The Balçova Deniz Müzesi (Sea Museum) is a museum located in the Balçova district of İzmir, Turkey, dedicated to showcasing maritime history, naval artifacts, and Turkey’s rich seafaring heritage. The museum typically features a range of exhibits that include ship models, Agusta Bell AB.212ASW, naval equipment, historical documents, uniforms, and other items related to maritime activities.
Deniz Müzesi Izmir
İnciraltı, Başak Sk.
35330 Balçova/İzmir
https://www.izmirdergisi.com/tr/turizm/muzeler/2575-inciralti-deniz-muzesi
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 16:30
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
| TCB-36 | Agusta Bell AB.212ASW |
The AB-212 Class helicopter, numbered TCB-36, displayed on the Helicopter platform of the Aegean Museum Ship, is a surface reconnaissance and submarine search helicopter manufactured in Italy on August 4, 1977. It had flown 6942 hours and 55 minutes until it went out of service on March 25, 2013. The helicopter is 17.39 meters long and 3.86 meters high. Its top speed is 130 knots, or about 240 kilometers. The Agusta Bell AB.212ASW helicopter has been used in reconnaissance and attack, as well as search and rescue missions against submarines and surface vehicles.