The INAS 334 is a helicopter squadron of the Indian Navy operating Sikorsky MH-60R SeaHawk helicopters since 6 March 2024. The squadron is based at INS Garuda in Kochi and is expected to have fleet deployments onboard the Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant.[1][2][3]
| INAS 334 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 March 2024 to - "present" |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Type | Multirole Helicopter squadron |
| Size | 6 |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Garuda, Kochi |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Captain M Abhishek Ram |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | Sikorsky MH-60R |
The primary roles of the squadron includes anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and vertical replenishment (VERTREP).[4]
References
edit- ^ "Navy commissions MH 60R Seahawk choppers to enhance maritime security". India Today. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Paul, John L. (2024-02-29). "Six MH 60R multi-mission helicopters to be commissioned into Indian Navy in March". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ "Kochi to house 1st MH60R Seahawk chopper squadron". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ "MH 60R 'SEAHAWKS' TO BE COMMISSIONED INTO THE INDIAN NAVY AS THE INAS 334 SQUADRON". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-03-06.