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SH-60 Seahawk
Aircraft of the Day
05/25/2011
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk
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Claim to Fame
Helicopter duties on the carrier are handled by versions of the SH-60 Seahawk which was developed from the Army's UH-60 Blackhawk. Helicopters everywhere are expected to fill a variety of duties and the same is true of those on carriers. A most visible duty is search and rescue. Anytime a carrier is conducting flight ops a helicopter is stationed off to starboard to rescue any aviators who go in the drink or any crew who might fall overboard. Helicopters also perform anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface (ASUW) duties as well as supply operations.
Interesting SH-60 Seahawk Fact
The tail of the SH-60 is much stronger than that of a Blackhawk in order to endure the rigors of shipboard landings.
Quick SH-60 Seahawk Specs
| Year Introduced | 1984 |
| Number Built | |
| Cruise Speed | |
| Useful Load | 6,684 lb (3,031 kg) |
| Wing Span | 53 ft 8 in (16.35 m) |
| Seats | 5 passengers in cabin or slung load of 6000 lb or internal load of 4100 lb for B, F and H models and 11 passengers or slung load of 9000 lb for S |
| Range | 450 nmi (518 mi) -- at cruise speed |
| Rate of Climb | 1,650 ft/min (8.38 m/s) |