While Sikorsky opted to terminate its own Sea King production line during the 1970s, the type has had a lengthy service life. In September 2009, it was reported that nearly 600 Sea Kings were believed to still be operational.Baruzzi, Cara. "Flight Plan: At 50, Sikorsky's Sea King gets an upgrade." New Haven Register, 6 September 2009.
while sikorsky opted to terminate its own sea king production line during the 1970s the type has had a lengthy service life in september 2009 it was reported that nearly 600 sea kings were believed to still be operationalbaruzzi cara "flight plan at 50 sikorsky's sea king gets an upgrade" new haven register 6 september 2009