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Sikorsky S-70 H-60

MH-60R Seahawk







Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk

The MH-60R is the newest variant of the US Navy Seahawk replacing both the SH-60B and SH-60F as their primary ship-embarked helicopter. While initially conceived as a rebuilt aircraft, a cost/benefit analysis revealed that building new ones made more sense.

It shares a common cockpit with the MH-60S and its roles includes anti-surface warfare, surveillance, communications relay, combat search and rescue, naval gunfire support and logistics support.

They are operated by the newly established HSM squadrons, which were redesignated from the old HS, reflecting their multi-purpose mission.

The first production helicopter was delivered to the US Navy in August 2005.

As of 2012, the US Navy has seven operational carrier air wing squadrons, two expeditionary squadrons and two fleet replacement squadrons operating the MH-60R, with 85 flying operationally and 44 in training squadrons. 291 MH-60R aircraft are expected by 2017.

As of 2023, 330 MH-60R were delivered or ordered by seven countries.


Specifications MH-60R Seahawk


Engine 2 x GE T700-GE-401C 1890 shp
Capacity 3
Length (m) 19.76
Height (m) 5.1
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 16.35
Disc area (m2) 161
Weight (kgs)     Max: 10600
Speed (km/h)     Max: 267
Range (km) 800
Ceiling (m) 3500
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  List of Operators of MH-60R Seahawk


Years Model Org
1983-    S-70 H-60 usa US Navy
2013-    australia Fleet Air Arm (RAN)
2016-    denmark Flyvevåbnet
2018-    saudi arabia Royal Saudi Navy
2021-    india Bharatiya Nau Sena
2023-    south korea Daehanminguk Haegun
2024-    greece Elliniko Polemiko Nautiko
2025 norway Luftforsvaret
2025 spain Arma Aerea de la Armada Española



  Global Distribution of MH-60R Seahawk



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