Sikorsky MH-60J

Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk

Paese Usa
Ruolo Elicottero di recupero a medio raggio
Primo volo 8 agosto 1989
Costruito 40+
Le Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk è un elicottero multi-missione, bimotore, a medio raggio operato dalla Guardia Costiera degli Stati Uniti per missioni di ricerca e soccorso, forze dell'ordine, prontezza militare e protezione dell'ambiente marino. Originariamente era designato HH-60J prima di essere aggiornato e ridesignato a partire dal 2007
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General Characteristics (US Coast Guard)

The Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk (originally HH-60J) is the United States Coast Guard’s multi-mission, twin-engine, medium-range recovery (MRR) helicopter. It is based on the Navy’s SH-60 Seahawk and is primarily used for search and rescue (SAR), law enforcement, and military readiness missions.

Property Typical Value (MH-60T Variant)
Ruolo Medium Range Recovery (SAR, Law Enforcement)
Produttore Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
Entered Service (Initial J model) 1990
Equipaggio 4 (Pilot, Co-pilot, two Flight Crew)
Rotor Diameter 16.36 m (53 ft 8 in)
Length (Overall) 19.76 m (64 ft 10 in)
Max Takeoff Weight 9,926 kg (21,884 lb)

Design and Powerplant

  • Engines: Two General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines.
  • Power Output: Approximately 1,410 kW (1,890 shp) each.
  • Performance Metric: Designed to fly a crew of four up to 300 nautical miles offshore, hoist up to 6 people, remain on-scene for 45 minutes, and return to base with reserve fuel.
  • Rescue Equipment: Equipped with a 600-pound capacity rescue hoist mounted above the starboard door, typically with 61 meters (200 ft) of cable.
  • Sensors: Features a distinctive nose-mounted radar for search/weather and an integrated Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor turret for night/fog missions.

Performance and Armament

  • Maximum Speed: Up to 333 km/h (180 knots) for short durations.
  • Cruise Speed: 259 km/h (140 knots).
  • Maximum Range: Approximately 1,300 km (700 nautical miles).
  • Ceiling: Service Ceiling is typically stated at around 3,960 m (13,000 ft) but hovering performance is limited to around 1,520 m (5,000 ft) for recovery missions.
  • MH-60T Upgrade: The ‘T’ designation reflects an avionics and capability upgrade (2007–2014), including a Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) glass cockpit.
  • Airborne Use of Force (AUF): The MH-60T variant includes an AUF package for law enforcement, featuring a 7.62 mm M240H machine gun and a .50 caliber Barrett M82 semi-automatic rifle for warning/disabling shots.

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