Poland - Navy PZL W-3 WARM Anaconda 0505
Krzysztof Krysiak
Jarek Kalemon
Wojtek Turbak
Sebastian Wajda
Image ID: 973143
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Operator: Poland - Navy - 0505
Aircraft: PZL - W-3 WARM Anaconda
Airport: Poland - Darłowo (EPDA)
Category: Main database
Photo taken on 2017-10-6 by qalimar [Contact]
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(7.10.2017, 23:48 CET)
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(11 October 2017 - 20:59 CET)
PZL Świdnik has completed work to modernise a W-3WARM helicopter used by the Polish Navy
as a search and rescue aircraft. The Anakonda helicopter, tail number 0505, returned to
the 44th Navy Air Base in Darłowo on 7 October. It is the fifth such machine to be
upgraded by the helicopter manufacturer. Two modernised W-3T transport helicopters were
returned to the 43rd Navy Air Base in Babie Doły (Gdynia) as W-3WAs in February and March
2017. The next two rescue Anakondas (the W-3WARM version) returned to Gdynia and Darłowo
respectively in April and June.The modernised W-3s have received new kit including digital engine control (FADEC),
updated rescue equipment, and new thermal imaging cameras coupled with searchlights. The
helicopters are also equipped with an automatic identification system for surface vessels
to aid with the evacuation of injured persons from ships. The rear cabin has benefitted
from a new ventilator and infusion pump.Three more W-3s are undergoing work by PZL Świdnik before they’ll be deployed at the
43rd Navy Air Base, following which all the Navy’s helicopters will boast identical
equipment, which the service said will facilitate training, improve operations and enhance
safety.The hoist-equipped Anakondas are set up to conduct search and rescue operations over water
and land by day or night. They can accommodate up to eight survivors with two stretcher
patients.
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