The EH101 Merlin is used to reject the idea that a naval helicopter must be a single-purpose asset. Across its variants it can conduct reconnaissance and shadowing, provide airborne early warning, attack sea targets, support commando transport, and hunt submarines. Even aircraft not configured primarily for transport can move personnel in a pinch. One helicopter design can support the enduring mission families of information, force protection, and strike.
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The Merlin as a multi-role naval helicopter
The Merlin combines reconnaissance, early warning, sea attack, commando transport, and anti-submarine work in one naval airframe.