The British Royal Navys offshore patrol vessels, HMS Trenthave completed testing of a new Visual helicopter landing system (HVLAS)developed to increase safety during helicopter operations in challenging conditions such as bad weather or night flights.
After five years in surgery in Mediterranean, West Africa and Caribbeanas well as a recent overhaul in Malta, HSE returned to the UK for a period of The fleet’s operational standard training. Within three days at sea outside Plymouth, the vessel conducted landings and takeoff with a Wildcat-Helicopter to test the new HVLAS system installed on the tire.
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The system introduces innovations as a stabilized horizon line – that stays horizontal even when the ship rolls – and one Glide -track indicator That helps pilots keep correct angle of approach. In addition, provides edge lighting on the tire and laser -based guidelines Visual support for pilots using night glasses or operate during poor visibility.
Although the ship does not have a helicopter hangar-a design restriction on the OPV Batch II class-HSE can support helicopters with helicopters like RN Wildcat and fly from The American Coast Guardespecially during missions in the Caribbean as drug patrols and relief in hurricanes.
This is the first time in three years that a helicopter operates from HSE Trent. The new HVLAS system represents a significant improvement in relation to previous models and marks it first installation of its kind on the Royal Navy’s OPVs. The system is compatible with night optics and has adjustable light intensity, and is designed to ensure precision and security even under demanding conditions.
The tests were conducted as part of a wider Operational Maritime Training Programmonitored by the FOST team (Fleet Operational Sea Training), and included assessment of lighting systems, fuel filling and flight cover performance.
At the moment HSE is trained to the quay in Portsmouthwhere she makes the last preparation before she is again sent to the Caribbean to replace HMS Medway and continue its contribution to regional security and support to British overseas territories.
Source and pictures: Royal Navy. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial staff.
