SEAHAWK® Helicopter Legacy Models

MH-60S Helicopter

The ultimate maritime work horse

The MH-60S Seahawk helicopter is designed to perform vertical replenishment (VERTREP), combat search and rescue (CSAR), special warfare support and airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) missions. Additionally, in its armed configuration, it can conduct anti-surface warfare (ASUW).

Powerplant and fuel system

Number of Engines	2
Engine Type	T700-GE401C
Take-off Shaft horsepower (5 min)	3,684 shp	2,747 kw
OEI Shaft horsepower (30 sec)	1,891 shp	1,410 kw

Performance

Maximum Gross Weight	23,500 lbs	10,659 kg
Maximum Cruise Speed	156 kts	289 km/h
*HIGE Ceiling	14,700 ft	4,480 m
*HOGE Ceiling	11,750 ft	3,581 m
*AEO Service Ceiling	17,560 ft	5,352 m

Accommodations

Cabin Length	12.6 ft	3.8 m
Cabin Width	7.0 ft	2.1 m
Cabin Height	4.5 ft	1.3 m
Cabin Area	88 ft2	8.1 m2
Cabin Volume	396 ft3	11.2 m3

* At nominal take-off gross weight

Survivability and crashworthiness are not just attributes of the MH-60S helicopter, they're inherent to the design. A strict military standard makes the MH-60S aircraft a rugged and extremely durable helicopter that delivers safety, safety that has been proven in real missions, around the world. Some of our aircraft have over thirty years of service and continue to support operations in the most rigorous of environments known to man.

Airframe

14 crashworthy troop seats (12 troops + 2 crew)
Multi-functional and durable cabin flooring
Two jettisonable cockpit doors
Dual sliding cabin doors and windows
Active vibration control
Automatic main rotor blade fold
Tail pylon fold
Foldable stabilator
Built-in work platforms, engine cowlings and hydraulic deck
External rescue hoist
Hover Infra-Red Suppressor System (HIRSS)
Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System
9,000 lb (4,082 kg) cargo hook with enlarged cargo door

Cockpit

Enhanced Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) with naval modules and coupled hover capability and tow couple
Four 8 X 10 inch (20.3 X 25.4 cm) full color, night vision device capable, sunlight readable, multi-function mission and flight displays
Fully integrated global position satellite unit
Inertial navigation system
Secure VHF/UHF communication
Satellite communication
Data link
FLIR/NVG capability

Powerplant and fuel system

Two Fully marinized T700GE-401C engines
One auxiliary power unit
Fuel dump
Internal fuel tanks, 360 gallons (1,363 liters)
Hover In-Flight Refueling (HIFR)

Rotor and drive system

Automatic main rotor blade fold
Dual redundant and isolated flight controls
Rotor brake
Transmission and drive system
Ballistically tolerant transmission and drive system

Electrical

Electronic support measures
Integrated avionics with 1553 data bus
Environmental control system

Press Releases

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	08.08.11 MH-60S Helicopters Headed to Thailand in First International Delivery Two MH-60S SEAHAWK^® helicopters flew into the Port of Baltimore headed to the Royal Thai Navy, marking the... more
	01.20.11 U.S. Navy Renews Successful Helicopter Logistics Program with $1.4B Follow-on Contract The Maritime Helicopter Support Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation,... more

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