Overview
The SH-60 Seahawk is the naval version of the Black Hawk, with a folding rotor and tail, a stronger undercarriage for landing on rolling ship decks and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare. First flown in 1979 as the SH-60B, it is now built as the MH-60R, which uses a dipping sonar, radar and torpedoes.
The Indian Navy began receiving 24 MH-60Rs in 2021. Figures shown are for the MH-60R.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 19.76 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.36 m |
| Height | 5.18 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 6,895 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 10,433 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 270 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 830 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,580 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3–4 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 4 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | General Electric T700-GE-401C |
| Power (each) | 1,410 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Mk 54 anti-submarine torpedoes
- AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
- Door-mounted machine guns
Photos
Photo 1: Derek Webster / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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