5 US Coast Guard Aircraft Essential For Search & Rescue Missions

Taken by itself, the US Coast Guard’s aviation arm would qualify as a notable air force. The service has a total inventory of around 200 helicopters and aircraft (e.g., it is four times larger than the Royal New Zealand Air Force). The US Coast Guard has one of the world’s largest navies. The US Coast Guard operates a wide range of aircraft to fulfill a number of missions – of which search and rescue is one of the most important. The Coast Guard has participated in almost every American war (ever since the 1790 Quasi-War with France) and has an authorized strength of 44,500 active duty personnel.