The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multimission helicopter is the newest helicopter in the US Navy's fleet. it's replacing SH-60B and SH-60F helicopters and combines the capabilities of those aircraft.
The helicopter is provided for a variety of missions including: anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), naval gunfire support (NGFS), surveillance, communications relay, logistics support, personnel transfer and vertical replenishment (VERTREP). For vertical replenishment missions the helicopter is fitted with a 2|two,721.55kg (6,000lb) cargo hook. Lockheed Martin, Owego, is the mission systems integrator.
For anti-surface warfare missions, the helicopter can be equipped with a variety of weapons on the four weapons stations, as well as Lockheed Martin AGM-114 Hellfire anti-surface missiles. For anti-submarine warfare, the MH-60R can carry up to three ATK mk50 or mk46 active / passive light-weight torpedoes. For self-defence, a pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun is fitted.
The MH-60R Seahawk is powered by two General electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines rated at 1,425kW. the internal self-sealing fuel tanks have a capability of 2,230l.
The helicopter is provided for a variety of missions including: anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), naval gunfire support (NGFS), surveillance, communications relay, logistics support, personnel transfer and vertical replenishment (VERTREP). For vertical replenishment missions the helicopter is fitted with a 2|two,721.55kg (6,000lb) cargo hook. Lockheed Martin, Owego, is the mission systems integrator.
For anti-surface warfare missions, the helicopter can be equipped with a variety of weapons on the four weapons stations, as well as Lockheed Martin AGM-114 Hellfire anti-surface missiles. For anti-submarine warfare, the MH-60R can carry up to three ATK mk50 or mk46 active / passive light-weight torpedoes. For self-defence, a pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun is fitted.
The MH-60R Seahawk is powered by two General electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines rated at 1,425kW. the internal self-sealing fuel tanks have a capability of 2,230l.
