INAS 350

INAS 350
Active24 March 2009 - present[1]
Country India
Branch Indian Navy
Garrison/HQINS Dega, Visakhapatnam
NicknameSaras
MottosStrength, Valour and Perseverance
Aircraft flown
Utility helicopterSea King 42C

The INAS 350 is an Indian naval air squadron based at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.[1]

The squadron operated six Sikorsky UH-3H from 2009 when the helicopters were bought along with INS Jalashwa (L41).[2] The contract worth ₹1.8 billion (US$39.73 million) was signed in November 2006 under a Foreign Military Sales deal.[3] In 2024, the helicopters were de-inducted from service during a ceremony. The type was replaced by Sea King 42C.[4][5][6] The remaining three units conducted a flypast.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "INAS 350". Indian Navy. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Indian Naval Air Squadrons". Indian Navy. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. ^ a b Rajkumar, Mike (2 July 2024). "Indian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings". Flight Global. Archived from the original on 26 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH-3H helicopter after 17 years of service". The Economic Times. 28 June 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter" (Press release). Press Information Bureau. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Indian Navy bids farewell to UH – 3H helicopter" (Press release). indiannavy.gov.in. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2025.


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