FAA Approved Repair Station • AS9100D Certified • 65+ Years

Higher, Farther,
Faster.

Full-spectrum rotary wing capability under one roof — from depot-level MRO and composite blade production to armed anti-drone helicopter systems. Trusted by the U.S. military, allied navies, and commercial operators worldwide.

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Core Capabilities

Everything Your Fleet Needs.
One Partner.

Carson Helicopters is one of the only companies in the world offering MRO, modernization, composite blade manufacturing, precision machining, and armed helicopter configuration — all from a single 81-acre facility.

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MRO Services

FAA Part 145 repair station for the entire S-61/SH-3 family. Full airframe overhaul, engine and gearbox repair, avionics retrofits, and structural work — backed by 30,000+ parts in inventory.

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Aircraft Modernization

Transform legacy platforms into modern, mission-ready aircraft. Glass cockpit upgrades, composite blade installations, crashworthy seating, and 35+ STCs ready to apply.

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Composite Blade Design

FAA-certified composite main and tail rotor blades delivering +1,700 lbs lift, +15 knots speed, and +50 miles range. Over 1,000 blades manufactured — including for Marine One.

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Manufacturing

AS9100D-certified composite fabrication and CNC precision machining. Custom tooling, FAA PMA parts production, and reverse engineering for obsolete components.

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Anti-Drone Systems

Combat-proven helicopter-mounted counter-UAS solutions. M134 minigun, NVG glass cockpit, DVR — destroying hostile drones at ~$120 per engagement. Available now on the S-61T.

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Aircraft Sales

S-61T, S-61N, and SH-3H helicopters available for immediate sale. Fully modernized configurations with lifecycle support, training packages, and in-country parts supply.

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Why Carson

One Facility.
Every Capability.

Most operators piece together support from multiple vendors across multiple countries. Carson does it all — engineering, manufacturing, MRO, modernization, and mission configuration — on one 81-acre campus in Perkasie, Pennsylvania.

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Vertically Integrated

Design, manufacture, test, certify, install, and maintain — all in-house. No outside dependencies slowing your program.

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Government & Military Trusted

U.S. State Department, Royal Navy, Argentine Navy, and Marine One. Proven under the most demanding procurement and performance standards.

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Secure Supply Chain

30,000+ unique S-61 parts in stock. In-country support packages for foreign operators. FAA PMA parts production for components no longer available from the OEM.

Carson Helicopters 81-acre facility aerial view
84,000 sq ft Hangar Space
60,000 sq ft Warehouse
60+ staff Mechanics & Engineers
81 acres Total Campus
Aircraft Sales

The S-61T
"Sea King"

Medium-lift, dual-engine helicopter equipped for transport, cargo, and search & rescue. Fully modernized with digital glass cockpit, crashworthy seating, and mission-configurable interior. Proven in service with the Argentine Navy, U.S. State Department, and allied forces worldwide.

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S-61T Sea King in flight
Certifications & Standards

Built to the Highest
Industry Standards

FAA Part 145

Approved Repair Station for S-61 and UH-60 airframe and all dynamic components

AS9100D

Aerospace Quality Management System — the global standard for aviation and defense

FAA PMA

Parts Manufacturer Approval since 2013 — certified replacement parts production

35+ FAA STCs

Supplemental Type Certificates with additional EASA certifications for international operators

Sikorsky FSA

Fleet Support Authorization — OEM-level engineering and parts support for the S-61 family

ITAR Registered

U.S. State Department registered for defense article export and technical data compliance

Trusted By

U.S. State Department INL Air Wing
British Royal Navy Sea King Fleet
Marine One VH-3D Program
Sikorsky Aircraft OEM Partnership
Argentine Navy S-61T Program

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Whether you need MRO support, a modernization quote, composite blades, or a conversation about anti-drone capability — our team typically responds within one business day.

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