EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry
The EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry is a medium-range, twin-engined turboprop aircraft used by the United States Coast Guard in the search-and-rescue and maritime patrol missions. Based on the Airbus Military CN-235, it was procured as a "Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft." The HC-144 is supplied by Airbus Group, Inc, formerly EADS North America, and is built in Spain by Airbus Military.
| HC-144 Ocean Sentry | |
|---|---|
| Role | Search-and-rescue aircraft |
| National origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Military (prime contractor EADS North America) |
| Introduction | 2009 |
| Status | In active service |
| Primary user | United States Coast Guard |
| Number built | 18 |
| Developed from | CASA/IPTN CN-235 |
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