H-60 Seahawk (see Figure 3-21)
Table 3-23 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of an H-60 Seahawk.
Figure 3-21 -- H-60 Seahawk.
H-60 Seahawk
Width
10 ft 8 in
Length
40 ft 11 in
Height
12 ft 5 in
Max speed
146 kn
Climb rate
2,000 fpm
Descent rate
2,000 fpm
Category
I
Ceiling
12,000 ft
Remarks
Manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Primary mission is undersea
warfare and anti-ship surveillance and targeting. Also provides
search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC),
planeguard, and VOD. Landing gear is non-retractable. SH-60B
is embarked on cruisers, destroyers, and frigates in two-plane
detachments from HSL squadrons. SH-60F is combined with two
HH-60Hs in six-plane HS squadrons aboard aircraft carriers.
Range is 150 nm with 1-hour loiter.
Table 3-23 -- H-60 Seahawk characteristics/description
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