Indonesia Begins Helicopter Operations From KRI Sriwijaya-100
Indonesia's navy has begun helicopter flight operations involving the former Italian carrier KRI Sriwijaya-100.
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Helicopters have flown to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100, a former Italian aircraft carrier once named Giuseppe Garibaldi. The operations mark the start of helicopter flight activity involving the vessel.
Key details
- The vessel’s flight deck and hangar can accommodate up to 18 helicopters.
Why it matters
The ship combines a flight deck with an onboard hangar, giving it space to operate and house helicopters. Its capacity establishes the scale of its helicopter facilities.
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