| World Air Forces |
Norway
Coast Guard Aviation
Title:
Kystvakt (Coast Guard)
Brief History:
Formed 1977 for fishery surveillance. Aviation section added later.Main Headquarters:
Not known.
National Markings:
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| Main Marking | ||
| The main marking is displayed on the fuselage sides only on helicopters. There is no fin flash. Coastguard types carry the service title KYSTVAKT on the fuselage sides. | ||
Aircraft Inventory:
Current service types-| Aircraft Type | Total Del'd |
Total Now |
Role | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westland Lynx Mk. 86 | 7 | 6 | Coastal patrol | UK |
Organisation:
Lynx helicopters are flown by 337 Skv of the RNoAF, on behalf of the Kystvakt. They operate in support of several coastal patrol vessels. The RNoAF P-3N Orions are also operated for the Kystvakt.
Future Plans:
None known.
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