 NFH is capable of executing are Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti Surface Warfare (ASuW), Search and Rescue, Maritime Surveillance and Control, Limited Airborne Early Warning, Logistic Transport and Utility support, Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), and Special Ops, including Counter Terrorism and Anti-Piracy.

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO

note:
The aircraft shown on the print, BuNo 17012, was delivered to N.A.S. Velinissimo on February 21, 2017, and is the second of her type delivered to U.S.N.S.L. Third Fleet units, the other being assigned to HSC-22, Sea Knights, BuNo 17006, assigned to the USS Nimitz, CSG 11, stationed at N.A.S. Miramar when ashore.

Chargers: New SH-60 to New HSC-14

HSC-14 Chargers SH-60 Seahawks CD-12 and CD-13 in delivery transit to N.A.S.V., buNo's 17008 and 17009, 01/06/2017.

"Day and Night Lightning Strikes!"
That is Helcombatron Fourteen motto and by RADM. Isaac Harcassle's directive, Third Fleet now counts then among the HSC squadrons. On the establishment of this world famous Chargers with the fleet, deployment was assigned to N.S.T.C. Nautilus, leading to the creation of a local inatallation that accommodates a helicopter combat squadron. So was born Naval Air Station Velinissimo (N.A.S.V.).

HSC-14 shall, on order employ the MH/SH-60s in support of Third Fleet's objectives, with emphasis on Search and Rescue, Logistics, Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Surface Warfare, and Special Operations. Same Mission statement as the real life squadron.

As usual click on the photos to enlarge.

CD-013 on a high speed over water test off Miramar, Aldabra Sea.

The two new Chargers ready for delivery at N.A.S. Miramar, 01/05/17.

CDR. Asra Kron and LCDR. An Rainbow arriving at N.A.S.V., 01/06/17.

The two aircraft were delivered as scheduled to LCDR. Chrissy Dehner at N.A.S. Velinissimo on January 6th, 2017. They were flown by CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron and LCDR. An "Mistell" Rainbow. Along for the ride was Petty Officer Sheridan, who is conducting a survey of Third Fleet components as he decides whether to join our Navy family or not.

LCDR. Dehner receives the new helos at N.S.T.C./N.A.S.V..

The helos were registered at Miramar receiving the usual local of deployment CO's initials as tail code letters and BuNo's 17008 and 17009. To LCDR. Chrissy Dehner, best of luck and success with the new squadron and with CD-012, her personal Seahawk. Go Chargers!

CDR. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NASMCO