Hasegawa 07202 1/48 Hss-2B Seaking J.M.S.D.F.

The Sikorsky HSS-2B Sea King is an anti-submarine helicopter of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Maritime Self-Defense Force initially used the HSS-2 and -2A, but from fiscal 1972 procurement it was changed to the HSS-2B type. The HSS-2B is an aircraft almost equivalent to the SH-3H used by the US Navy, and has enhanced anti-submarine detection equipment. The installed anti-submarine detection equipment includes HQS102 dipping sonar, HPS-102 search radar, ASQ-81B(V)-2 magnetic detection device (MAD), AN/ALR-66ESM reverse detection device, and 12 sonobuoy chutes. Although it is equipped with this equipment, the sonobuoy is not equipped with an analysis device, so when it receives a sonobuoy radio wave, it is relayed to the mother ship via a data link device. The HSS-2B is equipped with a Tactical Information Processing System (TDDS) that comprehensively processes data from the onboard detection equipment, making it possible to instantly display the necessary data on the scope, making it easier for the crew to work. The load has been reduced and the accuracy of operational flights has been greatly improved. HSS-2B comes in land-based and carrier-based versions, and the carrier-based version is equipped with a hydraulic winch that extends and hoists the hole-down cable as an onboard restraint system.