Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk

Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk
Country	USA
Role	Medium-range recovery helicopter
First flight	8 August 1989
Built	40+

The Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk is a multi-mission, twin-engine, medium-range helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard for search and rescue, law enforcement, military readiness and marine environmental protection missions. It was originally designated HH-60J before being upgraded and redesignated beginning in 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)
Role	Medium Range Recovery (SAR, Law Enforcement)
Manufacturer	Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
Entered Service (Initial J model)	1990
Crew	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.