It is probably a D. The UH-3Cs had three bladed tail rotors. The HH-3C’s had uprated transmissions, gearboxes and four bladed tail rotors. The HH-2Ds were HH-2Cs with the self-sealing tanks, armored
seats and plates, gun mounts removed. Supposedly, they CSAR upgrades were in kits that could be airlifted to a carrier.
From:
Mike Brattland <mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
To: HeloBubbas <helobubbas@helobubbas.com>
Subject: [Helobubbas] HSL-30 Bird Mauritius 1972
“C” model guessing? Rare picture. Shared on FaceBook…mgb
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