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.
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
| Engine | 2 x General Electric 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 |
Operators
| 1983- |  US Navy S-70 H-60 |
| 2013- |  Fleet Air Arm (RAN) |
| 2016- |  Flyvevåbnet |
| 2018- |  Royal Saudi Navy |
| 2021- |  Bharatiya Nau Sena |
| 2024- |  Elliniko Polemiko Nautiko |
| 2024- |  Daehanminguk Haegun |
| 2026- |  Luftforsvaret |
| 2026- |  Arma Aérea de la Armada Española |
| 2028- |  Royal New Zealand Navy |