Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk

The Sikorsky MH‑60S Seahawk, developed by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, is a multi‑mission naval helicopter that entered service in the early 2000s as the newest member of the U.S. Navy’s SH‑60 Seahawk family. Derived from the proven U.S. Army UH‑60 Black Hawk, the MH‑60S first flew in 2000 and was formally delivered to the Navy in 2005, replacing older SH‑60B airframes and consolidating search‑and‑rescue, vertical‑replenishment, and anti‑surface warfare capabilities into a single platform. Powered by two General Electric T700‑GE‑701D turboshaft engines, it produces 1,870 shaft horsepower each, delivering a maximum speed of 180 knots and a combat radius of over 300 nautical miles. The helicopter features a modern glass cockpit, digital flight‑control system, and a mission‑adaptable avionics suite that can integrate FLIR, radar, and advanced navigation aids. Its external hardpoints accommodate up to 2,600 pounds of weapons or cargo, including a 30‑mm gun, torpedoes, and Hellfire missiles. The MH‑60S has proved vital in humanitarian relief, ship‑board logistics, and combat operations, underscoring its versatility and reinforcing the Navy’s littoral dominance. Its reliability and adaptability have set a benchmark for future naval rotorcraft designs.

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Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk

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