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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

August 2025

The Helicopter Museum in Visakhapatnam presents the history and engineering of helicopters within the context of India’s naval aviation. Developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the museum is located along Beach Road, an area known for its cluster of maritime museums. Opened in August 2025, the museum centres around the decommissioned UH-3H Sea King helicopter, allowing visitors to explore its structure and operational history. Through displays on search and rescue missions, technical features, and naval operations, the museum situates the helicopter within broader discussions of defence and military use, while also contributing to the city’s growing network of defence related museums.

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Originally published in Museum Mosaic 2025, published May 2026.

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