Aircraft SAR Platforms
Factors affecting aircraft suitability for SAR
- Endurance
- Single / multi / high-low wing / rotary
- Maintenance, fuel, aerodrome suit
- Performance, speed, ceiling, maneuverability
- Radio fit (airways, ship etc.) and Navigation aid fit
- Search aid fit (DF, Radar, Infra-red, Search light etc.)
- Supply drop capability
- WX enroute, on scene
- Observer capacity, visibility and comfort
- Pilot/crew training
- Search Pattern