Aircraft & UAVs

B-7346

Also known as

B7346
China Rescue B-7346

B-7346 is a China Rescue Sikorsky S-76C search-and-rescue helicopter built by Sikorsky in the United States and documented in 2019-2024 photo records and a 2024 rescue report.

B-7346, Search-and-rescue helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 9555357

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Sikorsky Aircraft
Type: Search-and-rescue helicopter
Service note: Photographed in 2019 and 2023; documented in a 2024 rescue report

helicopter rescue search and rescue

Specifications

Registration: B-7346
Aircraft type: Sikorsky S-76C
Serial number: 760798
Operator: China Rescue
Photo date: Jul 18, 2019 and Aug 7, 2023
Role: Search and rescue

Compatible Rescue Ship

A 2024 rescue report names B-7346 alongside Donghai Jiu 113 in the same incident response.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

Donghai Jiu 113, Search and rescue vessel, Naval Systems

Donghai Jiu 113

Rescue ship

The report places B-7346 and Donghai Jiu 113 in the same rescue deployment.

Sources: QQ News: 一工程船在福建海域走锚失控，19人成功获救

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Operated by China Rescue as a search-and-rescue helicopter in China.
Used by: China Rescue

Media

B-7346 Images

B-7346, Search-and-rescue helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs - view 1 — Source: JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 9555357

B-7346, Search-and-rescue helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs - view 2 — Source: JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 9555357

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Sources

QQ News: 一工程船在福建海域走锚失控，19人成功获救Publisher: QQ News | Note: Supports B-7346 being named in a 2024 rescue report alongside Donghai Jiu 113 in the same incident response. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 9555357Publisher: JetPhotos | Note: Supports B-7346 as a Sikorsky S-76C operated by China Rescue and provides image provenance for the July 18, 2019 photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 11308092Publisher: JetPhotos | Note: Supports B-7346 as a Sikorsky S-76C operated by China Rescue and provides image provenance for the April 21, 2024 photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 JetPhotos: B-7346 photo 9452785Publisher: JetPhotos | Note: Supports B-7346 as a Sikorsky S-76C operated by China Rescue and provides image provenance for the September 22, 2019 photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Lockheed Martin: Sikorsky S-76 helicopterPublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports manufacturer background for the Sikorsky S-76 family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27