Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft
The HC-144A, designated the Ocean Sentry, is a fixed-wing
aircraft that will be used to perform various missions, including maritime
patrol and cargo amp; personnel transport.
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Status
The fifth HC-144A "Ocean Sentry" was accepted by the Coast Guard in late July 2008. Learn more about the LRS project >>
Recent News Releases
Coast Guard Accepts Fifth HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft
August 1, 2008 - The Coast Guard’s aviation recapitalization efforts show continued success as the fifth HC-144A “Ocean Sentry” Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), Tail Number (CG 2305), departed the EADS construction facility in Seville, Spain on July 31 enroute to the Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama. Read more>>
Newest Coast Guard Aircraft Assists with Midwest Floods
June 20, 2008 - ST. LOUIS– The newest type of Coast Guard aircraft, the HC-144A Ocean Sentry -- which has only been in service for a little more than a year -- was selected by the Commander of the Eighth District to conduct an overflight of the Midwest floods with key marine industry representatives Thursday, June 19. Read more>>
Information About
Resources
Air Fact Sheet (pdf)
Recapitalization Fact Sheet (pdf)
In the News...
Coast Guard Accepts Fourth HC-144A “Ocean Sentry” Aircraft
Coast Guard HC-144A and HC-130J Projects Spotlight Aircrew Training Efficiency
Coast Guard Takes Delivery of First Mission Systems Pallet
HC-144A Ocean Sentry in its First Search & Rescue Mission
Meet the HC-144A, Video on Coast Guard Channel
Eye in the Sky: Coast Guard HC-144A Drops in On AIRSTA Washington
“A Great Airplane and a Great Day in Coast Guard Aviation”
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